This guide is for international families weighing Luther College High School（卢瑟学院高中）, an independent high school in Regina, Saskatchewan with an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a dormitory that international students are required to live in. Everything below comes from the school’s official website and its 2026-2027 International Student Fees PDF, as seen on 5 August 2026. The school’s own descriptions are used only to describe the school itself, not as rankings or comparisons.
Luther College High School at a glance
Luther College High Schooloccupies 1500 Royal Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 5A5. The school traces its origins to 1913 with roots in the Lutheran church and is incorporated under The Luther College, Regina Act, 2018; the website notes that Luther College, Regina operates both this high school, accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, and a separate post-secondary campus federated with the University of Regina. The school describes itself as one of the oldest Saskatchewan historical independent schools and a member of the Saskatchewan Association of Historical High Schools, and its site carries a 100 Years on Royal feature marking a century on Royal Street.
A few things set expectations before applying. The school is faith-rooted but open to all: the FAQ says students of all faiths and no faith are welcome, with daily Chapel and one Christian Ethics class per year required. The website also describes an open, inclusive multi-faith campus and notes it is the only Canadian member of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities, and states that over 97% of graduates pursue post-secondary studies. Those are the school’s own claims about itself.
Programs: Saskatchewan curriculum, IB and EAL
Luther College High Schoolfollows the Government of Saskatchewan curriculum, with all courses in the academic stream for university preparation; the Grade 12 diploma requires 26 credits, above the provincial graduation requirement, and students take up to six courses per semester. Compulsory subjects in Grade 9 include English, History, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Health and Christian Ethics; from Grade 10, Mathematics splits into Foundations and IB Prep Foundations tracks, and Grades 11 and 12 add IB preparation and a wide range of electives. Current offerings are set out in the school’s 2026-27 Course Offerings document.
The IB option is the school’s signature. Students in Grades 11 and 12 can pursue the full IB Diploma — six courses, one from each subject group, with at least three at Higher Level — plus the core components of Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and a 4,000-word Extended Essay, graduating with both the IB Diploma and the Saskatchewan diploma. Alternatively they can take individual IB courses. The subject groups on offer include English Literature (HL), French (SL), German ab initio (SL), History (HL), Environmental Systems and Societies (SL), Biology (HL), Chemistry (SL), Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL), and Visual Arts, Film, Theatre and Music (SL). The school states that IB is highly regarded by major Canadian universities and often brings advanced standing and transfer credit; university recognition policies are each university’s own call.
For students who need it, the EAL program combines classroom teaching with one-on-one instruction on a three-level structure — Intermediate (Foundations), Advanced and Higher Level — guided by the CEFR. The school does not accept IELTS or TOEFL for placement; instead, non-native English speakers complete an online Skype assessment before applying, and students testing at CEFR levels B1, B2 or C1 are deemed to require EAL. Beginner-level English is not accepted, and there is no summer English program. Placement matters beyond language class: Intermediate EAL students are registered in Grade 9 and must complete four years of study from that point to graduate, while Advanced EAL students are limited to Grade 9 and 10 classes.
Entry requirements for international students
Applications to Luther College High Schoolare open for Grades 9-12 and run entirely through the online Open Apply system; there is no paper application. The required components are the general information form, a student profile, confidential report forms from a family friend or pastor and from a current teacher or principal, the most recent report card (Grade 9 applicants may use their Grade 7 final report card), and a non-refundable application fee of $100. Students whose first language is not English must also complete the online EAL assessment, and its results must be in before the application is reviewed. The school reviews only complete applications and emails the decision within four weeks.
Two requirements are non-negotiable for international families. First, boarding: all students residing outside Saskatchewan, including all international students, must live in the on-campus dormitory; there is no home-stay program, and living with extended family, grandparents, family friends, siblings or any off-campus arrangement is not permitted. Second, payment before documents: official acceptance and enrollment documents for international students are issued only after all required fees are paid under the 2026-2027 fee schedule — upon acceptance, full tuition, the $3,000 Education Bond, dorm fees, the dorm damage deposit and EAL fees (if applicable) are due, by credit card or wire transfer. On visas, the school advises international students to review study permit and visa requirements through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before applying; school staff do not provide immigration advice, and students and parents handle their own visa and study permit applications and renewals.
Costs: the 2026-27 fee schedule
The tuition page of Luther College High Schoollists three rates for 2026-27: $11,100 for Saskatchewan students, $20,600 for Canadian students from other provinces, and $42,910 for international students, with dorm and boarding at $17,300 for students living outside a 100 km radius of Regina. International fees apply to students commencing from 2024-25 onwards, with earlier cohorts grandfathered. All fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to change.
