Study abroad on Canada’s west coast
For 20 years, SDC has been working with individual students and school groups from Japan and beyond to help realize their dreams of studying on British Columbia’s beautiful west coast. Carefully matched school programs and our welcoming homestay families make for a rewarding experience where students are well cared for every step of the way.
Explore: many incredible study options
From the gardens of the capital to a world-famous ski village, SDC cities are safe, scenic, and ready to become your Canadian second home. Tap a pin on the map above, or browse them all below.
British Columbia’s elegant capital pairs the gentlest climate in Canada with heritage streets, gardens, and a true student-city feel.
The elegant capital: mild weather, gardens, and a true student city.
The island’s second city blends small-town warmth with a lively harbourfront, a university, and the outdoors at the doorstep.
Island warmth, a lively harbour, a university, and the outdoors at the door.
A gentle seaside town of long sandy shores and an unhurried pace, ideal for calm, focused study.
A gentle seaside town of sandy shores and an unhurried pace.
The Salmon Capital of the World, a friendly north-island city where wilderness begins at the edge of town.
The Salmon Capital: a friendly north-island city where the wild begins.
One of the world’s great coastal cities, with mountains, ocean, and a vibrant downtown within reach of a single day.
A great coastal city where mountains, ocean, and downtown meet.
Canada’s premier mountain resort, where world-class outdoor adventure meets a vibrant, international village.
Canada’s premier mountain resort and a lively alpine village.
Learn: world-class education
Whether it’s a few weeks of English or a full degree, we are here to help steer you along the right path and, if needed, match you with a homestay from our network that will provide a great study environment and a safe, comfortable home.
Flexible classes and immersion at every level, from everyday confidence to academic English.
All agesStarts most MondaysLearn more → LearnA semester, a year, or a BC Dogwood Diploma in supportive, world-respected schools.
Ages 12–18Term to full diplomaLearn more → GrowPathways and transfers into UVic, VIU, UBC, SFU and more, with English support along the way.
College & universityPathways & transferLearn more → GrowWork, explore, and live the Canadian outdoor lifestyle on an IEC working-holiday visa.
Ages 18–35Up to 2 yearsLearn more → ExploreCustom programs that pair English with the outdoor adventures the west coast does best.
Schools & groupsDays to monthsLearn more → ExploreCustomised, comfortably-paced experiences with substance and scenery for mature travellers.
Mature travellersComfortable paceLearn more →How it works
Who we are
Study Dreams Canada Ltd. was founded by Antonio Cinanni and Junko Kawabata on a simple belief: that studying abroad should feel like joining a family, not signing a contract. Out of our long-running homestay agency, VI Homestay, grew a complete study-abroad service: English classes, high school and university pathways, group tours, working holidays, and seniors’ adventures, all across the welcoming cities of British Columbia.
Junko is a trusted, deeply integrated figure in the Japanese community and a homestay coordinator with a long history of careful placements and genuine follow-up care. That personal attention is the heart of everything we do, and the reason so many past hosts, guests, students and parents have become part of our SDC “extended family.”
Grow: In good company
Get in touch
At Study Dreams Canada we love bringing people together and creating experiences worth dreaming about, something we have been doing passionately for over 2 decades. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions. We would love to hear how we can help make your dreams of visiting Canada come true!
Study Dreams Canada: info@studydreamscanada.ca · VI Homestay: vihomestay@gmail.com
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