Stanstead College

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CA$29,500 - 90,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 290

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1872

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages English, French

Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Stanstead College is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in Stanstead, Quebec, near the U.S. border. Founded in 1872 and independently governed since 1977, the college enrolls students from around the world. The curriculum follows Quebec guidelines with a Canadian program and Advanced Placement offerings, organized into junior (Grades 7–8) and senior (Grades 9–11). Graduation occurs after Grade 11, with options to pursue CEGEP or a Grade 12 intensive university-preparatory program. Instruction is bilingual—English and French—with language choices including Français langue maternelle or French as a Second Language, and an English as a Second Language program. The school supports students with a mandatory evening study period and a Learning Resource Centre, plus a Junior Study Skills Program. Facilities include Colby Hall, the library and Reading Room, the Amaron and Mackay Gyms, Pat Burns Arena, and multiple residential houses. Distinctive programs include Multicultural Week and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

www.stansteadcollege.com

450 Dufferin Street, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, J0B 3E0

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The Essentials

Location

Stanstead College sits in Stanstead, Quebec, on the Canada–United States border. It is set on a rural campus surrounded by the hills of Quebec's Eastern Townships and Northern Vermont. The school has approximately 300 students from around the world.

Stages

The school serves students in Grades 7 through 12. It is a co-educational, boarding and day school.

Type

The school is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school includes students from over 20 countries. The student population is approximately 300, providing a global experience.

Additional learning support

A Learning Resource Centre supports learning. A University Guidance team helps senior students with post-secondary planning.

Country affiliation

Canada. The school is located in Quebec, Canada.

School day structure

A mandatory evening study period is in place. From the start of the school year until the October break, all junior boarding students attend supervised study in Pierce Hall. The University Guidance team helps senior students with post-secondary planning.

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Fees

Annual tuition (by student type)

- CAD 72,000 — Canadian/USA boarding (tuition & residence).
- CAD 90,000 — International boarding (tuition & residence).
- CAD 29,500 — Day student (tuition).

Application / acceptance fees and initial charges

- Acceptance fee for all new students: CAD 200 (payable on acceptance; non‑refundable).
- Residence security deposit (boarding students): CAD 1,500 for Canadian/USA boarding; CAD 2,500 for international boarding. This security deposit will be refunded or credited on the final statement when the student graduates or completes their final school year; otherwise it is non‑refundable.
- Down payment on registration for boarding students: 10% of the annual tuition & residence fees, to be applied to first‑term residence fees; this down payment is non‑refundable.
- Capital investment fee for each new student (invoiced on first statement): CAD 750 (day students); CAD 2,500 (Canadian/USA boarding); CAD 4,000 (international boarding).

Tuition billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard due dates used for instalment options: payment on acceptance/registration, plus payments due around mid‑August, 1 December and 1 March. Families may choose a two‑installment or three‑installment plan and must make instalment arrangements with the Business Office prior to the first instalment date. (Instalment timing and structure follow the school's billing schedule.)

- Typical instalment structures and example per‑term amounts (calculated using the school's usual instalment pattern applied to the annual tuition figures above):
- Day student (CAD 29,500 annual):
- Two instalments (50% / 50%): CAD 14,750 + CAD 14,750.
- Three instalments (approx. 40% / 30% / 30%): CAD 11,800 + CAD 8,850 + CAD 8,850.
- Canadian/USA boarding (CAD 72,000 annual):
- Registration down payment (10%): CAD 7,200 (non‑refundable) plus residence security deposit CAD 1,500. Remaining balance may be split per the instalment options agreed with the Business Office; for example, after the down payment the remainder (CAD 64,800) would be approximately CAD 32,400 + CAD 32,400 under a two‑installment plan, or CAD 25,920 + CAD 19,440 + CAD 19,440 under a three‑installment plan.
- International boarding (CAD 90,000 annual):
- Registration down payment (10%): CAD 9,000 (non‑refundable) plus residence security deposit CAD 2,500. Remaining balance may be split per instalment choices; for example, after the down payment the remainder (CAD 81,000) would be approximately CAD 40,500 + CAD 40,500 under a two‑installment plan, or CAD 32,400 + CAD 24,300 + CAD 24,300 under a three‑installment plan.

