How Saskatchewan Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some country’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in many countries; however, with the freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help!

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research Saskatchewan, Canada’s homeschooling requirements.

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Homeschooling Options

Saskatchewan recognizes homeschooling as home-based education. Families who enroll with Enlightium Academy may use Enlightium’s accredited online program for their chosen curriculum while remaining responsible for fulfilling Saskatchewan’s registration and reporting requirements.

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Saskatchewan’s Requirements at a Glance

Country Educational Funds = No

Parent Notifies Country = Yes

Academic Calendar Requirement = No

Subjects Required = No

Age Requirement = 7-17

Instructor Qualifications = No

Standardized Assessment = Not Required by the Country

Immunization Requirement = No

Keep a Portfolio = Yes

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Saskatchewan Families = Yes

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Country Educational Funds

There do not appear to be any educational funds in Saskatchewan at this time.

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Notifying the Country

In Saskatchewan, families intending to homeschool must notify the board of education of the school division where they reside by August 15th or at least 30 days before the start of instruction. This notification should include a notice of intent with:

1. The student’s name, gender, and date of birth.
2. If applicable, the name of the last school that the student attended, the school year last attended, and the grade level completed during that school year.
3. The parent’s full name, address, and telephone number.

You will also need to include a written education plan for the home-based education program with:

1. Your philosophical approach and reasoning for choosing to homeschool. You can reference Enlightium’s Philosophy of Christian Education.
2. Education activities, instruction methods, and learning resources. You can reference Enlightim’s live sessions, webinars, and resources such as Ignitia, Canvas, and Sora.
3. Means of assessing and recording the student’s progress. You can reference Enlightium’s progress reports, report cards/transcripts, and annual assessments.
4. Areas of study and learning outcomes. You can reference Enlightium’s scopes and sequences and expected student outcomes.

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Calendar Requirements

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education does not appear to have calendar requirements.

Enlightium’s school calendar has 180 school days (around 210 days with summer school). Additionally, students have access to the courses 24/7 for most days of the school year, including weekends and holidays.

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Required Subjects

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education does not appear to require students to take specific subjects.

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

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Age Requirement

Ages six and younger:

Students are not required to attend school, but can enroll in primary school at Enlightium Academy to have a head start in their academics.

Aged seven to 17:

They must attend a school, such as homeschooling with Enlightium Academy. Students must continue their education at a school of their parents’ choice until they turn 17.

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Instructor Qualifications

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education does not appear to require instructors to have specific qualifications. 

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state and/or ACSI-certified, but they are not licensed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields. 

Students in the Book-Based Program use textbook Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the Ignitia digital Christian curriculum or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Students in the Sapphire Live program use a collection of the best-vetted curriculum options by our curriculum department. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

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Standardized Assessment

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education does not appear to require a standardized test for homeschooled students. However, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.

• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

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Keep a Portfolio

Parents must submit an annual progress report and maintain a portfolio of student work demonstrating learning during the year. The portfolio remains with the family unless the school division requests to review it. Enlightium families can maintain digital portfolios containing progress reports, sample coursework, and assessments provided by Enlightium Academy to satisfy this record-keeping requirement.

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, Outstanding Improvement, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.

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Enlightium Parents App with Group for Saskatchewan Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and a desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Saskatchewan to inform and support each other in fulfilling their country’s homeschooling requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

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Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and book-based program K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.

We review country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country’s board of education.

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Sources reviewed in November 2025:

• https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/prek-12-education-early-learning-and-schools/home-schooling
• https://hslda.org/post/Canada
• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/education-savings.html