[ Education ]

In Saskatchewan, the obligatory school year starts with Kindergarden, at the age of 5 years. Before the school education begins, parents must find their own services for the care of their children at their own cost. You will find the addresses of these nurseries, pre-schools and day-cares in the yellow pages of the directory.

The educational center Félix le chat: offers day-care services that include educational programs for children of ages 18 months to 5 years. It also offers a before and after school program for the children of ages 5 to 11. Opening hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Centre de ressources éducatives à la petite enfance (CRÉPE): is a center with educational resources for children and the possibility to borrow educational games, books, videos, toys, etc. For more information call: 1-800-265-9277.

Elementary and High-school education: the Ecole canadienne-francaise is the only francophone school in Saskatoon that goes from pre-school to grade 12 in French, in English, in Spanish, in the academics, arts, sports and other social activities. The elementary school and the high-school are two separate schools in two separate buildings. Moreover, they have their own bus system accessible to any student in Saskatoon. Information: www.ecolecf.ca.

APF : the Association of Fransaskois parents is the representative organization for the provincial organizations of French-speaking parents and French expression in Saskatchewan. Their goal is to ensure a qualitative francophone education in Saskatchewan, from pre-school to university.

Post-secondary education : There are two English universities in Saskatchewan: the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan. Each university is independent and thus reserves the right to accept or refuse students postulating. Other important institutions are the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) and the French Institute (Institut français) of the University of Regina.

The University of Saskatchewan : The University of Saskatchewan offers 58 degrees, diplomas, and certificates in 100 areas and disciplines, through 13 colleges and the Extension Division. Internet site: www.usask.ca.

The University of Regina: The University of Regina offers many basic and specialized programs. In collaboration with the French Institute it also allows the students to take their first year courses in French. Internet site: www.uregina.ca.

The French Institute : Is affiliated to the University of Regina, it offers various programs and diplomas in French. The goal is promoting the identity of the Francophone and Francophiles and offering them the opportunity to live, learn and work in French. Internet site: www.institutfrançais.uregina.ca.


Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) :
The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) is Saskatchewan's primary public institution for skills training and technical education, recognized nationally and internationally.
It offers approximately 160 programs. For more information call this toll free number: 1-866-467-4278 or 306-933-6350.

Financing for post-secondary education : The school fees are paid by the students and vary according to the selected program and the number of allocated appropriations. In Saskatchewan, it is necessary to account for at least between $450 and $700 per course. For more information call the toll free number: 1-800-597-8278 or 306-787-5620.

Other groups : Service fransaskois de formation aux adultes (SEFFA), call the toll free number: 1-800-663-5436. General Educational Development (GED) is a training program for adults taught in French in partnership with SEFFA. Call 306-787-8131 for more information.