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:
Visit the pages below to see detailed information on each program including eligibility and registration information.
Some alternative programs have a new registration process for the 2022-23 school year. An Expression of Interest must be submitted before completing a registration form. Scroll down for complete 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 Learning7-12
Outreach10-12
Pregnant & Parenting Teens9-12
Sports5-12
Arts-Centred5-12
ScienceK-9
Career & Technology 5-12
Dual Credit 10-12
Off-Campus Work Experience 10-12
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
For students that are new to CBE and not Canadian citizens, you must first attend the CBE Welcome Centre for an initial assessment prior to registering for an Alternative Program.
Schools accept registrations for the current school year at any time during the school year.
Mar. 11, 2022 | No later than this date, for those offered a space, the parent / legal guardian informs the school whether or not they will be accepting the offer.
Expressions of Interest are required for consideration to attend an alternative program in CBE, for children entering kindergarten and other students who are 'resident' to CBE. All expressions of interest are based on Priority Lists in Administrative Regulation 6090 | Child and Student Registration and Admission.
Note:
Register when you are notified of acceptance by a school after Feb. 25, 2022. See the 2022-23 School Year | Registration Process for Canadian Citizens in Kindergarten to Grade 9 Registration for Students New to the CBE
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.
