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Balmoral Hall School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$75,200
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1901
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Balmoral Hall School is a non-denominational independent day and boarding school in Winnipeg, Canada, serving students from ages 2 to 18. The campus comprises five buildings, two gymnasiums, a boarding house, and Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design, opened in 2018–2019. The school emphasizes technology-enabled learning through its Apple Distinguished School designation for 2025–2028. The curriculum blends an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in Junior School with an inquiry-based Capstone program from Grade 6 that links cross-curricular learning with formative feedback. In Middle and Senior School, students may study College Board Advanced Placement courses across arts, English, languages, humanities, math, sciences, technology, and entrepreneurial exploration, with opportunities to sit AP exams for university credit. Balmoral Hall offers Career and Postsecondary Advisement, English Language Learning for international admissions, and connections with post-secondary institutions worldwide. The school supports boarding and athletics, including BH Blazers Hockey and access to the Winnipeg Winter Club.

630 Westminster Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3S1, Canada

The Essentials

Balmoral Hall School has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Balmoral Hall School is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The campus is located in a historic neighbourhood along the Assiniboine River. The address is 630 Westminster Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3S1. The campus comprises five main buildings, including two gymnasiums, an apartment-style boarding house, a three-storey atrium with a skylight ceiling, and the Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design.

Stages
The school serves Junior Nursery through Grade 12, with facilities and programs for early years through high school.

Type
The school is a non-denominational independent day and boarding school.

Country affiliation
Canada

Religious affiliation
non-denominational

Bus service
Alliance Bus Canada provides busing service on seven routes throughout Winnipeg for Kindergarten to Grade 12. Door-to-door service cannot be guaranteed, and routes are optimized for safety and efficiency. Real-time delays and updates are available via the EDULOG app; dispatch can be reached at (204) 489-3200.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day and boarding school. Boarding staff work with students to promote participation in school activities and organize special events. All boarding students are members of Winnipeg Winter Club with access to tennis, swimming, and fitness equipment. Weekends offer optional activities such as skating or rock climbing.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy and students wear the proper uniform during school hours. Top Marks is the official supplier and a Nearly New Uniform Store is available. Guidelines specify kilts and tunics lengths, neat shirts, ties worn with a white blouse, natural hair color, conservative makeup, and appropriate shoes; repeated uniform infractions may result in loss of free time.

Food Options
Aramark Canada provides Balmoral Hall's dining program. The program features elevated self‑service stations with rotating hot items and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options; menus emphasize local sourcing and nutrition through the Eat Well program.

House System
Pupils are grouped into houses: Braemar, Craig Gowan, and Glen Gairn. Hair accessories can match house colours: navy blue for Braemar, yellow for Craig Gowan, and red for Glen Gairn.

Governance and Ownership
Governance is provided by a Board of Governors. Balmoral Hall is a nondenominational independent day and boarding school and a registered charity; it holds accreditation from Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Fees

Annual tuition at Balmoral Hall School ranges from CAD 75,200 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of CAD 200 is payable at the time the application is submitted.

One-time new-student registration fee

- All new day students (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) pay a one-time, non‑refundable new student registration fee: CAD 3,000 for Manitoba (domestic) students and CAD 6,800 for international students.
- All new boarding students pay a one-time, non‑refundable new student registration fee: CAD 3,000 for Manitoba students and CAD 6,800 for North American & international students.

Tuition — overview by student type (2026/27 academic year)

- Day students (annual ranges):
- Manitoba domestic day tuition ranges from CAD 19,125 to CAD 23,925 per year.
- International day tuition ranges from CAD 21,994 to CAD 34,314 per year.

- Boarding students (annual ranges; includes tuition, room and board):
- Manitoba boarding: approximately CAD 44,375 per year.
- North America boarding: approximately CAD 58,275 per year.
- International boarding: CAD 75,200 per year (listed as the 2026–2027 international boarding fee).

Fee detail per term / per grade groups

- The published information provides annual tuition ranges by student type (day vs boarding) and by residency category (Manitoba / North America / International) rather than a published per-grade, per-term fee table. The annual ranges above reflect the school's published 2026/27 fee bands for day and boarding students.

