Celebrating nearly 100 years of academic excellence
Saskatoon Catholic Schools is a publicity-funded Catholic school system established in 1911. Our schools offer an academic curriculum that allows our graduate to attend universities across North America. We are proud of our program, our excellent academic record, our students, the commitment of our teachers and the reasonable cost to our students.
- 43 schools – 15,000 students in total
- Small international population (0,5%)
- High schools 950 students
- Class size 22-35
- Coeducational; 20% non-Catholic
- No uniforms
Accredited classes include: English, ESL, French, History, Law, Journalism, Creative Writing, Christian Ethics, Math, Calculus, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Psychology, Sociology, Art, Bank Choral, Drama, Graphic Arts, Music, Visual Art, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Industrial Arts, Information Processing, Home Economics, Clothing, Textiles, Physical Education, Wellness, Work Education, Driver Education.
Government established and approved curriculum, Credits are recognized by all Canadian universities.
The School
Our high schools are fully modern education facilities of about 950 students, Grades 9 to 12. Science and computer labs employ the latest in technological resources. Professional theatres house the performing arts. Other resources include large libraries, state-of-the-art fine arts facilities, modern practical art labs, and double gymnasia that support our Championship teams and many extracurricular activities. Although the facilities are outstanding, it is the people that make our schools great!
The School Year
Semester 1: September – January
Semester 2: February – June
There is a two week holiday at Christmas, a break in February, and a 10 day break at Easter.
Our school day operates on a five period day (5 different classes) beginning at 8:35 and ending at 3:15. Classes are 55 minutes long. A large variety of extracurricular activities are available to students before and after school.
International Student Support
Our high schools provide a wide course of studies that allow students to continue their studies throughout the world. Students who graduate from SCS academic programs are eligible to apply to postsecondary institutions in Canada, the UISA, ant the world.
Homestay Program
Saskatoon Catholic Schools will arrange legal Custodianship for students under the age of 18, free of charge.
Our homestay program selects a safe and caring home where students are part of a family, learn Canadian culture, and gain fluency in English.
The program is supervised and monitored by the Saskatoon Catholic Schools to ensure that each student has an excellent experience. Host families are carefully screened, selected, and supervised, and are close to schools.
A private, furnished bedroom, easily accessible bathroom, and three meals a day are provided.
The homestay family treats the students as part of the family and includes him or her in their family activities.
Saskatoon – Science City
The city of Saskatoon is a lovely, green city of 210,000 situated on the banks of the Saskatchewan River. It has been selected as the best city in Canada in which to live. Saskatoon enjoys the most sunshine of any city in Canada.
There are more than 140 parks for jogging, playing, biking, skiing, skating, and BBQs and picnics. There are many beautiful days for recreation at the parks, golf courses, and surrounding lakes. Saskatoon also enjoys a world-wide reputation for safety, affordability, and friendliness.
Schulgeld für das Schuljahr 2007-2008