(Note: the instalment examples above apply the school's documented instalment proportions and the published annual tuition figures; families must make formal payment arrangements with the Business Office and the school issues the final invoice amounts and due dates.)

Boarding‑specific fees and charges

- Annual boarding charges are included in the boarding tuition figure noted above; additional boarding‑related initial charges include the residence security deposit and the registration down payment equal to 10% of tuition & residence. The capital investment fee for new boarding students also applies. Weekend or optional overnight accommodations not required by the school are charged separately per night.

Other mandatory or common supplementary costs

- English Second Language (ESL) support: CAD 2,000 per term (three terms per year) for students enrolled in the English support program.
- Instrumental music fee: CAD 175 for students in Grades 7–9 and for Grades 10–11 students who opt for the music elective.
- Art supplies fee: CAD 175 for the specified grades and electives.
- Mandatory third‑party student travel insurance for international and non‑resident Canadian students: CAD 800 annual premium (subject to change); charged to the parent account in the first month of school.
- Personal items and incidental costs not included in tuition: uniform, pocket money, dry cleaning, private lessons or tutoring, sports equipment, school‑store purchases, medical prescriptions, optional weekend activities/hotels/trips and certain transportation costs. Incidental spending is managed via the school's online Spartan Cash account.
- Transportation (examples with per‑person, one‑way rates): Montreal downtown/airport CAD 190; Burlington airport CAD 190; Sherbrooke CAD 105; Magog/Coaticook CAD 75; Stanstead College Limocar to/from Montreal (scheduled breaks) CAD 75 each way (plus supervision fee). Wait time CAD 23/hour; other destinations CAD 1.60/km.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- Acceptance fee: non‑refundable. Residence down payment: non‑refundable. Residence security deposit: refundable or credited on final statement when the student completes their enrolment; otherwise it is non‑refundable. These specific refund/non‑refund provisions are stated in the school's fee schedule and related contracts.

Billing notes and payment handling

- Families must complete the Educational Services Contract and, for boarding students, the Residence Contract; registration is not complete until required contracts and the acceptance fee, residence down payment and security deposit (as applicable) have been paid. Payments received in non‑Canadian dollars are converted at the exchange rate in effect on the date the payment is processed. Instalment arrangements must be made with the Business Office prior to the first instalment due date. Incidental spending uses the Spartan Cash online account.

Summary reminders for parents

- Annual tuition totals are CAD 72,000 (Canadian/USA boarding), CAD 90,000 (international boarding) and CAD 29,500 (day student). Instalment plans are offered with standard due dates through the year; boarding students must pay a non‑refundable registration down payment equal to 10% of tuition & residence plus a refundable security deposit. Additional mandatory small fees (capital investment for new students, ESL, travel insurance) and variable supplementary charges (transportation, optional trips, personal expenses) apply and are invoiced or charged during the year.

Academics

Curriculum

Based on Quebec Ministry of Education guidelines, Stanstead College divides the curriculum into junior (Grades 7–8) and senior (Grades 9–11), with Mathematics, English and French emphasized at each level. Grade 11 features advanced level courses in Mathematics, French, Chemistry and Physics. Students may choose Français langue maternelle or French as a Second Language, and an English Second Language program is offered. Graduation occurs after Grade 11 (Secondary V), after which students may attend CEGEP or enroll in Grade 12 for an intensive university‑preparatory program. The Junior Study Skills Program supports Grades 7–9 with routines such as using an agenda, binder organization, supervised study, and periodic study-skills instruction; University Guidance and Learning Resources are available to help post‑secondary planning.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 280 students. Small class sizes are a feature of Stanstead College.

Higher Education Progression

The University Guidance team helps students discover post-secondary options, narrows goals and guides the applications process, including ACT/SAT preparation and university fairs. For the Class of 2026, there were 64 Grade 12 graduates with offers from 36 Canadian, 46 American and 3 international institutions. Popular majors included science/engineering (33%), business/finance (18%), and social sciences/humanities (30%), with scholarship dollars for the class totaling about $6 million. A list of where 2026 graduates are studying includes McGill, University of Toronto, Concordia, Clemson, Boston College, University of Ottawa, University of Vermont and other institutions.