What the annual fees include

- Included with tuition (items covered within the quoted tuition/boarding figures):
- Yearbook and required textbooks.
- Junior Nursery to Grade 5: school and art supplies; Junior Nursery–Kindergarten: lunch and snacks. Grade 1–12: lunch included. Grade 6–12: required novels included. Grade 12: graduation fees (excluding grad dinner) are included.
- For boarding/international packages: accommodation, all meals and snacks, basic school uniform up to CAD 1,000, international health insurance, membership to the Winnipeg Winter Club, school-organized athletic and arts programs, transportation for school-arranged activities and airport transfers (as described for international packages).

Additional and optional costs (examples)

- Optional or additional expenses that may be billed separately or paid by families include:
- Optional uniform items and accessories (e.g., jackets, rings), school supplies beyond included items, athletic or sports fees and equipment, special school or athletic trips, private music lessons, Duolingo/other external language test fees, and external examination fees.

Boarding-specific items

- Boarding tuition figures quoted for boarding students include room and board; international boarding packages also include services such as international student health insurance and some transportation related to school-arranged activities. A basic uniform allowance (up to CAD 1,000) is included for international boarding as noted.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A place is secured upon signing the enrolment contract and payment of fees as specified in the school's admissions steps; payment of the required fee(s) is required to confirm acceptance. An administration fee may apply for payment plans. Specific instalment dates and formal billing schedules are managed through the school's enrolment/tuition processes and the enrolment contract.

Payment methods and platforms

- International payments may be processed through PayMyTuition, which supports bank transfers, debit/credit card payments in the payer's home currency, electronic payments and some local eWallet/local options. PayMyTuition is used for international remittance and offers currency exchange benefits. Domestic payment methods and any additional school-accepted payment channels (e.g., local bank transfer, cheque, credit card processed by the school, or school payment portal) are handled through the school's payment procedures and enrolment office; an administration fee may apply for certain payment plans.

Refunds and visa-refusal policy

- Withdrawal refund: upon signing the enrolment contract and payment of fees, if a student is withdrawn, the school will refund 20% of tuition (the new student registration fee is non-refundable). Specific refund details are set out in the enrolment contract.
- Visa refusal (international students): if a student is refused a Canadian study permit, all fees will be refunded except for an administration fee of CAD 2,000; the school retains a CAD 1,100 fee for study-permit application services. A letter from the Canadian embassy confirming refusal is required. Refunds will not be given to families who fail to comply with embassy instructions.

Other payment notes

- The CAD 6,800 new-student registration fee for international and North American new boarding students is explicitly non‑refundable. An administration fee may be charged for payment-plan arrangements. Final, binding payment terms, instalment dates, penalties and refund schedules are described in the enrolment contract.

Concise summary of my findings and remaining detail gaps

- Published 2026/27 figures available from the school provide: the CAD 200 application fee; annual tuition ranges for day students (CAD 19,125–23,925 domestic; CAD 21,994–34,314 international); boarding annual figures (CAD 44,375 domestic; CAD 58,275 North America; CAD 75,200 international); and one-time new-student registration fees (CAD 3,000 domestic; CAD 6,800 North America/international). Payment processing via PayMyTuition for international payments, inclusions, additional expenses and refund/visa-refusal terms are also published.

- Not all requested line-by-line items were published in a per-grade, per-term fee table. The school's public materials provide annual fee bands by residency category and student type rather than a detailed per‑grade, per‑term schedule and do not publish a full term-by-term instalment schedule in the materials located. The enrolment contract and the school's admissions/tuition office contain the definitive billing schedule, instalment dates, administration fees for specific payment plans and any grade-specific tuition amounts within the published ranges.
Academics

Balmoral Hall School teaches IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
IB Primary Years Programme is offered in Junior School, guided by the IB learner profile to foster international-mindedness. Beginning in Grade 6, Balmoral Hall's Capstone program provides an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum with cross-curricular learning and formative assessment. In Middle and Senior School, students may take College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses across arts, English, languages, humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and entrepreneurial exploration, with opportunities to sit AP exams for university credit. All Senior School students take required courses from Grades 9–12 and may select electives to personalize their course load. The school also offers Career and Postsecondary Advisement to support post-secondary planning, including standardized tests and experiential learning; connections with post-secondary institutions help students access top programs worldwide. English Language Learning supports international admissions, and the school has been designated an Apple Distinguished School.

