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.
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
Accountable to Alberta Education
Non-profit & non-religious
They are public education
Open to all students that meet the Charter
Designed with flexibility
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Find a School
Families across Alberta choose charter schools for programs that reflect their child’s learning needs, interests, and learning style.