Students of Swift Current's Academy of Learning received some bad news today.

     The institution's certificate has been cancelled by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, and the facility has been closed.

     According to a press release issued by the Provincial Government, the Academy of Learning failed to comply with legislative requirements surrounding private vocational schools.

     Students are are now being offered assistance by the government regarding new post-secondary education options or tuition refunds.

     Another branch of the Academy of Learning, located in Regina, was also shut down today for similar reasons.