The 2026-2027 International Student Fees PDF adds the detail. Full-year tuition of $45,910 includes a one-time $3,000 education bond, and full dorm fees of $17,800 include a $500 damage deposit; tuition and dorm together come to $63,710. A payment plan splits this into $10,000 upon acceptance, $26,855 by June 1, 2026 and $26,855 by September 1, 2026 (plans do not cover EAL, IB, extra-curricular or other school fees). Single-semester entry is $28,750 tuition plus $10,880 dorm. New international dorm students accepted by June 1, 2026 may qualify for a scholarship of up to $10,750 toward tuition, bringing the total to $52,960; the school also offers up to 70 scholarships for returning and graduating students.
Additional fees on the same schedule: EAL at $5,000 per semester (Foundations), $4,000 (Advanced) and $3,000 (Higher Level), both semesters due once the level is verified and the first semester non-refundable; IB fees of $395 per year for Grade 11 diploma students, $480 for Grade 12 diploma students, $285 for Grade 11 course students and $395 for Grade 12 course students, all non-refundable; Communication Media and Physical Education (Grades 11 and 12) at $150 per class; and the $100 application fee. New students also pay a $1,000 deposit upon acceptance, refundable until 4:30 pm on May 8, 2026. Optional activities and individual purchases are billed as additional charges, with incidental expenses due within 30 days of billing. Dorm fees cover a furnished double room, the student lounge, meals, snacks, laundry, high-speed internet, network printing and some residence social activities; dorms close over the Christmas break, and staying through Easter carries an extra daily fee.
Boarding and student life
Dorm life at Luther College High Schoolis structured around round-the-clock care: the boarding page describes 24/7 adult supervision, supervised evening study, an on-site school nurse and wellness support, all meals and snacks served daily in the cafeteria, double-occupancy rooms with beds, desks, storage and high-speed Wi-Fi, and access to the campus gym and fitness centre. Outside the routine, the dorm calendar includes bowling nights, karaoke, movies, ski trips and winter adventures, plus an annual road trip for boarding students to explore Saskatchewan and neighbouring provinces.
Regina, the school’s host city, is the capital of Saskatchewan — the Queen City, as the school’s page puts it — with a population of nearly 250,000, a bus stop directly across the street from the school and an international airport. The school’s page names the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, the RCMP Heritage Centre, the Saskatchewan Science Centre, the Legislative Building, the MacKenzie Art Gallery and Wascana Park among local attractions, and describes Regina as recently named the 4th most livable city in Canada; that rating is the school’s claim about its city. Athletics and activities are part of the package: the school highlights strong soccer and hockey teams and hosts L.I.T., described as one of Canada’s longest-running student basketball tournaments, alongside clubs and arts programs.
The application process and support
Luther College High Schooladmits new students twice a year, for September and February starts, with second-semester entry beginning at the end of January 2027. The published rhythm: applications open in November; general admission and entrance scholarship/bursary applications are due March 1; New Student Orientation runs in August; and the first semester begins in September. Applications for September 2026 are accepted on an ongoing basis until a grade reaches capacity, after which applicants join a waiting list, and Grade 9 spaces are limited. A complete application is answered within four weeks.
Money and visa timing are the parts international families should map early. Withdrawal before June 10 brings a refund of all fees less a 10% administration fee; withdrawal after June 10 forfeits all fees. If a study permit is refused by IRCC, the school refunds tuition paid less non-refundable fees once the official refusal letter is submitted. Students must also forward a copy of their visa, a status screenshot or a rejection letter to the Registrar by June 10, or they will not be scheduled for classes. A sensible order of work for applicants: confirm the grade, EAL placement and fee lines on the official site first, then complete the online application with references and the report card, take the EAL assessment early, and plan the payment and study permit steps around the June 1 scholarship deadline and the September start.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Is Luther College High Schoolpublic or private? A: The school describes itself as an independent high school accredited by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, tracing its origins to 1913, and a member of the Saskatchewan Association of Historical High Schools.
Q: Do international students have to board? A: Yes. All students living outside Saskatchewan, including all international students, must live in the on-campus dormitory; there is no home-stay program and off-campus living arrangements are not permitted.
Q: What English do I need? A: The school does not accept IELTS or TOEFL for placement. Non-native English speakers take an online Skype assessment, beginner-level English is not accepted, and students testing at CEFR B1, B2 or C1 must join the EAL program at an additional charge.
Q: How much does a year cost? A: On the 2026-27 schedule, international tuition is $42,910 (or $45,910 including the education bond) plus $17,300 dorm and boarding, with a payment plan available; EAL, IB and activity fees are extra. The official site is the reference for current figures.
Q: Which grades can I apply for? A: Grades 9-12, with September and February intakes; Grade 9 spaces are limited, and second-semester entry starts at the end of January 2027.
All facts in this guide come from the official website of Luther College High Schooland its 2026-2027 International Student Fees PDF, accessed 5 August 2026; programs, fees and requirements change with each school year, so the official site is the reference for current information. Every student’s grade, English level and timeline are different, and boarding, EAL placement and budgets are best worked out case by case — our advisers can help you map your own situation.