Alberta Public Charter Schools
Public. Innovative. Accountable.
Alberta Public Charter Schools (APCS) represents publicly funded charter schools across Alberta — supporting families, educators, and policymakers with clear information, coordination, and advocacy.
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Who We Support
Parents & Families
Understand how charter schools work, how admissions and waitlists function, and how to find a school that fits your child’s needs.
APCS Member Schools
Shared advocacy, governance support, and coordination across Alberta’s public charter school sector.
Policymakers & Partners
Clear information, research, and Alberta-specific context on how charter schools fit within public education.
What Are Public Charter Schools?
Public charter schools are another tuition-free part of Alberta’s public education system. They deliver specialized or innovative programs while meeting the same core curriculum, accountability, and reporting requirements as any other public schools.
Publicly funded & tuition-free
Accountable to Alberta Education
Non-profit & non-religious
Part of the public education system
Open to all students that meet the Charter
Designed with flexibility
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Families across Alberta choose charter schools for programs that reflect their child’s learning needs, interests, and learning style.