Gifted and Talented

Advanced coursework includes Advanced Science & Technology 10 (Chemistry 10 and Physics 10) and Science & Technology 10, plus Grade 11 offerings such as Advanced Chemistry 11 and Advanced Physics 11. The program also includes AP courses across English, French, Economics, Geography, Studio Art, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, with AP English Language and Composition, AP French, AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Physics described; AP exam references indicate exams are part of these courses.

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Admissions

1. Contact Us. Contact a member of the Admissions team. If possible, visit the school during a Campus Visit Day or by appointment. The Admissions team will guide applicants through the process and help make the transition to Stanstead College smooth.

2. Complete an application. The online application is available on the site and should include a $100 CAD application fee, a recent photo, a birth certificate or equivalent, references from the applicant's principal, a teacher and a personal reference, and a statement of interest written in English describing current interests and what the applicant would like to get out of Stanstead College. It also requires copies of the applicant's most recent school report and the preceding year's final report, plus an English proficiency score (TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, IELTS or Duolingo) for applicants whose first language is not English.

3. Write the admissions test. The admissions test is administered online by the Admissions team. SSAT results written recently may be submitted in lieu of the admissions test.

4. Have an interview. The interview can be in person or online with a member of the Admissions team. Explain why Stanstead College would be a good fit.

5. Acceptance. Applications are received and accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. However, places are limited. Priority will be given to applications submitted before the end of March. All non-Canadian students must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance from Quebec (CAQ) and a Canadian Study Permit to study in Canada. Stanstead College accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO).

Scholarships

Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available to students in Grades 7 through 12 based on academic merit and financial need. To be eligible for financial aid, students must first submit a completed application to the College as well as a completed financial aid application to Apple Financial Services (FACS) or Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early, ideally by February 1 to receive full consideration. FAST will be discontinued as of August 31, 2026. The College makes every effort to meet the needs of families applying to the school; however, awards normally do not exceed 50% of tuition fees. The average financial aid award is 25% of tuition fees. Financial aid awards are normally offered for one academic year and are renewable annually provided the student has maintained a strong academic average, with no major disciplinary issues, and has remained active within the College community.

Scholarships: Students entering Grades 7 through 12 may be eligible to compete for scholarships, renewable annually based on the same criteria as financial aid awards. Scholarships are based on both merit and financial need. To qualify, applicants must be Canadian or American citizens, have fully completed an application by January 31, have submitted financial paperwork via FACS or FAST by January 31 (FAST will be discontinued as of August 31, 2026), and have a core-subject average of at least 85% on their most recent report card. Athletic scholarships are not available. Note that the amount allocated for scholarships varies year to year.

Entrance Scholarship Exam: The annual entrance scholarship examination is by invitation only. It includes testing in core subject areas including English, French and Mathematics. The next Entrance Scholarship Exam takes place February 13, 2026.

Partial Scholarships: A number of partial scholarships are available each year to new students, awarded on the basis of the scholarship examination, averaging 25% of tuition fees, up to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees. These are renewable according to the same criteria as the full scholarship.

Alumni Legacy Scholarships: Spartan pride is something you carry with you all your life, and alumni often pass that pride onto their children and grandchildren. Financial assistance may be available to the children and grandchildren of alumni.

Scholars Include...: Andrew Martin Scholarship; Eric T. Webster Scholarship; Nick & Enid Carter Scholarship; Northeast Kingdom Day Student Awards; Ontario and Maritime Scholarships.

Special Prizes and End-of-Year Awards: These awards are available to returning students and range from $100 to $3,000.

Sibling Discount: For families with more than one child attending the school, assistance may be available.

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FAQs

Where is Stanstead College located and what is the setting like?

Stanstead College is in Stanstead, Quebec, on the Canada–United States border. It sits on a rural campus in the hills of Quebec's Eastern Townships near Northern Vermont, offering a peaceful, scenic environment.

What grades does Stanstead College serve and is it co-educational?

The school serves Grades 7–12, divided into junior (7–8) and senior (9–11) levels. It is co-educational and offers both boarding and day options.

How many students attend Stanstead College and who leads the school?

Stanstead College has about 290–300 students from around the world. The head of school is Suzy McDonald.

What are the tuition costs for different student types?

