Registrations being accepted for new online school in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s online school is now accepting online registrations.

In a media release Monday, the provincial government said K-12 students who want to learn remotely starting in the 2023-24 school year can begin registering for the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) at this website.

Students can study online part-time or full-time, and they won’t pay any cost provided they’re under 22. Adults over that age also can take courses, but they’ll be charged a fee for each course.

Course selection is set to begin in May.

There are 180 courses available, including high school electives such as Agriculture and Sustainable Food Production, Communications Media, Creative Writing, Drafting CAD, Financial Literacy, Hairstyling and Esthetics, Hockey Skills, Law, Mental Wellness, Photography, Psychology and Wildlife Management, among others.

“Our government continues to firmly believe that the best place for students is in a classroom, but we have heard from parents and students that they want more flexibility and choice when it comes to education,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said in the release.

“This new and innovative approach to learning in our province will ensure all students have access to high-quality education regardless of where they are living in Saskatchewan.”

Students who register with the Sask DLC will be connected to their local school division, which will provide them with access to local supports and activities. The local divisions also will offer the students things such as driver’s training, graduation ceremonies and extracurricular activities, including arts and sports.

Those looking for more information or assistance can contact the Sask DLC at 306-252-1000 or helpdesk@saskDLC.ca.