Alternative Programs
The Palliser School Division offers diverse alternative education programs to support parent choice in their children’s education.
Alternative programs focus on specific languages, cultures, religions, subject areas, or unique teaching philosophies distinct from regular programs. Palliser’s alternative options include:
- Faith-based programs: Ten schools are located in Calgary and one in Brant.
- Low German Mennonite schools: Located in Barons, Carmangay, Coaldale, and Iron Springs.
- Specialty schools: A sports school in Calgary
- An online/hybrid school: Palliser Beyond Borders, with staff based in Coaldale and students from all over Alberta and beyond. PBB also supports all students in the division by offering flexible learning options.
- Hutterite colony schools: Seventeen across the division.
Palliser collaborates with community societies that support the alternative program's unique components, transportation, and facilities. However, all school operations and administration remain under the Palliser School Division's jurisdiction.
Learn more about our faith-based alternative programs
Please contact the faith-based school near you to arrange a school tour.
Brant Christian School, Village of Brant
Calgary Christian School, Calgary
Calgary Islamic School Akram Jomaa Campus, Calgary
Calgary Islamic School Omar Bin Al-Khattab Campus, Calgary
Heritage Christian Academy, Calgary
Horizon Leadership Academy, Calgary
Master's Academy and College, Calgary
Menno Simons Christian School, Calgary
Trinity Christian School, Calgary