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Certified Independent Schools
Operating support for certified independent schools
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- Canada
- Who can apply
- Qualified independent schools may apply for a Certified Independent School certificate.
- See full eligibility
Overview
Certified Independent Schools provides Saskatchewan independent schools with operating funding equal to 80 per cent of the provincial per-student average. Funding is based on the actual number of eligible school-aged students registered; only Saskatchewan residents are eligible, and kindergarten students attending both a public and a Certified Independent School are excluded.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified independent schools may apply for a Certified Independent School certificate.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan.
How to apply
- Contact ministry officials before submitting the application; this is expected to occur at least six months before the application deadline.
- Complete one Form B1 – Certified Independent School Application for each school seeking designation and include all supporting documentation.
- Send an original signed copy of the application and supporting documents to Independent Schools & Home-based Education, Programs Branch, Ministry of Education, 409A Park Street, Regina, SK S4N 5B2, no later than December 31 to seek designation for the following school year.
Documents Needed
- Form B1 – Certified Independent School Application.
- Supporting documentation submitted with the application.
Processing and Agreement
- After an application is submitted, Ministry of Education staff evaluate it.
- The ministry contacts the school about the application status.
Additional information
- Schools already designated as Certified Independent Schools are not required to reapply.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Certified Independent Schools Program
What is the Certified Independent Schools?
Certified Independent Schools provides Saskatchewan independent schools with operating funding equal to 80 per cent of the provincial per-student average. Funding is based on the actual number of eligible school-aged students registered; only Saskatchewan residents are eligible, and kindergarten students attending both a public and a Certified Independent School are excluded.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Certified Independent Schools program?
To be eligible for the Certified Independent Schools program, you must:
The school must have operated lawfully as a qualified independent school for at least five consecutive school years immediately before applying.
The school must be owned or operated by a Saskatchewan non-profit corporation and enrol at least 150 full-time equivalent students.
The school must meet the specified staffing, student-teacher ratio, programming, compensation, financial reporting and ministry oversight requirements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Certified Independent Schools?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at programsed@gov.sk.ca.
Where is the Certified Independent Schools available?
The Certified Independent Schools program is available across Canada.
Is the Certified Independent Schools a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Certified Independent Schools is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Certified Independent Schools?
Certified Independent Schools is funded by Government of Saskatchewan