Homeschooling in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan requires parents to register with their local school division (or conseil scolaire) each year. You submit a Notice of Intent and a Written Home Education Plan. The plan must address four subject areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. You keep logs and a portfolio and submit an annual progress report. No funding, no standardized testing, and no teacher certification required.

• Choose your school division — You register with the school board where you reside (or a conseil scolaire for French-language programs).
• Submit by August 15 — Send your Notice of Intent and Written Education Plan by August 15, or at least 30 days before you start.
• Confirmation — The division has 30 days to review and confirm your registration.
• Renew annually — Re-register each year with an updated education plan.

Your plan must include: the reason and philosophical approach to home-based education; areas of study and learning outcomes for each student; educational activities, methods, and resources; and how you will assess and record progress. It should be age- and ability-appropriate and consistent with Saskatchewan's Goals of Education. You do not need a detailed scope-and-sequence and may exclude content that conflicts with conscientious beliefs.

Parents must keep periodic logs and maintain a portfolio of student work. An annual progress report must be submitted to the school that accepted your registration—deadlines vary by division, so check with your school board.