Program Options

​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:

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Fine Arts
• Languages​
• Career and Technology Foundations​ (grades 5 to 9) 
• Career and Technology Studies (grades 10 to 12)

​New Program Process

Members of the public who are interested in proposing an alternative program can do that by following the instructions in the proposals package.

• Alternative Program Proposals Package
• Alternative Program Proposal Form

Also of interest is the Alternative Programs Handbook from Alberta Education.

Registration Information

For the 2019-20 school year Alternative Program registration begins January 2019. 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.

Download and read the unique features of your chosen Alternative Program​

• ​​Indigenous Focus ​​
• All Boys ​
• All Girls​​
• ​Arts-Centred Learning​ ​
• Montessori ​
• Science​ ​​
• Traditional Learning Centre​