Following years of school divisions developing their own online courses and delivery systems, the Government of Saskatchewan elected to revert to a provincial online course school under a new umbrella.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 students are now able to register for distant learning through the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC). Students under the age of 22 and students can choose to attend full-time or part-time.  

The program has over 180 online courses that cover all core requirements for every grade and many electives. Some electives include 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. 

"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. 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," Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. 

Students will be connected with a local school division after registering for the program, which will give them access to the local supports like speech-language pathologists and educational psychology assessments. Connecting with a local school division also offers driver’s license training, graduation ceremonies, and extra circular activities for the students to attend.