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Three High Schools, Hundreds of Opportunities, a Lifetime of Memories!

Students who study in Saanich enjoy a world class learning experience in a safe, beautiful, culturally diverse and inclusive environment.  The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) vision is to transform lives and communities through intercultural experiences. Your study abroad journey begins in Saanich. 

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Latest SISP News

Study in Canada and Saanich Schools international students at orientation
News May 02, 2025
2026-2027 SISP Fees & Application Opening Date Announced

At a recent School Board meeting, the SISP 2026-2027 school year fees were approved. 

2026-2027

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Parkland Secondary School students at new student orientation.
News Feb 08, 2025
Semester 2 Arrivals in Saanich

Study in Saanich welcomed 66 new international students from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China

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Study in Saanich New Student Orientation
News Jan 08, 2025
Semester 2 Arrival Information Announced

Semester 2 of the 2024-2025 school year is just over 2 weeks away. Over 70 new international

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Dr. Graeme Mitchell | Claremont International Student Advisor
News Dec 10, 2024
Claremont International Advisor Takes On Ted Talks

How to save our children from cynicism

Dr. Graeme Mitchell, SISP International Advisor at Claremont

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Happy Holidays from Study in Saanich
News Dec 10, 2024
Winter Break Office Closure

The SISP office will be closed December 21-27, 2024 for the winter break. If you have an emergency

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studyinsaanich
News Jun 26, 2024
Calendar Released - 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 school calendar for international students attending the Saanich International Student

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Host Family
News Mar 01, 2024
SPARE ROOM? HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT!

The Saanich International Student Program (SISP) is looking for caring host families to welcome

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Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live, learn, and teach. The W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived and worked on this land since time immemorial.