Brookes Westshore

What Brookes Westshore does

Brookes Westshore is a private, non-profit IB World School operating from a purpose-built 4-acre campus opened in September 2018 in the Westshore area of Victoria, British Columbia. It is the designated sole flagship Canadian campus of the Brookes Education Group, an international network with schools in Korea, Cambridge (UK), and California. The school serves day and boarding students across Grades 4 through 12, capped at 300 students and supported by a faculty of approximately 50 teachers. Its academic offering layers the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) atop a BC Ministry-aligned Primary Programme (Grades 4-5), allowing students to graduate with both the IB Diploma and the BC Dogwood Diploma. A 75-room boarding residence with ensuite bathrooms and live-in house parents anchors the residential program.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition, structured in tiered pricing from approximately $10,920 for day students in Grades 4-5 to $67,053 for international boarding students in Grades 11-12, with separate tiers for BC-resident, Canadian, and international boarders. Ancillary revenue streams include a non-refundable $250 application fee, merit-based scholarships and bursaries, and a seasonal Global Leadership Academy summer program delivered in partnership with Powerful Youth. The student body spans over 21 nationalities, and the alumni network reaches 44 countries, supporting the school's positioning as a globally-oriented institution.

Brookes Westshore distributes through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer digital admissions (OpenApply platform, multilingual website in 16+ languages, scheduled campus tours) with an international agent network overseen by an Executive Director of Recruitment for Global Markets. The school reports a 100% university acceptance rate for graduating IB Diploma applicants and has placed graduates at institutions including the University of Toronto, McGill, UBC, University of Waterloo, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, and University of Amsterdam. Operational technology is limited to vendor SaaS integrations (Flywire for international payments, OpenApply for admissions, MyBlueprint for career planning), with no proprietary AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

Brookes Westshore

Legal name

Brookes Westshore Society

Website

https://westshore.brookes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brookes Westshore is a private non-profit IB World School in Victoria, BC, offering Grades 4-12 day and boarding programs to a maximum of 300 students from over 21 nationalities, and serving as Brookes Education Group's flagship Canadian campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private international school
• IB World School
• Boarding school education
• K-12 international education
• University preparatory school

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Day Student Tuition: Annual tuition fees for local day students, differentiated by grade level. Grade 4-5: $10,920; Grade 6-10: $16,535; Grade 11-12: $18,835 for academic year 2026-2027.
2. Canadian Boarding Tuition: Annual tuition for Canadian boarding students (5-day and 7-day options). BC Resident 5-day: $43,955-$45,640; BC Resident 7-day: $50,830-$54,400; Canadian 7-day: $57,320-$60,890 for 2026-2027.
3. International Boarding Tuition: Annual tuition for international students: Grades 8-10: $63,808; Grades 11-12: $67,053 for academic year 2026-2027.
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable $250 application fee for day student applications.
5. Scholarships and Bursaries: Merit-based scholarships for service, leadership, and academic achievement offered to support families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Brookes Westshore delivers International Baccalaureate (IB) education from Grades 4 through 12, combining a BC Ministry-aligned Primary Programme (Grades 4-5) with the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), alongside the BC Dogwood Diploma pathway. The school operates a purpose-built boarding residence accommodating up to 150 boarding students and offers day student programming, university counselling, after-school activities, and summer leadership programs for an enrolled body of up to 300 students with 50 faculty.

