Important Dates for 20-21

The 2020-2021 school year has been changed to a quarter system resulting in some important date changes. As you consider studying in Saanich and making arrival preparations for the February 1, 2021 start date, ensure you review the important dates link. Here are the Quarter start and end dates for 2020-2021:

Quarter 1 - September 10, 2020 - November 13, 2020

Quarter 2 - November 16, 2020 - January 29, 2021

Quarter 3 - February 1, 2021 - April 22, 2021

Quarter 4 - April 26, 2021 - June 29, 2021

New Brochure Available

Saanich International Student Program has launched a new comprehensive brochure. As you consider studying in Saanich, read through this excellent resource to learn about schools, climate, homestay, along with elective and academic classes. 

Beautiful Saanich

The ideal setting to live and learn                                          

Featuring the perfect blend of rural and urban landscapes, Saanich is the largest municipality in Greater Victoria. Surrounded by ocean, Saanich has a long shoreline with many beautiful sandy beaches. Saanich also offers opportunities for nature hikes in its natural parks, along with two lakes for swimming, fishing and rowing.

The capital city of British Columbia is Victoria, and is located on the Saanich Peninsula on the southern tip of beautiful Vancouver Island. Study in Victoria and Saanich for a first class education and lifestyle. Victoria has mild, rainy winters and cool, dry summers. Daily temperatures rise above 30°C on an average of only one day per year and fall below –5°C on an average of only 2 nights per year. During winter, the average daily high and low temperatures are 8.2°C and 3.6°C, respectively. The summer months are equally mild, with an average high temperature of 19.6°C and low of 11.3°C.