The Saskatoon School of Horticulture has been directed by the province to cease operation.

On Wednesday, the province's Ministry of Advanced Education announced it wouldn't be renewing the school's registration and has directed the school to cease operation as a category I school in Saskatchewan, according to a news release.

The Ministry of Advanced Education claims the school "has demonstrated a pattern of non-compliance" with the Private Vocational School Regulation Act.

"The Ministry of Advanced Education regulates private vocational schools so that students are protected and the public may have confidence that students are trained by an institution that: is financially stable; offers quality curriculum and instruction; and prepares students for the workforce in an environment that supports their success," the ministry said.

A statement from the Saskatoon School of Horticulture issued on Wednesday evening indicated the school "adamantly" disagrees with the ministry's decision. The statement explained the school plans to refute the move by the province, saying "it does not reflect in any way the value of the education at this post secondary college."

With its registration gone, the school is no longer permitted by the province to accept students into registered programs and students at the school cannot apply for student loans.

Students affected by the closure will be contacted by the ministry, which indicated it will be doing everything it can to minimize impact.