Product overview

Brookes Westshore is an IB World School offering a unified educational program spanning Grades 4-12, combining the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-10) and IB Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11-12) with BC Ministry-aligned Primary Programme (Grades 4-5) leading to the BC Dogwood Diploma. The school operates as a single integrated institution serving 300 day and boarding students from over 21 nationalities, with approximately 50 faculty members providing personalized education. Beyond core academics, the institution offers supplementary programs including a 75-room boarding residence, over 30 after-school activities, university counselling services, student support services, and summer leadership programs through a partnership with Powerful Youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (Grades 4-5) BC Ministry curriculum integrated with an IB inquiry-based framework for elementary students in Grades 4-5, preparing them for the IB Middle Years Programme. Targeted at younger school-age children entering the Brookes Westshore pathway.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Fully authorized IB MYP curriculum for Grades 6-10, designed as a coherent framework for students ages 11-16, focusing on academic challenge and real-world application across subject areas. Targeted at middle-years students seeking an internationally recognized pre-university preparation.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year pre-university IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12 with six subject areas, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS components. Targeted at upper-secondary students pursuing a globally recognized pre-university credential with a 100% university acceptance claim.
• BC Dogwood Diploma British Columbia Certificate of Graduation pathway allowing students to complete high school requirements with personalized class sizes and a minimum of 80 credits, enabling university entrance in Canada and internationally. Targeted at students seeking a dual BC-IB credential package.
• Boarding Program Purpose-built boarding residence with 75 rooms accommodating two students per room with ensuite bathrooms, live-in house parents, and full dining access. Targeted at Canadian and international boarding students in Grades 8-12.
• Day Student Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university acceptance rate for graduating IB Diploma students who applied to university
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westshore Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing access to extensive sports facilities within 10-minute walk of campus including two ice rinks, three soccer and rugby fields, lacrosse box, three baseball diamonds, five basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, tennis courts, squash and racquetball courts, swimming pool, velodrome, BMX track, and WildPlay Elements Park.
• Olympic View Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for golf academy and access to golf facilities. Students can participate in golf activities as part of after-school programs.
• Royal Roads UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent partnership allowing students access to Charlie's Trail for outdoor education, Hatley Castle and Hatley Park Gardens for cultural learning experiences.
• Camp ThunderbirdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education partner for day trips offering paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, climbing wall, hiking, compass navigation, and team challenges.
• Camp PotlatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoastal camp partner for outdoor activities including rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, and beach volleyball.
• Pacific Surf CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurf instruction partner for Tofino school trips, providing professional surf lessons on Vancouver Island's west coast.
• Beacon Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Out of the Rain Youth Shelter program where students prepare and serve hot meals to homeless youth in the community.
• Mount Washington Alpine ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual ski trip destination for winter sports education and recreational activities.
• Juan de Fuca Recreation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbouring recreation facility partnership for athletics and sports programs within 10-minute walk of campus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mulgrave School: Private IB World School in West Vancouver, BC, offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to K-12 students. Comparable on full IB authorization, premium tuition pricing, and family demographic targeting in the Greater Vancouver area, though located in a different metro from Westshore.
• Crofton House School: Independent day school for girls in Vancouver, BC, offering IB at the senior level. Comparable on premium BC private school pricing, IB authorization, and university-prep outcomes, though single-sex and day-only versus Brookes Westshore's co-educational boarding model.
• Brentwood College School: Private boarding school on Vancouver Island (Mill Bay, BC) serving Grades 9-12 with a strong international student population and university-prep focus. Comparable to Brookes Westshore on boarding model, premium tuition tier, and international recruitment orientation, though it predates Brookes and is more established.
• Pearson College UWC: United World College located in Metchosin near Victoria, BC, serving Grades 11-12 with the IB Diploma and a globally diverse student body selected through national committees. Highly comparable to Brookes Westshore on IB-only curriculum, Victoria location, international boarding model, and university-prep outcomes.
• Dwight School Seoul: IB World School in Seoul, South Korea, affiliated with the Dwight Global network and connected to Brookes Education Group through co-founder Jerry Salvador. Directly comparable on IB curriculum, international student mix, and premium tuition tier, and serves as a likely feeder market for Brookes Westshore's international boarding pipeline.
• Glenlyon Norfolk School: Private K-12 day school in Victoria/Oak Bay, BC, offering IB programmes at the senior level. Directly comparable to Brookes Westshore for the local day-student segment, though Glenlyon Norfolk does not offer a boarding programme and is more established in the Victoria market.
• Shawnigan Lake School: Private boarding school on Vancouver Island serving Grades 8-12 with international student recruitment. It is the school's direct predecessor within Brookes Education Group (the Shawnigan campus was closed when Westshore opened in 2018), making it a natural benchmark for boarding economics and tuition pricing in the region.
• St. Michaels University School: Private K-12 day and boarding school in Victoria, BC, offering IB programmes alongside the BC curriculum. Directly comparable to Brookes Westshore on geography (same city), grade range, boarding model, and IB authorization, making it the closest head-to-head competitor for both local and international families.
• Collingwood School: Private K-12 school in West Vancouver offering IB programmes. Comparable on premium pricing, IB continuum offering, and a similar family demographic of academically oriented BC families, though Collingwood is non-boarding and located on the mainland.

Others

• Brookes Education Group: Parent organization operating IB schools across Canada, Korea, the UK (Cambridge), and the USA. Relevant as the overarching network governing Brookes Westshore's operations, governance, brand, and cross-campus student mobility, though it is the parent entity rather than a competing school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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