If you would like to print this page, please use the printer friendly version. The latest version of the viewer software is available free of charge from Adobe . School Choices When it comes to selecting a school, parents and students can choose from a wide range of options. They can select from public schools, Catholic schools, francophone schools, private schools, and charter schools .
Parents can also opt to home school their children.
Choice is one of the important principles Alberta's education system is built on. Public and Separate Schools In Canada, provinces are required to provide free education up to the end of high school for all citizens and permanent residents under the age of 20. In Alberta, this universally accessible education is provided through public schools, which are operated by public school boards, and overseen by the Government of Alberta. Alberta s public schools teach the Alberta curriculum and may select optional programs as required to meet the unique needs of their students and communities. Link to list of public schools and their maps.