Overseas School Accreditation
Alberta's education system is recognized internationally as one of the best learning systems in the world. As such, a number of schools overseas are interested in offering the Alberta curriculum and giving their students the opportunity to graduate with an Alberta high school credential. These schools may cater to Canadian students who are temporarily out of the country or to foreign students who wish to achieve an Alberta High School diploma and potentially continue their studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
To date, Alberta Education has accredited three out-of-province schools. To achieve accreditation, all schools underwent an extensive application, review and inspection process and continue to work closely with the Department.
The International School of Macao located in Macao, China was accredited in 2006 and has continuing accreditation status with Alberta Education.
The Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School of Hong Kong located in Hong Kong, China was accredited in September 2007 and has continuing accreditation status with Alberta Education.
The Canadian International School located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with preliminary status in 2009.
The Neuchatel Junior College in Neuchatel, Switzerland was accredited in December 2007. It holds preliminary accreditation status.
Alberta Education is working with Mount St. Agnus towards accreditation status for September 2010.
To become accredited by Alberta Education, out-of-province schools and school authorities must meet the accreditation standards outlined in the Accreditation of Out-of-Province Schools Operational Manual. The manual also contains information on the application process and costs involved. Click here to download the application for Alberta Education Accreditation of Out-of-Province Schools.
