At Saskatoon Public Schools, we are committed to creating authentic, unique learning experiences that inspire students to reach their potential. Our International Student Program offers an exceptional educational experience to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students from around the world are welcomed and celebrated by staff and students. Currently we have students from 21 countries attending 22 of our schools!
Our team is dedicated to providing a successful experience for each student, ensuring courses, programming and extracurricular opportunities meet educational and personal goals. Program advisors work directly in our schools to support international students in all areas of their study abroad experience – academically, socially and personally.
Saskatoon Public Schools is comprised of 49 elementary schools and eight high schools located in beautiful Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Our schools range in student population from 500 – 1680. International students learn alongside Canadian students to enhance cross-cultural learning.
High school students (ages 14-18) can join us to experience any of the following:
-Academic Program for High School Graduation
-1 year (10 month), 1 semester (5 month), 4 month or 3 month study term options
-International Baccalaureate (IB) program (2 yr program)
-Any of our unique programs, including:
Advanced Placement (AP)
Dance Academy
Soccer Academy
Softball Academy
Languages
Media School
Outdoor School
Pre-Engineering
Off the Grid (Ecology & Sustainability)
Collective Voice (Social Justice)
Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
Industrial arts options
Practical & Applied arts options
Program Established: 1996
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, 4 month, 3 month
Language(s) of Study: English, French
Total number of schools: 57
High schools for international students: 8
Total Students: 29,000
Total International Students: 110
International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12
Nearest Airport: John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE), Saskatoon
Saskatoon is one the fastest-growing cities in Canada and is often referred to as one of the best cities in which to live in Canada. With a population of 320,000, it is the largest city in Saskatchewan. The province of Saskatchewan boasts an impressive 100,000 lakes and is renowned for beautiful sunsets and breathtaking skies. In fact, Saskatchewan is known as the “Land of the Living Skies”. Ranked among the top cities in Canada for education, Saskatoon offers many post-secondary educational opportunities including the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. With an average age of 35, Saskatoon has a young vibrant population who enjoy live music, theatre, art galleries, sporting events, cultural festivals, shops, and restaurants. Join us and discover what it’s like to be a Saskatonian!
Our homestay program provides international students with a safe and caring home where they can be part of a family, learn about Canadian culture, and practice their fluency in English. The program is monitored by the Saskatoon Public Schools to ensure that each host family provides an appropriate experience for the student. You are given a private bedroom and an easily accessible bathroom plus three meals a day. We expect that the host family will treat you as part of the family and include you in their activities.
Saskatoon Public Schools offer a variety of clubs, sports, and student leadership opportunities. Typical athletic options for both try-out and recreational purposes include: Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country Running, Badminton, Track & Field, Cheerleading, Pom Squad, Dance, . Students may compete to join sports teams. Clubs on offer in schools continuously change and evolve as they are student-driven. Some clubs found in most high schools include: Student Leadership Council (SLC),
Saskatchewan is known for the many outdoor opportunities it affords its residents for fun and recreation. Our city boasts many hundreds of kilometers of trails for walking, skateboarding, scooting and cycling. The trails are groomed for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Families in Saskatoon love to camp, fish and enjoy visiting the many lakes that surround our city and across our province. Saskatoon always has loads of festivals, music, sport and cultural events and many of these are available for minimal cost or free. You can visit https://www.discoversaskatoon.com/ to learn more about our amazing community offerings!
International Students are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of International program activities which may include: skating, skiing, bowling, city festival excursions, hiking, laser tag, museum visits, and attendance at a professional hockey and professional lacrosse games.
Our team will help students find activity options in the community that suit their interests and skills. Our aim is to create the most engaging and enriching study abroad experience possible.
Entrance Dates: September and February
Application Deadlines: May 1 and December 1
Application Fee: $250
Full Year Tuition Fee: $13,400
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,800
Full Year Homestay Fee: $12,725 (includes custodianship, homestay registration, orientation, airport pick-up, and drop-off, monthly monitoring, and monthly homestay fees)
1 Semester Homestay Fee: $6,900 (includes custodianship, homestay registration/placement, orientation, airport pick-up/drop-off, monthly monitoring, and monthly homestay fees)
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $550
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Prices are subject to change, please confirm fees during the application process.
General Inquiries Email: SIE@spsd.sk.ca
Website: SaskatoonInternationalEducatio
Mailing Address: 310-21st Street East
City: Saskatoon
Province: Saskatchewan
Postal Code: SK7 1M7
Phone: 306-683-8425
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