| Name of Institution | Gulf Islands International Program |
| Contact Person | Sheri Wakefield |
| Title | Managing Director |
| swakefield@sd64.org | |
| Mailing Address | 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K3 |
| General Phone | 250 537 9944 |
| General Email | swakefield@sd64.org |
| Website | http://studyinbc.ca |
School Profile
Gulf Islands Secondary school
Modern, state of the art school
600 students – local and international – Grades 9-12
Cap on international student enrolment – currently 60 FTE represented from over 20 different countries Award winning elective and specialty programs
French Immersion plus other languages
ESL programming to suit a student’s needs at no additional cost
Career programming, professional personalised post-secondary counselling including University transition an application support
GISPA – Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts is a special academy for students in Theatre, Music and or Dance.
Quick Statistics
| School Type | Public K-12 |
| Year of Establishment | 1999 |
| Programs Offered | ESL, ESL Graduation, Cultural Experience, French Immersion, GISPA |
| Training Specialized Programs | GISPA (Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts) www.gispa.ca
Culinary Arts Visual Arts (AP Art) |
| Language(s) of Study | English, French and Spanish |
| Total number of schools | 1 high school (Grades 9-12 and becoming Grades 8-12 in 2022) |
| Total of schools for International Students | 1 |
| Total Students | 600 |
| Total International Students | 60 FTE |
| International Students Accepted for Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Activities for International Students
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Many outdoor activities, including our Eco Education Certificate program. Trips to Vancouver, Whistler, Seattle and the Rocky Mountains.
Many island/water activities such as kayaking, hiking, beach exploration, rowing… |
Cost and Important Notes
| Entrance Dates | September and February |
| Application deadlines | when full – recommend students apply by early spring for September and early autumn for Feburary |
| Application fees | 400 (includes custodianship fee) |
| Full Year Tuition Fee | $ CAD 13,200 |
| Annual Homestay Placement Fee | $ CAD 500 (includes airport pick up) |
| Homestay Monthly Fee | $ CAD 950 |
| Annual Custodianship Fee | N/A |
| Airport Pick-up | N/A |