Higher Education Progression
Throughout Middle and Senior School, Balmoral Hall provides career awareness, experiential learning, and post-secondary guidance. Students gain knowledge and tools to make informed curricular and extracurricular choices to enhance post-secondary experiences. They are encouraged to prepare for post-secondary learning by taking rigorous courses, preparing for standardized tests (e.g., ACT, SAT, IELTS), and developing leadership and citizenship through community involvement. The school's strong connections with post-secondary institutions and community organizations enable access to top programs worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a supportive environment with a strong sense of community. Boarding Life fosters social engagement through after‑school activities and weekend outings, with boarding staff encouraging participation in activities, and all boarding students are members of Winnipeg Winter Club with access to tennis, swimming, private music instruction, and performing arts opportunities. The Remote Learning Hub includes an Emotional Well‑Being section with resources for mental health, coping strategies, and guidance for conversations about difficult topics. BH Beginnings emphasizes development across social, academic, emotional, physical, and cultural needs, supporting the whole child. The school's mission to inspire resilience, creativity, and care underpins social‑emotional growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All teachers are language teachers and all students are immersed in language learning from day one. The academic language support program ensures English language learners succeed in academic classes through one‑on‑one, small‑group, and full‑class instruction with experienced academic language teachers; weekend academic language classes for boarders include IELTS test preparation. Balmoral Hall does not require any test scores for English language proficiency, and a multi‑step process determines language supports: an interview with the Executive Director and/or Principal, a Duolingo online assessment, a face‑to‑face assessment with the Academic Language Support team, and a follow‑up placement meeting.

Mental Wellbeing
The Remote Learning Hub includes an Emotional Well‑Being section with mental health resources and coping strategies for families and students, and provides guidance for discussing difficult topics. The hub links to additional wellbeing resources and supports to help navigate challenging times.

Safeguarding
Visitor Services staff are on‑campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On‑campus volunteers must attend a volunteer workshop and complete a child abuse registry check.
Parent Experience

History
Balmoral Hall School was established in 1901 as Havergal College, with doors opening at 122 Carlton Street under Miss Mary Jane Dalton. Havergal's name was changed in 1917 to Rupert's Land College to avoid confusion with the Toronto Havergal College and to align with the West. Aikins House was a gift to the United Church of Canada from Sir James Aikins on his death in 1929, and his son, Col. G.H. Aikins, later provided the Red House; Riverbend School for Girls opened in September 1929 at the present Balmoral Hall site. By 1950, deficits led to the amalgamation of Rupert's Land Carlton Street and Riverbend; the new Balmoral Hall was formed on the Riverbend campus and named after Balmoral Castle. School began in September 1950 under Miss Gwendolyn Murrell-Wright; Balmoral Hall is a non-denominational independent day and boarding school educating students from Junior Nursery to Grade 12, located at 630 Westminster Ave, Winnipeg.

Community
The school provides a supportive learning environment with a strong sense of community, belonging, and celebration of diversity, and it aims to prepare every BH girl with purpose for the future. The mission emphasizes resilience and creativity within a caring community. Balmoral Hall's broader community is reinforced through alumnae and parent engagement as part of its culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Vision: To create a lifelong, engaged community. The Balmoral Hall Parent Association works as a partner with Balmoral Hall School to promote and enrich students' educational experiences by fostering a strong sense of community through parental involvement. Values describe the BH family as compassionate, principled, inclusive, and engaged in creating belonging, enhancing school life for girls and families, and having fun together. The BHPA is run by and for parents and caregivers, with volunteers hosting events that connect families, show appreciation for staff, and celebrate students; news and event details are shared via the weekly It's Thursday newsletter, and the BHPA Store handles tickets and preloved uniform sales. The Grade Ambassador program and a BHPA Council coordinate activities, including roles such as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Events, and Grade Ambassadors, with events like the Fall Festival.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus includes five main buildings, including two gymnasiums, an apartment-style boarding house, a three-storey atrium with a skylight ceiling, and the Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design (constructed in 2018–2019).

Sports Facilities
The school has two on-campus gymnasiums for physical education and sports.

