GREATER SASKATOON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS — ONTARIO

Saskatoon Catholic Schools is a publicity-funded Catholic school system founded in 1884. The schools offer a Government established and approved academic curriculum that allows graduates to attend universities across North America.

• 43 schools – about 15,000 students in total
• schools are designed with bright, comfortable learning environments and modern teaching facilities with the latest in equipment
• small international population – International/Canadian students ratio 1:80
• high schools 700 – 1,100 students
• Class size 22-35
• coeducational; 20% non-Catholic
• no uniforms
• medical insurance is provided free of charge to those students who hold a valid Study Permit

The 4 High Schools are fully modern education facilities of about 700 – 1,100 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.

The four High Schools offer:

• English, ESL, Tutorial ESL
• Languages: French, French Immersion, Spanish
• Mathematics, Mathematics AP, Mathematiques, Calculus, Calculus AP
• Sciences: Science, Science Humaines, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics
• Social Science: Social Studies, History, Histoire, Native Studies, Law, Psychology, Sociology
• Fine Arts: Arts Education, Studio Arts, Band, Choral, Music, Drama
• Physical Education, Health Physical Education, Wellness
• Practical & Applied Arts: Practical Arts, Career & Work Exploration, Clothing, Textile & Fashion, Commercial Cooking,  Creative Writing, Driver Education, Entrepreneurship, Food Studies, Graphic Arts, Home Economics, Information Processing, Industrial Arts, Interior Design, Journalism, Photo Graphics, Visual Art
• Christian Ethics: Each student must take one Cristian Ethics class once in two semesters. If a student comes for one semester only, he does not have to take this class.

Link zu den Kurzprofilen der High Schools

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. The school day operates on a five period day => students take 5 different classes per semester – 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.

Schüler können unter folgenden Angeboten wählen:

Athletic Activities 

Badminton                            Basketball                                       Cross Country
Curling                                   Football                                           Soccer
Track & Field                        Volleyball                                        Wrestling

Social Activities

Choir                                      Band                                                Dances
Debating                               Drama                                             Costume & Makeup
Light & Sound                     Set & Stage                                     Publicity, Ticket Sales
Model U.N.                          Newspaper                                     Outdoor Education Club
Photography                       Science Club                                   Student Crime Stoppers
SADD Group                       Student Government SRG
Coffee House                       Yearbook Club

As well, there are many community clubs and activities in Saskatoon: Tennis, Rowing, Canoe, Swimming, Softball, Baseball, Rugby, Hockey, Chess, etc.

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.

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.

The city of Saskatoon is a lovely, green city of 235,000 situated on the banks of the Saskatchewan River, which is crossed by seven bridges. 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.

The City provides a rich and vibrant arts community featuring a wide variety of artistic, musical and theatrical attractions.

Saskatoon and the prairies are very popular among Germans.  The city is made up mainly of German, English, French, and Ukrainian ancestry.

Saskatoon has been selected as the best city in Canada in which to live. Saskatoon receives the most sunshine of any city in Canada. It is a safe, clean, and affordable city to live and learn.

• a safe, calm city where most people speak only one language – English!
• a highly-educated population that provides excellent academic, artistic and recreational opportunities
• Canada’s fastest growing economy (2008)
• a national centre for scientific research and agricultural activity
• galleries, festivals, sports events and concerts provide year round entertainment
• flights connect to all major Canadian cities
• located in Canada’s sunniest region offering bright skies in summer and winter
• homes, schools, buses and public buildings are all properly equipped to provide year-round comfort

Folgende Leistungen werden ohne Extragebühren angeboten: Flughafenservice bei Ankunft und Abreise, Vormundschaft für den minderjährigen Jugendlichen (Custodianship),  Schulbücher und Laborgebühren, ESL und ESL-Hausaufgabenbetreuung, Gastfamilienplatzierung, Fahrschule,  ‚Planner + Yearbook‘.