Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12.
Education Ministry Business Plan 2019-23
Responsibilities
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future.
The Ministry has the following responsibilities:
- develop curriculum and set standards
- evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes
- teacher development and certification
- support students with diverse learning needs
- fund and support school boards
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education
- oversees basic education policy and regulations
Guide to Education Guide de l’éducation: Préscolaire à la 12ᵉ année
A single, convenient reference with key information and requirements to operate and deliver ECS to 12 education in Alberta.
K to 12 provincial assessment - Diploma exams, Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) students in grades 6 and 9, and Student Learning Assessments (SLAs) Grade 3 Students. (to help assure the public that students are meeting provincial standards).
Results for 2018/19 school year: Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) and Diploma Exam results