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.

Each school enrolls grades 9-12 students from their local neighborhoods, or 'catchment areas' all within convenient walking or driving distance to school. As (B.C.) public schools, Parkland, Stelly's and Claremont must provide the same Compulsory Curriculum and only differ in some Elective areas, Programs of Choice and Extra-curricular Activities. All three schools boast attractive buildings, modern facilities and spacious playing fields and celebrate strong traditions in Academics, Athletics, Performing Arts, Technology and Student Engagement, illustrating the District motto, “Saanich Schools, Great Places to Learn and Safe Places to Be!”

Program fees for full year program (10 months September to June):

• Application / Processing Fee: $ 200.00
• School fee: $ 13,750.00
• Home Stay fee: $ 9,750.00
• Home Stay placement and monitoring fee: $ 650.00
• Medical insurance: $ 1,050.00
• New student orientation fee: $ 150.00
• Total: $ 25,550.00