Academic Facilities
Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design provides on-campus facilities for arts and design education; the campus also features a three-storey atrium with a skylight ceiling as part of its learning spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities
BH Blazers Hockey is offered as an extracurricular program on Balmoral Hall's campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Beginning in Grade 6, Capstone is Balmoral Hall's signature learning model, linking inquiry to real-world issues through cross-curricular learning and formative feedback. Teaching for understanding guides students to apply knowledge in authentic contexts, with subjects aligned to support continuity across disciplines. The Balmoral Hall School Capstone provides an integrated framework that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and problem‑solving. The College Board AP Program offers AP courses across the arts, English, languages, humanities, mathematics, the sciences, technology, and entrepreneurial exploration, with opportunities to challenge AP exams in arts and languages. Balmoral Hall is a SAT test centre and provides college-admissions test support for post‑secondary plans.

Arts & Creative
Benidickson Centre for Arts & Design is Balmoral Hall's dedicated arts and design facility. Arts and design are embedded in Balmoral Hall's Capstone and broader curriculum, linking creative work with other disciplines. Balmoral Hall is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2025–2028, reflecting technology-enabled learning that supports the arts.

Cultural & Language
Junior School follows the IB Primary Years Programme. With the IB learner profile as a guide, students learn the importance of international-mindedness and recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet. The programme fosters a global perspective within Balmoral Hall's learning environment.

Social & Hobbies
Boarding Life includes after-school activities and weekend programs, with optional activities such as skating or rock climbing. Boarding students are members of Winnipeg Winter Club, gaining access to tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Private music instruction and dance lessons, including opportunities with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, are available.

Community & Service
Throughout Middle and Senior School, Career and Postsecondary Advisement provides career awareness, experiential learning, and post-secondary guidance. Students develop leadership and citizenship through classroom activities, discussions, and community involvement. The school maintains strong connections with post-secondary institutions and community organizations to access the best programs worldwide.

Leadership & Professional
The student-centred approach includes experiential learning, internships, alumnae mentorship, mock interviews, and resume writing. Students participate in ACT/SAT & IELTS preparation and attend in-school seminars with university representatives. The program also offers scholarship and admissions application assistance and NCAA & U SPORTS eligibility support.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Boarding Life offers weekend activities and after-school programs, with weekends that can be cultural or educational. All boarding students are members of Winnipeg Winter Club, with access to tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Private music instruction and dance lessons, including pathways with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, are available.
Languages

Language Provision
All teachers are language teachers and all students are immersed in language learning from day one. The academic language support program provides one-on-one, small-group, and full-class instruction to help English language learners succeed in academic classes. Boarders have weekend academic language classes tailored to their language learning needs, including IELTS test preparation. Balmoral Hall does not require any test scores for English language proficiency; admission follows a multi-step process: an interview with the Executive Director and/or Principal of Middle & Senior School, an online Duolingo assessment, a face-to-face assessment at the start of the school year, and a follow-up placement meeting.
Reputation

Accreditations
Apple Distinguished School (2025–2028): Recognized for schoolwide innovation in teaching and learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin the online application using Apply Now. Create a username and password to apply online and stay connected with Admissions throughout the process. Prepare to complete the applicant and family information sections and to answer applicant and parent questions. 2. Upload the required documents: the applicant's report cards for the past two years; the applicant's birth certificate; the applicant's teacher recommendations; and proof of parents' immigration status. Sign and date the application and pay the non-refundable application fee of 200 CAD. 3. After the application is complete, Admissions will contact you to arrange an interview and/or assessment. The interview and/or assessment will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. You will be notified of the outcome as part of the admissions timeline.

Scholarships
Tuition support up to a maximum of 50% is available to any student from Kindergarten to Grade 12 who attends Balmoral Hall School. Balmoral Hall works with Apple Financial Services to evaluate family needs, and Apple provides a recommendation to Balmoral Hall for the level of tuition support offered. Families must reapply every year to ensure the evaluation remains current. Bursaries and scholarships are awarded each year to reduce costs, and automatic consideration occurs when qualification for tuition support through Apple Financial Services; bursaries and scholarships are based on factors such as interests and academic achievement and are funded by donors to Balmoral Hall's endowment.
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