Annual tuition is CAD 72,000 for Canadian or USA boarding, CAD 90,000 for international boarding, and CAD 29,500 for day students.

What additional charges should families expect and when are payments due?

There are several extras, including an acceptance fee, a 10% down payment for boarding, a residence security deposit, and a capital investment fee. Tuition instalments are typically due on acceptance, mid-August, December 1, and March 1, with two- or three-installment options available.

Is financial aid or scholarships available, and who qualifies?

Yes. Financial assistance is available based on merit and financial need, with an average award around 25% of tuition and up to 50% in some cases. Scholarships are merit-and-need-based and there are several named scholarships; eligibility includes citizenship and academic criteria, with deadlines often in January.

What is the admissions process like for international families?

The process includes an online application with an acceptance fee, references, a statement of interest, transcripts, and an English proficiency score if English is not the first language. Applicants may complete an online admissions test or submit recent SSAT results in lieu of the test, followed by an interview.

What does the curriculum look like at Stanstead College?

The curriculum follows Quebec Ministry of Education guidelines, with junior (7–8) and senior (9–11) divisions and emphasis on Mathematics, English, and French. Grade 11 offers advanced courses in Mathematics, French, Chemistry, and Physics, and students can choose between Français langue maternelle or French as a Second Language, plus an English Second Language program.

What post-secondary planning support is available?

A University Guidance team helps senior students with post-secondary planning, including ACT/SAT preparation and university fairs, to support applications to Canadian, American, and international institutions.

Are there AP courses or other advanced options, and what about class sizes?

AP courses are offered across English, French, Economics, Geography, Studio Art, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The school also emphasizes small class sizes to provide individualized attention.

What facilities does Stanstead College have for academics and study?

Colby Hall houses the main academic facilities, including the library and Reading Room. Holmes Model School hosts Art and Humanities spaces, and the Eric T. Webster Student Centre supports student life; there's also a Learning Resource Centre for targeted academic support.

What sports and athletic facilities are available on campus and nearby?

Athletic facilities include the Amaron and Mackay Gyms, a weight room, and the Pat Burns Arena hockey facility. Outdoor fields include Philip Field for soccer and rugby, plus five additional fields; tennis courts were resurfaced in 2016, and the La Ruche pool is used for winter swimming in Magog.

What housing options exist and how is student life organized on campus?

Boarding is on campus in five residences: Bugbee House (junior boys), Wolfe House (junior girls), Davis House (grades 10–11 boys), Webster House (grades 10–11 girls), and Cowen House (grade 12). Each house has a director, teachers on duty, and student prefects to help run a safe, supportive living environment.

What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?

Students can join a wide range of clubs, including Animation, Art, Baking, Board Games, Chess, Debating, DIY, Fishing, Knitting, Reading, and Yoga. The school also offers theatre, music-related activities like Soundtrax, and a Literary Anthology for writing and reading enrichment.

Are there leadership or service opportunities for students?

Yes. Prefects serve as student leaders, and Grade 9 students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Leadership opportunities span formal roles, community service, travel experiences, and school-wide initiatives.

What kind of community service and trips are included?

There is a weekly Community Service program with visits to seniors' homes and involvement with local after-school programs. Service trips partner with Habitat for Humanity in Central America and Africa, and a Community Service Day is held each year.

What wellbeing and health support is available on campus?

The Wellness Centre provides 24-hour nursing coverage, on-site clinics, a full-time student counsellor, and regular doctor visits. This integrates health and emotional support into daily student life.

How are learning needs and English language needs supported?

The Learning Resource Centre offers accommodations for diagnosed needs and psycho-educational testing for unidentified needs. ESL is a one-year intensive program, with continued language support after transitioning to regular courses.

How is safeguarding and mental wellbeing addressed at Stanstead College?

The school provides safeguarding processes and a published Privacy Policy. Mental wellbeing is supported by the Wellness Centre, on-site nurses, a counsellor, and regular medical staff involvement.

What is the school's boarding culture and what is the uniform like?

A uniform is worn at school and on trips, including a crest blazer, white shirt, red tie, grey pants or a grey kilt, belt, socks, and black dress shoes. A black embroidered winter coat is provided, gym uniforms are mandatory, and Spring Dress is optional after May 1.

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