Queen Margaret's

About

Queen Margaret’s School is located in the City of Duncan on Vancouver Island, British Columbia (660 Brownsey Ave, Duncan, BC V9L 1C2). It is an independent Preschool to Grade 12 day and boarding school that has provided education since 1921. The school highlights an innovative curriculum and enhanced programs in academics, athletics, fine arts, equestrian training, and service, with a focus on ensuring every child feels safe, accepted, and respected.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Cowichan Valley)

Education language: The sources do not state the primary language(s) of classroom instruction. For international applicants whose first language is not English, the school requires an English assessment (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or iTEP) as part of the admissions process.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-12

Phone: 250 746-4185

Email: dbr@qms.bc.ca

Principal: Susan Cruikshank

Education Languages

The sources do not state the primary language(s) of classroom instruction. For international applicants whose first language is not English, the school requires an English assessment (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or iTEP) as part of the admissions process.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / wellness for student-athletes QMS describes “holistic care for our student athletes,” including an in-school nurse/health care, athletic therapy, school counselling, and university guidance related to post-secondary athletics. Equestrian training QMS identifies equestrian training as one of its enhanced programs, and the school offers equestrian-related fees information as well as equestrian scholarships (including entry-level and high-performance rider awards).

• Competitive sports options include: Aquatics, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Climbing, Ski & Snowboarding, Wrestling, Badminton, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rugby, Tennis, and Track & Field.
• Non-competitive club options include (by season): Basketball, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Strength & Conditioning, Rugby, and Running.

School Culture and Expectations

QMS describes itself as a place where every child should feel safe, accepted, and respected. Across school messaging, QMS emphasizes students being “brave, kind, curious,” and “being themselves.” In athletics, the school frames expectations through “Be Curious. Be Brave. Be Kind. Be You,” and highlights values such as teamwork, kindness, courage, and self-reflection, along with leadership and service opportunities (e.g., volunteering, mentoring younger students).

Enrollment

Families are directed to apply through the school’s Admissions Portal and pay an application fee, with required documents uploaded to an online checklist. The process may include assessments and/or shadow days and parent/family interviews (with online interviews for some boarding applicants). International applicants whose first language is not English must submit an English assessment (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or iTEP), and the admissions team can be contacted at admissions@qms.bc.ca.