Adult Education
Chinook Learning Services
Chinook Learning Services is the Calgary Board of Education's provider of High School Upgrading and non-credit Continuing Education (professional development, personal development & corporate training).
High School Upgrading
Chinook Learning Services is the Calgary Board of Education's provider of in-person
High School Upgrading and completion. Students come to Chinook to:
- Complete a high school diploma.
- Increase competitive average and / or deepen curricular understanding as a bridge to post-secondary.
- Upgrade to a higher academic stream.
- Learn in an inclusive, adult environment.
Students who are still eligible to attend their home high school are not permitted to register with Chinook Learning Services for Fall or Winter semesters. Daytime courses are available to students 19 years of age or younger as of September 1 of the current school year. Evening courses are open to all adult learners.
New - In early 2026, Chinook Learning Services High School Upgrading program will be consolidated into one location at Spruce Cliff School. High School Upgrading is currently offered in classrooms at Lord Beaverbrook, Forest Lawn, and James Fowler High Schools. See Chinook Learning Services | Relocation for more information.
Continuing Education
Chinook is the oldest provider of Continuing Education in the city. Professional Development courses are offered in the following areas:
- Computer Training
- Finance
- Interpersonal Skills
- School-Based Training
- Writing & Workplace Skills
Chinook has a wide selection of Online Learning courses for Professional and Personal Development.
Customized Corporate Training is also available.
