Frequently Asked Questions
At Luther College High School, we offer a small, close-knit, and caring environment where students are challenged academically and prepared for success in post-secondary education. Our unique courses and programs, like German, film and video, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, give students opportunities they won’t find anywhere else. Plus, our diverse community allows students to meet peers from all over the world.
We’re looking for students whose goals and attitudes align with the experience and programs we offer. During the application process, we carefully consider references, report cards, and the student’s own comments to understand their enthusiasm, attitude, and eagerness to invest in their education.
Yes! We accept applicants at all grade levels, so you can join Luther College High School in any grade, not just grade 9.
No, you don’t need to be Lutheran or a member of the Christian faith to attend. We welcome students of all faiths and no faith as part of our diverse student body.
Tuition varies depending on whether you are a Saskatchewan student or a non-Saskatchewan student.
Yes, we offer entrance scholarships as well as a bursary program to help support students financially.
Absolutely! About 12% of our student body is international. All international students live in our on-campus dormitory.
Yes, we offer an EAL program for students with an intermediate or higher level of English. However, we do not accept applicants with a beginner level of English.
Yes, we offer IB French, core French from grades 9 to 12, and French immersion for grade 9 and 10 classes. Students can maintain and even improve their French by following this course schedule, with the option to complete their studies in IB French.
Yes, we offer bus service for students living in Regina and White City/Emerald Park. Families can choose between one-way or two-way service.
Luther College has a dress code, which allows jeans (blue denim) on relaxed dress days only. Sweatpants are permitted in phys. ed. classes and sometimes on relaxed dress days. You can find the full dress code here.
Chapel is a unique and important tradition at Luther College. It’s a daily gathering where the whole school comes together to reflect, learn, and be entertained. It’s not a typical church service but you will sometimes hear religious viewpoints from various faiths, including Christianity. Chapel helps build our strong community of support and respect, with content that varies from devotions and guest speakers to fun SRC activities.
Grade 9 students take 6 classes per semester, plus a lunch period. With two semesters in a school year, that’s a total of 12 classes. While grade 9 students cannot take a spare, they may choose a Study Hall period each semester.
As an international school, we have a highly diverse student body, which helps our students develop respect and empathy for others. We have programs like chapel, international cafes, and a harassment prevention policy to create a supportive and respectful environment. Our Grade 9 transitions class also teaches appropriate social media use, and our counselors are available to help students with any issues they may be facing.
Homework varies depending on the class, but our teachers ensure that students know how much each assignment contributes to their grade. This helps students manage their time effectively. Teachers also coordinate their course loads to avoid overwhelming students with high-value assignments at the same time.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an academically rigorous, enriched program that covers and extends beyond Saskatchewan curricula. It is a globally recognized and acclaimed standard for university preparation.
As an accredited IB World School, Luther teachers are held to a fair and universal standard of evaluating and assessing our students. “Luther marks” may differ from an average high school in Saskatchewan, but there is no “standard” of marks – grades vary within the province. Luther alumni find that once they enter university, their marks don’t drop.
Luther has a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Our students have received national recognition in improv and debate, and our musical groups are well-known. In athletics, we have strong soccer and hockey teams, and we’re proud to host the longest-running student basketball tournament in Canada, L.I.T.