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Study high school in British Columbia.

Study a semester, a year, or earn a full BC Dogwood Diploma in one of the world’s most respected school systems, living with a caring homestay family every step of the way.

Ages
12 to 18
Experienced
Guardians
Public or
Private Schools
Quality
Homestay

Overview

A world-class education and a welcoming host family to come home to.

British Columbia’s public schools are consistently ranked among the best in the world, and they welcome international students into real Canadian classrooms, not separate programs. Students improve their English quickly, make local friends, and graduate with credentials universities everywhere recognise.

We handle the whole journey: choosing the right school and city for your goals, arranging enrolment and a local guardian, and hand-matching a homestay family who provides a warm, welcoming environment. SDC stays close throughout it all, providing support from arrival to graduation, so parents and students never feel on their own.

Custodianship handled, IRCC form IMM 5646 included

What’s included

Looked after, every step of the way.

The right school

We match each student to a public or independent school that fits their level, interests and university goals.

A homestay family

Carefully chosen, genuinely caring host families: a warm home, home-cooked meals, and inclusion as part of the family.

Guardian & care

A local guardian, 24/7 support, and regular check-ins with the school and with parents back home.

A recognised diploma

Earn BC credits or the full Dogwood Diploma, a direct pathway into Canadian and global universities.

The journey

Your journey, step by step.

Arrive
We meet you upon arrival and help you get settled in with your homestay.
Settle in
Everything has been pre-arranged so it is easy to blend into your new school.
Study
Real classes, local friends, and English that improves every single day.
Graduate
Earn BC credits or the full Dogwood Diploma, your pathway to university anywhere.
ArriveSettle inStudyGraduate
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Details

From a single term to a full diploma.

Come for a taste or stay for the whole journey. Every option includes a hand-matched homestay family and our support from the day you arrive.

S
Try it out

A Term or Semester

Study one or two terms in a real BC classroom, sharpen your English quickly and make local friends, with a caring homestay family throughout.

Y
The full experience

A Full Academic Year

A complete year of study, growth and friendship, earning recognised BC credits along the way.

D
Graduate

The Dogwood Diploma

Graduate from a BC high school with the full Dogwood Diploma, a respected pathway into universities in Canada and worldwide.

Where you will study

Available across British Columbia

In good company

Where students and families feel at home.

Accredited school & language partnersHand-matched homestay familiesLocal support, every step

Ready to explore high school in Canada?

Tell us your child’s age, timeline and goals, and we’ll recommend the right school, city and homestay.

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