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 Learning1-12
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
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.
