Offshore
Study BC’s
Curriculum in
your country
A globally
respected
education system
Establish a
B.C. offshore
school
What is the B.C. Offshore School Program?
The British Columbia (B.C.) Ministry of Education and Child Care offers a globally recognized, innovative curriculum to students worldwide through the B.C. Offshore School Program. Graduating from one of the many B.C. offshore schools around the world, a student can obtain the B.C. Graduation Certificate – Dogwood Diploma, without leaving their country. Many students and families choose a B.C. offshore school because they would like to study in B.C. or Canada after secondary school, possibly even to work and live in Canada in the future.
Students from B.C. perform among the best in Canada and the world in national and international assessments.
B.C.’s Offshore School Program has quality assurance and accountability measures in place to ensure that all schools consistently offer a quality learning experience to all students.
A world-class leader in
International education systems
An education system among the most respected in the world
The Dogwood Diploma (B.C.’s graduation certificate), is accepted worldwide as a standard of high achievement and English language proficiency.
B.C.’s system has quality assurance and accountability measures in place to ensure that B.C. education consistently offers a quality learning experience to all students.
Many high school graduates successfully gain admission to post-secondary programs in B.C., across Canada, the United States and around the world.
Students from B.C. perform among the best in Canada and the world in national and international assessments.
Many of our schools have a diverse student body, representing different languages and cultures from around the world.
The expertise and experience of B.C.-certified educators working at offshore schools – their contributions enrich teaching practice and help schools develop an international curriculum.
B.C.’s growing economy that offers graduates the opportunity to live and work here.