Victoria International Education

For any international students or families who are planning on living in British Columbia this is a must watch!! #studyinBC #BCCIE #victoriabc

Great video to help understand BC's education system! #studyhere #BCCIE

Great video of British Columbia's different regions!

Summer Fun During COVID-19. Great newsletter put out for the mental health and well-being of families and students. Please have a read :) https://src.campayn.com//a00498/Stakmail/227114/0/shared/0

For anyone who likes to play board games, card games, etc. please see the link below for a comprehensive list of games you can play online with your friends and family #quarantinegames

Do your children have questions about COVID-19? Well, this Saturday they can ask the experts. Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister Rob Fleming ...will be answering questions from youth about COVID-19 during a virtual town hall on May 2nd from 1-2 p.m. To learn more about the event or to submit questions in advance, please visit: bit.ly/2yiqAQb #OneLearningCommunity #sd61learn

PINK SHIRT DAY | We are encouraging students and staff to wear pink on Wednesday, February 26th. This year's focus is to Lift Each Other Up. These encouraging words are to inspire us to look beyond our differences and celebrate the things that make us unique. #sd61learn #LiftEachOtherUp

Why study in Canada?

Sailing classes for students All international students welcome April 4 - June 13, 2020 Approximately $260... For more information and registration please contact Mark at [email protected] #studyinvictoria #sailing

Ideafest is the University of Victoria’s week-long festival of research, art and innovation. Great opportunity for all members of the community to learn and grow together! Especially, for international students who are planning on studying at the University of Victoria after graduation :) All events are FREE. Tickets not required unless otherwise stated in the event description.

Orientation for Semester 2 was a great success Wishing these students all the best as they head off to their first day of school #studyinvictoria

Stance Dual Short Term group attend a Vikes game on Saturday watching Stance Dual alumni Diego Maffia play #studyinvictoria #exchange

Are you interested in studying in Canada? Find out about why living with a host family is the best way to experience Canadian culture!

Congrats to the New Hongqiao group from China who braved the Canadian weather last week here in Victoria :) We wish you safe travels back home. #studyinvictoria #groupexchange

All schools in the Greater Victoria School District are OPEN today (Jan. 16th, 2020). While the main roads are clear, some side roads and sidewalks are slippery. Allow for additional travel time. Thirdwave buses are cancelled. Garden City buses are running. #sd61learn #yyj

It’s a SNOW DAY! Due to heavy snowfall overnight, all schools in the Greater Victoria School District are CLOSED today (Jan. 15th, 2020). Please share this message to help inform our learning community. #sd61learn #yyj #yyjsnow #snowday

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATION With snow in our forecast for this upcoming week, the District would like to remind families of its inclement weather protocol an...d where to find information about the determination of school closures. The District assesses weather conditions on a daily basis and puts every effort into making a determination by 6:30 a.m. of whether or not schools will remain open. The status of schools and transportation is provided to local media and communicated to our community. Inclement weather updates are always provided on our District's website and social media channels. The District is regularly monitoring local weather conditions and Environment Canada’s forecast and will continue to do so over the weekend. Please stay connected with us for regular updates. For more information visit:bit.ly/39YiM4c #SD61 #sd61learn

Greater Victoria high school students had an amazing experience attending classes and living with a host family in Tokyo, Japan For Future Student Outbound Program opportunities please contact Reid Litster at [email protected] #outboundexchange #japan

Another successful Whistler trip All the students had a blast on the slopes #studyinvictoria #whistler

Congratulations to Mt. Douglas Secondary for being the #1 #STEM school in British Columbia! What a great team of international and domestic students :) #studyinvictoria

Canadian teens stand with world’s best in reading, math, and science http://ow.ly/JDTe50xq3Wj #PISA2018 #CDNed #CDNedchat #CDNedu #OECDPISA

Great events for all the international students and homestay families to attend this upcoming weekend #studyinvictoria #christmas

Thank you Anna for sharing with us your exchange experience. Wishing you all the best in the post-graduation era

The Fairway Gorge Paddling Club (FGPC) is pleased to announce that registration for the Fall 2019 Multi Sport Junior Paddling program is now open! Registration and information can be found at this link: https://fgpaddle.com/store #studyinvictoria

Whale watching trip was a success Saw a few other west coast animals on this journey #studyinvictoria #whalewatching

Great read for all the new students :) #homestay #studyinvictoria

Over 500 students from 20 different nations. Welcome to Victoria #studyinvictoria

Congratulations to the graduating class of the Academic Transition Program 2019 #studyinvictoria #ATP

GVSD students shared an amazing experience in Southern Japan and made memories to last a lifetime! This December a group of students will travel to Tokyo for a total cost of $1600! If you are interested to learn more plz email [email protected]

Camp Victoria is in full swing here at Uplands Campus #studyinvictoria #summercamp

Del Viso Group from Argentina visiting the Parliament Buildings in Victoria! #studyinvictoria #exchange

Congratulations to these hardworking students Everyone had a great time at the Awards Ceremony last night! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! #studyinvictoria #awards

Considering studying abroad for high school? Here is why Canada is the top destination for international students!

