Brookes Shawnigan Lake, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

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At Brookes Shawnigan Lake, imagine a place where a positive energy in the corridors develops a sense of wonder and discovery in the classrooms. Where internationally minded students prepare themselves to meet the needs of a rich curriculum, based on international standards with benchmarks tailored to meet the global needs of our diverse student population. We believe that all of our students will thrive in the challenging, productive, and positive learning environment we offer.

Brookes Shawnigan Lake is an authorized IB World School. Our mission is to prepare young men and women to become global citizens who have a passion for service and leadership.

We follow a holistic philosophy and believe in educating the entire person. The benefit of the Brookes Shawnigan Lake curriculum is the way that we actively combine challenging experiences with academic rigour and creative opportunity in the personal education of every student. Our educational philosophy is that an active, challenging curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop all their intelligences (Analytical, Practical, Creative and Emotional) and these then strengthen each other, leading to well-balanced, perceptive individuals who have the confidence to take action to improve the lives of others.

Within each Brookes school there is the unique opportunity for self expression. . The three pillars of our education are Character, Creativity and Connectivity. At Brookes Shawnigan Lake we value sustainable practices; each of our graduates leaves with an understanding of the theoretical framework and practical applications for social, environmental and economic sustainability.  Through project based learning and connections with the local community, Brookes Shawnigan Lake students are given the tools to be leaders in their own community.

Brookes Shawnigan Lake now occupies the beautiful campus in Shawnigan Lake and has an enrolment of 160 students. Offering unique and progressive educational opportunities to students both locally and from around the world, Brookes Shawnigan Lake strives to maintain its goal of enriching students’ lives and unlocking the hidden potential of every student. Only 20 minutes from the Westshore, our campus is situated in the perfect setting for local and international students alike. With bus services operating from Duncan, the Westshore, and everywhere in between, Brookes Shawnigan Lake invites students to experience the benefits of an international school in a small community setting.