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Artemis Place
Artemis Place is an independent, integrated life skills and educational program which provides a unique alternative to traditional school for girls in our community who are overlooked by existing programs. Our students are girls at risk, often facing multiple barriers including poverty, violence, substance abuse, lack of family support and learning challenges. Our Alumni chose the name Artemis to represent the empowering nature of our program. Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was a powerful figu... more...
2610 Douglas St :: Lisa Ellis :: vsea@telus.net :: 250 598 5183

G.A.P./ Options School

Girls Alternate Program
3020 Richmond Road :: Kevin Luchies, Principal :: (250) 598-3144

Individual Learning Centre - Broadmead Campus
104A – 4420 Chatterton Way :: 744-1174

Individual Learning Centre - Sidney Campus
9774C Third Street :: 656-1104

Learning Through Loss
At Learning Through Loss we understand the significance a loss can have in a young person’s life, and the unique process of grief that occurs during this formative time. Through a holistic and compassionate approach, our programs offer hope and healing to young people. Vision We envision a community where all youth have access to counselling, education, support, and resources relating to grief and loss. Mission Learning Through Loss designs and delivers grief and loss education and... more...
Shauna Janz :: shauna@learningthroughloss.org :: 250-857-9642

Metchosin Technical Centre
An Alternative school with a focus on trades.
4495 Happy Valley Road ::

Oxford Learning Centre
For nearly 30 years Oxford Learning has gone beyond tutoring and helped hundreds of thousands of students to reach their learning potential – not just for one grade or one year, but for a lifetime. Our preschool and after-school programs approach learning differently; by building strong academic skills in all subject areas. We teach students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 how to concentrate, to plan, to listen, and to remember. Just a few hours a week can make a world of difference in ... more...
1595 McKenzie Avenue :: Melissa :: victoria@oxfordlearning.ca :: 250.477.5550

Pacific ED West
This school provides young people with an opportunity to complete their studies at their own pace while pursuing work or other commitments. We also offer a variety of extended services.
6625 Sooke Road :: Hammond or Josy :: hdomenichelli@sd62.bc.ca or jrenaud@sd62.bc.ca :: 250.217.0630 or 250.474.2505

Pacific Secondary Alternate School
At Pacific Secondary School, our goal is to provide a space where students can experience the educational process in a supportive and positive environment. Our students face a variety of challenges and may have struggled in mainstream schools; however, with the care and support of staff and our school community, Pacific students are finding success. Pacific Secondary offers a number of programs to assist youth resiliency. Resiliency Groups Anger Management Grief & Loss Self-Defense SafeT... more...
1830 Island Hwy :: Heather Ratcliffe Hood, Principal :: hratcliffehood@sd62.bc.ca :: 250 474-0250

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Programs

Academie Oxford
Learning a second language can be challenging at any age. Oxford Learning is the only supplemental educator to develop a specialized curriculum of French for kids as well as young adults. Extensive research and testing went into the development of this proprietary course, based on the International Standard of French. This program is a perfect supplement to French Immersion students, as preparation for late immersion entries or to enrich students attending English school with French studies.... more...
Caitlin :: victoria@oxfordlearning.com :: 250.477.5550

Advantage High School Success
With our tutoring services, we help students get focused, stay motivated and make the grades they need to succeed in school. We help students think critically, make sense of new concepts and develop an awareness of how well they are learning and truly comprehending. At Oxford Learning, we approach learning differently. We build strong academic skills in all subject areas. We also teach students how to concentrate, to plan, to listen and to remember.
Caitlin :: victoria@oxfordlearning.com :: 250.477.5550

Beyond Tutoring
In Oxford Learning’s Beyond Tutoring® program, students in grades one through eight our specific programs impart new approaches to learning, designed to last a lifetime. We teach children how to learn. Beyond Tutoring® students learn to concentrate, to listen and to remember—and to believe in themselves.
Caitlin :: victoria@oxfordlearning.com :: 250.477.5550

Elements Program
An Alternative High School Program.

Good Grief Workshop
With the understanding that everyone will experience loss and that managing grief is an essential life-skill, the Good Grief Workshop provides education to all young people. In this one-hour workshop, the facilitator opens dialogue with youth in schools and community programs about loss and the process of grief that follows. Through partner discussions, experiential activities, personal reflection, and an educational video of 4 young people sharing their stories, youth are encouraged to explo... more...
Shauna Janz :: shauna@learningthroughloss.org :: 250-857-9642

Homework Club and One-on-One Tutoring
If you are an immigrant, refugee or newcomer youth to Victoria, VIRCS Enable Program offer a weekly 2 hour homework club on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm. It can also match you up with a free tutor who will meet with you once a week for 2 hours and help you out with your homework, ESL and other academic skills.
Danny Tes :: enable@vircs.bc.ca :: (250) 361-9433 x.245

SAT/ACT 5.0
It takes more than simple “cramming” or an off-the-shelf workbook to get the best marks on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT). Oxford Learning has created a proprietary SAT prep program that prepares students to successfully complete the College Entrance Exam required by American colleges and universities. At Oxford Learning, our SAT Plus™ students benefit from superior preparation. ■A series of 14 proprietary booklets that instill math, writing, and critical reading skills ... more...
Caitlin :: victoria@oxfordlearning.com :: 250.477.5550