Greater Victoria School District
The Greater Victoria School District’s Victoria International High School Programs has a long-standing reputation for offering high-quality academic and short-term programs to international students from around the world.
As part of the public education system, our programs are approved and accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and include the following:
Academic High School Program – Students enrolled in this program will take academic and elective courses, with ESL support, to complete high school graduation and qualify for university entrance.
Uplands Academic Transition Program - This innovative academic program supports international students with their transition into the Canadian public school environment leading to high school graduation.
Short-Term High School Experience Program – The Short-Term program allows students to experience high school classes with Canadian students. In addition to ESL, students are integrated into classes that are more interactive (drama, art, physical education, etc.) giving them the opportunity to make Canadian friends and improve their English skills in less formal settings. Academic subjects are also available to those students who want an extra challenge.
Camp Victoria ESL Summer Program – This 6-day a week program offers intensive ESL instruction and local cultural activities in July and August, for periods of 2 to 8 weeks.
The District’s seven high schools and 10 middle schools provide full integration with Canadian students in a consistent, world-class academic program. Schools feature an amazing array of elective courses, instruction and support in English as a Second Language (ESL), comfortable, well-equipped facilities, large outdoor sports fields and a multitude of extracurricular activities.
Program Details
Program Established: 1991
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 semester, Short Term, Summer Camp, Teacher Training
Educational Programs offered in: English
Total number of schools: 46
High schools for international students: 7
Total Students: 20,000
Total International Students: 500+
International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-12
Nearest Airport Victoria International Airport
Location
Victoria, British Columbia's capital, enjoys a year-round moderate climate and ranks among the sunniest cities in the country. Situated at the south end of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada, its unspoiled natural setting and safe, friendly, community environment have made it a popular destination for tourists worldwide.
Victoria is vibrant and rich with culture. It has two renowned universities and a college, a world-class museum, symphony, opera company, professional theatre company, a variety of sporting facilities and many places for shopping and entertainment.
With only 325,000 people, Victoria offers the benefits of a small centre, with large-city amenities and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Our city is clean, quiet, and safe – the perfect place to study and experience Canadian culture.
Accommodation
International students participating in the VIHSP Homestay Program will feel welcome, comfortable and secure.
The VIHSP Homestay Program places visiting students into supportive, stable homes with active Canadian families. Each homestay family is carefully screened by our program staff to ensure it meets our expectations and high standards for hosting young people from around the world. Host families receive training and are supported and supervised by our own multicultural homestay placement officers.
Homestays with Canadian families are strongly encouraged. Homestays provide an invaluable, authentic insight into the Canadian way of life and opportunities to improve English language skills. As a result, students move with ease and confidence in Canadian society.
Activities
International students may wish to take part in the extracurricular activities available at their school. Joining extracurricular clubs and sports teams is a great way for students to enrich their Canadian high school experience, as well as meet new people with similar interests.
There are many activities to choose from and students are sure to find something appealing. The selection of activities is different at each school. Here is a list of some of the offerings within our District:
Clubs - anime, aquarium, band strings, chess, choir, cricket, dance, drama, film and television, fitness and conditioning, improvisational theatre, jazz band, juggling, karaoke, knitting, leadership, meditation, musical theatre, opera, peer tutoring, photography, politics, rowing, sailing, speech and debate, student, newspaper, tai chi
Sports - badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, fastball, field hockey, golf, rowing, rugby, scuba, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling.
Application & Fee Information
Entrance Dates: September & February
Application Deadlines: November & June
Application Fee: $250
Full Year Tuition Fee: $12,500
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,250
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $200
Homestay Monthly Fee: $825
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $800
Annual Custodianship Fee: 0
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Contact Information
General Inquiries Email: isp@studyinvictoria.com
Website: www.studyinvictoria.com
Mailing Address: Uplands Campus, 3461 Henderson Road
City: Victoria
Province: British Columbia
Postal Code: V8P 5A8
Phone: 250-592-6871
Fax: 250-592-6327
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