The CBE provides families with choices to meet the learning needs of each child. Along with excellent regular programs offered at community schools, alternative programs and other options are available.
CBE programs recognize students’ diverse ways of learning and address a broad range of interests and abilities.
All CBE programs follow the Alberta Programs of Study mandated curriculum and include learning in:
Visit the pages below to see detailed information on each program including eligibility and registration information.
Chinese (Mandarin) BilingualK-9
Early French Immersion K-12
German BilingualK-6
Late French Immersion7-12
Spanish BilingualK-12
Alternative High School 10-12
Home Education1-12
Online Learning1-12
Outreach10-12
Pregnant & Parenting Teens9-12
Arts-Centred5-9
ScienceK-9
Career & Technology 5-12
Dual Credit 10-12
Off-campus Work Experience 10-12
All Girls4-9
Indigenous FocusK-6
MontessoriK-6
Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)K-9
Advanced Placement (AP) 10-12
International Baccalaureate (IB) 11-12
Please see Transportation for Alternative Programs for important information on transportation options. Parents will want to carefully consider the transportation services to and from the alternative program they want to enrol their child in.
Members of the public who are interested in proposing an alternative program can do that by following the instructions in the proposals package.
Also of interest is the Alternative Programs Handbook from Alberta Education.
