Admissions · International Student Program
Find your place.
Find your purpose.
A premier K–12 independent, co-educational Catholic day school in the Jesuit tradition — welcoming ambitious students from across the globe since 1856. St. Bonaventure's College · St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada.
Jesuit Excellence DLI Accredited
1856
Founded in St. John's
K–12
Full school program
20
Advanced Placement courses
100%
Post-secondary acceptance
Academic Excellence & Jesuit Tradition
An education with depth, purpose and ambition.
St. Bon's combines a rigorous Newfoundland and Labrador curriculum with the distinctive formation of Jesuit education. Students are challenged to think critically, act with integrity and understand that their talents carry a responsibility to others.
Jesuit Education
Cura personalis — care for the whole person. Magis — striving for more. And the call to form "men and women for others." Academic achievement is part of a larger education in character, reflection, service and leadership.
Academic Confidence
Senior students can pursue Advanced Placement courses, while the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute connects St. Bon's students with courses offered through Jesuit schools across North America. Academic support is individualized when students need it.
Beyond the Timetable
Debate, Model UN, regional, national and international science fairs, student leadership councils, social justice initiatives, yoga, beekeeping and gardening — with new clubs emerging from student interests.
A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) · Students of all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Campus Life & Community
Bring your interests. Build your community.
International students do not simply attend classes at St. Bon's — they become part of a lively, supportive school community. Music, athletics, visual arts, outdoor learning and service all have a place in the rhythm of school life.
Music & Performing
Distinguished choir, four levels of concert band, jazz and chamber ensembles, theory and composition — with a tradition of national and international performance.
Competitive Athletics
Hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rowing, cross-country, track & field, tennis, badminton, golf and more. Hockey training is integrated with academics.
Arts & Drama
Fine arts, theatrical drama and music, with room to try something new.
Outdoor Learning
Field excursions where Newfoundland's rugged coastline is a living classroom.
Genuine Belonging
A tight-knit school where every student is known by name and mentored by caring faculty.
"Not all learning happens in the classroom."
Destination Newfoundland & Labrador
St. John's: a remarkable place to call home.
At St. Bon's, an international education is inseparable from a strong sense of place. The school sits in the heart of historic St. John's — a safe, character-filled city framed by the Atlantic Ocean, historic trails and coastal landscapes.
Day School + Local Support
St. Bon's does not operate a residence. Admissions connects international families with vetted local homestay partners, and some families arrange for a parent or guardian to relocate with their student.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English can demonstrate proficiency through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or a documented history of English-medium schooling. Every application is considered individually.
Next Steps
Your path to St. Bon's.
1
Start a conversation with our Admissions team.
2
Submit the application and certified academic transcripts.
3
Complete the virtual assessment and interview.
4
Finalize your Canadian study permit and homestay.
5
Arrive in St. John's ready to learn, participate and belong.
Begin 9–12 months ahead when a study permit is required.
Ready to explore St. Bon's?
Telephone
709-726-0024
Web
Address
2A Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
Ready to explore St. Bon's?
Start a conversation with our Admissions team — tell us about your family and we will reply with next steps for a student joining us from outside Canada.