Welcome to the South Island Distance Education School (SIDES). SIDES is a public, full-service, Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) school, offering online courses to all students in British Columbia, and is a proud member of School District 63 Saanich (SD63).
SIDES students include both school age and adults who want to graduate or to upgrade courses. SIDES also welcomes students in Grades 8 - 12 who attend a neighbourhood school but want to supplement with online courses. SIDES courses follow the new BC Curriculum and are guided by skilled online teachers who are here to help you achieve your educational goals!