Victoria, BC
Mostly Cloudy
Humidity: 86%
-
Outdoor Education Courses Instruction in canoeing, backpacking and climbing with expeditions to various destinations on Vancouver Island. -
Friendship for life "I made a lot of new friends, friendships that will last a lifetime." - former international student -
West Coast of Canada Located in beautiful British Columbia near the capital city of Victoria and Sidney by the Sea. -
Healthy Lifestyle Outstanding educational programs and personalized support for students -
Elementary, Middle and High Schools Outstanding educational programs and personalized support for students -
Sail and Explore Focus programs are available in all of our secondary schools: Parkland, Stelly's and Claremont.
There are three secondary schools and three middle schools in the Saanich School District that support the International Student Program. The three secondary schools are Parkland, Stelly’s, and Claremont, and the three middle schools are Bayside, Royal Oak, and North Saanich. They are located in beautiful British Columbia near the capital city of Victoria and Sidney by the Sea.
Saanich schools offer a variety of challenging courses. Students have access to exciting academic and elective courses. They can choose classes in languages, music, art, woodworking, computer science, calculus, physics, chemistry, dance, physical education, and drama. Please see focus programs for more details.
Location & Climate
Saanich is a municipality on southern Vancouver Island with a population of 110,000. It is the largest municipality in Greater Victoria, home to 350,000 people. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province that has a population of about 4.5 million. Saanich is about 15 minutes from Vancouver (2.4 million) by air, and about three hours by car/bus and ferry.
Secondary Schools
- Secondary School Overview
- Parkland
- Stelly’s
- Claremont
Our three secondary schools are known for hosting a number of successful extracurricular activities. The school grounds and gymnasiums enable a full range of sports activities for our boys and girls inter-school teams. Students have access to first class dramatic art facilities and state of the art audio-visual equipment, allowing them to create mini-films and animations.
Click here for a virtual tour of Parkland Secondary
Click here to see what a day at Parkland is like!
Click here to view the Parkland website
Parkland Secondary School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Parkland Secondary School believes is important for our students. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org
*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
Parkland International Students love the “ Family Atmosphere ” and “ School Spirit ” their school is famous for.
… Read More
Click here for a virtual tour of Stelly's Secondary
Click here to see what a day at Stelly's is like!
Click here to view the Stelly's website
International Students at Stelly’s feel that their school is “The People Place”. They appreciate the “Diversity” that is the key element in the Stelly’s culture.
Read More
Click here for a virtual tour of Claremont Secondary
Click here to view the Claremont website
Claremont International Students talk about the culture of support and the variety of extracurricular opportunities available to them.
Read MoreTransferring to University or College after attending the Saanich International School Program
There are many pathways students can take once they complete their education through the Saanich International School Program. These are the top institutions most closely located to Northern Saanich:
From accountants to welders, professional chefs to nurses and engineering technologists, Camosun College helps transform lives to build a better future.
UVic is more than a top research university in a breathtaking location. We’re a university of achievement, a university of curiosity, a university of real-life learning, and so much more.
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching,consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world.
Royal Roads University offers a progressive model of post-secondary education. Online distance education with on-campus residencies create a vibrant learning experience where personal growth is as important as academic achievement.
Search Our Site
Parkland Secondary is now a candidate to be an IB World School for the Diploma Programme! Click here to learn more.
News
Camp Qwanoes 2016
Don't miss out on the upcoming Camp Qwanoes Event on October 12 & 13. Sign up as soon as possible as space is limited. Forms will be included with Student Orientation Packages. The following write-up provides details on this activity.
This overnight outing takes place in the breathtaking location of Camp Qwanoes. Nestled away on a picturesque property alongside the Pacific Ocean only one hour outside of Victoria, students have the opportunity to take part in fabulous outdoor activities such as ziplining and the monster swing. We take advantage of our time together to build connections and have fun. In the evening we put on a talent show and a dance. Students stay in heated cabins and enjoy two days of typical camp environment
Events
| Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday |
| 2016/17 Camp Q 2016/17 Camp Q |
| Pro-D Day Pro-D Day |
Survey: Tell Us About Your Stay!
13°
°F | °C
Student Successes
-
Saanich International Student wins a significant Art Award
In November 2009, Ichiko Sugiyama, a grade 12 student at Claremont Secondary School, has won the Vancouver Island Regional award…
Read More -
Graduation Transition Interviews
International Students Impress at Grad Transition Interviews Every student who achieves a British Columbia High School Graduation must fulfill…
Read More -
Justin (Taiwan) & Gerard (Mexico)
“Back home it is so hard, there is so much testing and the teachers are very strict. It is easier…
Read More -
Two Grade 8 International Students like Bayside Middle School
Jose Andre’s from Mexico and Kevin from China are enjoying their grade 8 year at Bayside Middle School…
Read More -
Mark (Hong Kong)
When Marc first arrived in Saanich from Hong Kong, he joined a local fencing club. “I’m glad I can continue …
Read More
- 1
- 2
- 3
Focus Programs
-
Sports +
Ice Hockey - Heralded as the national sport of Canada. Students in this program benefit from three days a week of ice time to improve skating and skills. See Parkland's Hockey Academy. Learn more at Saanich Minor Hockey Association. Judo - Study with a 6th Degree Black Belt in the only high school Judo academy in Western Canada. Sailing - Do you love to be on the water? Parkland holds a unique partnership with the North Saanich Yacht Club. As well, check out Parkland Sailing Academy. Climbing - The Boulders… Read More -
Integrated Studies +
“Exploring pathways in programs of choice” Marine Institute - A marine focus on academics, trades, technology or recreation in preparation for future careers. Global Perspectives - A unique outreach program requiring local community service in grade 11 and volunteer work in a developing country in grade 12. Institute for Global Solutions - An interdisciplinary program focusing on causes, consequences and solutions to the most pressing global challenges. Pursuit of Excellence - Creating an individualized plan for students to reach their maximum potential including the Duke of Edinburgh program and an emphasis on public speaking… Read More -
Arts +
“Opportunities to specialize in Visual or Performing Arts” Parkland has a long history of providing exceptional creative and performing arts opportunities for students. Our Musical Theatre production in semester one involves up to 90 students in all aspects of the show and typically runs four nights of sold out shows. Parkland is a relatively small school which means that any student wishing to participate in performing and creative arts will find a place here. Click Here to check out the Parkland Fine Arts programs! Musical Theatre –… Read More -
Outdoor Education +
“Experiences in Outdoor Activities in all Secondary Schools” Outdoor Education Courses in grades 11 and 12 - “Instruction in canoeing, backpacking and climbing with expeditions to various destinations on Vancouver Island.” Read More
- 1