Hello Victoria Canada · Victoria, BC
Study in Victoria. Settle in with local support.
Explore schools, English programs and everyday life in Victoria, BC — with guidance from a team based here.
Photo: Victoria Harbour, Canada (2006) · Name Invalid · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons, resized.
How we help
We are a small study and settlement team in Victoria. We help families and students choose a school or program, prepare applications, and get settled after arrival. We work by appointment and online — there is no walk-in office.
University of Victoria programs
Authorized agent for UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies: English language programs, diplomas and certificates.
Public school districts
K–12 applications to Greater Victoria (SD61), Sooke (SD62) and Saanich (SD63).
Private & boarding schools
Compare day and boarding options on Vancouver Island and prepare applications.
Arrival & settlement support
Airport pickup, orientation, housing search and local help, depending on your situation.
Tuition is paid directly to the school. Being an authorized agent does not guarantee admission, a study permit or a particular school placement.
Certified agent & client reviews

Hello Victoria Student Services is authorized to act as an agent for the Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria.
The reviews below come from our Google Business Profile and are shown as they were written — most are in Korean.
Where would you like to start?
K–12 study with a parent
A parent comes too and the family rents a home.
Public school without a parent
District homestay and a custodian for minors.
Private & boarding schools
Day or boarding, admissions and timelines.
English language study
Short or long programs for adults and students.
University & college
Direct entry, English pathways and transfer.
Schools & programs
Public schools (K–12)
SD61, SD62 and SD63 compared, with 2026–27 fees.
Private & boarding schools
SMUS, St. Margaret’s, GNS, Shawnigan Lake, Brentwood.
English language programs
UVic English Language Centre, Global Village, SSLC.
University & college
UVic, Camosun College and UVic Continuing Studies diplomas.
Plan your budget
Study cost calculator
School district, boarding school or UVic English, plus homestay or rental — a total in Canadian dollars.
English program cost calculator
Length, lesson intensity and homestay for an English program estimate.
See all costs and planning notes →
Compare Victoria neighbourhoods
Choose your child’s grade, budget, whether you will have a car and the activities you care about, and compare six local areas side by side — schools, housing, recreation and getting around.
The tool is a planning aid, not a school catchment map. Living in an area does not guarantee a place at a particular school — school districts make placements.
Living in Victoria
Housing, transport & everyday life
Rents, BC tenancy rules, buses, ferries, weather and health insurance.
Recreation & after-school activities
Recreation centres, swimming, golf and junior programs.
Local updates
A short, dated selection of news that matters to newcomers.
Family-friendly food & outings
Our local restaurant and outing guides are written in Korean for now. A few that families ask about most:
- Victoria restaurant guide 2026 Korean-language resource
- Rainy-day places to go with children Korean-language resource
- Attractions guide: autumn and winter 2026 Korean-language resource
Frequently asked questions
Which public school districts can you apply to?
We submit applications to Greater Victoria (SD61), Sooke (SD62) and Saanich (SD63). Compare the districts
