We provide families in Calgary with choices to meet the unique learning needs of each student. Along with our excellent regular program offered at our community schools, we also offer alternative programs and other options.
Our 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:
Chinese (Mandarin) BilingualK-9
Early French Immersion K-12
German BilingualK-6
Late French Immersion7-12
Spanish BilingualK-12
Alternative High School10-12
Home Education1-12
Online Learning7-12
Outreach10-12
Pregnant & Parenting Teens9-12
Sports5-12
Arts-Centred5-12
ScienceK-9
Career & Technology5-12
Dual Credit10-12
Off-Campus Work Experience10-12
All BoysK-6
All Girls4-9
Indigenous FocusK-6
MontessoriK-6
Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)K-9
Advanced Placement (AP) 10-12
International Baccalaureate (IB) 11-12
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.
For the 2020-21 school year Alternative Program registration begins January 2020. Please take your completed registration package to your designated school after you have attended the parent information session. Please refer to the school’s website for parent information session details. Packages must be submitted by noon of the Tuesday before Teachers' Convention, to be considered for lottery draws at schools that are full (at capacity).
For families that are new to the CBE and not Canadian citizens, please note you must first attend the Kingsland Reception Centre for an initial assessment prior to registering for an Alternative Program.
