Academics

Bodwell High School is a private co-educational day and boarding school offering grades 8 to 12, and university preparation. The school is inspected and certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Students who fulfill the graduation program will receive a Dogwood Diploma – a high school graduation diploma issued by the Ministry of Education.

For international students returning to their home countries, credits obtained at Bodwell are transferable for equivalence. However, an exceptionally high number of our graduating students go on to college or university in Canada or the United States.

We provide opportunities for students to excel within and outside of the school community. Students enter local and international math, business and poetry competitions with impressive results.

Academic Preparation

The Academic Preparation program is a specialized English as a Second Language program for students who are not proficient in English. High school subject content is interwoven into the Academic Preparation program to ensure a smooth transition into regular classes.

Trimester System

With our trimester system, students’ learning is accelerated. Students can finish one academic grade in two semesters (8 months), and advance to the next grade in the following semester. This means that a student can complete the equivalent of three grade levels in two years! For international students, this means that even if a semester or two are spent in Academic Preparation courses, they should catch up to their peers within a year.

For Canadian students, the summer semester can be used for overseas travel and language learning, while gaining invaluable cultural experiences. Otherwise, if students choose not to take a holiday, they can even complete high school much quicker and enter university studies sooner.