This is where the Japan Study Abroad trip will be going this July! All students welcome to apply :) Contact: [email protected] https://www.tokyoweekender.com//discover-the-stunning-sce/

The Victoria International Student Program is currently seeking Gr. 10-12 students for a study abroad opportunity with Nagasaki Junior College. Students will travel to Southern Japan for two weeks of activities with their Japanese peers. The cost of this program is $2400 and includes flights, accommodation, activities, and most meals! For more information contact Reid Litster at [email protected]

Last trip for the semester! See some of the local Orca pods as they travel through the Strait of Juan de Fuca :) Details in the link: https://www.studyinvictoria.com//WHALEWATCHING%20-%20Sprin Email [email protected] for more information!

Luau Party for all international students Purchase tickets from your ISP advisor for $10 Smiles are a requirement Lilo & Stitch approved #studyinvictoria #luauparty

The Sea to Sky Gondola, Stawamus Chief Mountain, and Whistler Village! Hope on board with other international students as they explore some of BC's most iconic places! Email [email protected] if you are interested Trip is planned for April 19-20!!!... Link to trip info: https://www.studyinvictoria.com//VANCOUVER%20WHISTLER%20SQ

Whistler 2019 Trip was a success Check out https://www.studyinvictoria.com/current-st/trips-excursions for more upcoming trips this semester!

It is off to a sunny Spring Break! Get out there and enjoy the sunshine Here are a few things you can do during Spring Break :)

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Gustave Flaubert

Sailing classes for students All international students welcome April 6 - June 8, 2019 Approximately $260... For more information and registration please contact Mark at [email protected] #studyinvictoria #sailing

Welcome Fundacion School de Puebla #studyinvictoria

A great meeting with Consul Guo and Consul Fu at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver on a beautiful snowy day.

SNOW DAY #3: Due to snow and icy road conditions, all schools in the Greater Victoria School District are closed today (Feb. 13, 2019). #sd61learn #sd61 #yyj #yyjsnow #yyjweather

Snow Day #2: Due to heavy snow and worsening road conditions, all schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Be safe and stay warm! #yyj #yyjweather #yyjtraffic #sd61learn

It's a SNOW DAY! All schools are CLOSED today due to the winter weather and potential worsening conditions (Feb. 11, 2019). #yyj #sd61learn

Morioka, Japan Delegation Visit Delicious Sansa Morioka Apples Sansa Odori Traditional Dance #studyinvictoria #sistercity

Happy Chinese New Year with these awesome students #studyinvictoria

Thank you to the Vancouver Public Education Alliance (VPEA) for promoting the importance of building cross-cultural relations! Safe trip home!! #VPEA #studyinvictoria

Video you can share with your new international students on culture shock and moving to Canada :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfIUvFE4Nm8&t=183s #studyabroad

Join us for the Lunar New Year celebration on Feb 1st! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Uplands Campus (3461 Henderson Road) or through your High School Advisor. We hope to see you there!!

Semester One Graduate Students had a great time celebrating a job well done at their grad dinner! Congratulations to all student grads and we wish you nothing but success in your future endeavours!

GVSD students are having a great time on their Tokyo study abroad experience! For information about the upcoming student exchange to China please email [email protected]

Great times at the Merry Mistletoe Dance last night at Uplands!!

Decorations for Christmas Dance are underway:) looking forward to the annual fun tomorrow

Merry Mistletoe Dance is tomorrow night at Uplands!

Great Whistler weekend!!

VISP students are having a great first night in Whistler!! Looking forward to hitting the slopes tomorrow!

The second annual Merry Mistletoe Dance is happening Thursday, December 13th at Uplands Campus! Tickets are $10 can be purchased at Uplands or through your Homestay Coordinator (exact amount is required). DJ, photo booth, prizes, and a visit from Santa! Get your tickets while they last!

Visiting Belgian students participating in the GVSD- Royale Athenee de Huy Exchange are halfway through their visit and they have been loving Victoria and Reynolds High School! Students interested in travel opportunities should contact [email protected] about an upcoming exchange to Shanghai!!

A great opportunity for Greater Victoria Students to experience Japan life and culture at a very reasonable cost! Contact Reid Litster at [email protected] to find out more!

GVSD Students had a memorable and rewarding travel experience to Yokohama, Japan this summer! For the 2018-19 academic year, the Victoria International Student Program has travel experiences occurring in both Tokyo and Shanghai! These are excellent opportunities for students who wish to gain intercultural skills and create memories that will last a lifetime!

We are excited to share one of our international student's video called "Together," which will be screened at the VFF Van City Theater on June 9th! Please follow the link! https://youtu.be/tCUXTUkhE10