Education

Providing access to education and training opportunities is essential in creating a well-prepared workforce and strong communities. South east Alberta’s schools, college, other education institutions and have a lot to offer newcomers in lifelong learning.

Bassano is part of the Grasslands Regional School Division #6, headquartered in Brooks (Tel: 403-362-2555).

Public
Bassano School is a 400 student K-12 school serving the Town of Bassano, the surrounding area, and the neighboring Siksika First Nation. As a result, our school has a very multi-cultural feel to it. Our school motto is "Best Efforts Equal Success" and our main school goals are improving reading comprehension and promoting moral intelligence. We have an Alberta Initiative for School Improvement project (Focused Reading Comprehension) running at our school which involves a partnership with the University of Calgary. High School students have access to a welding and mechanics program through the "Innovation Award" winning mobile CTS lab that is provided by Grasslands Public Schools and Alberta Learning.

Sports is an integral part of our school culture - "Go Broncos".

Post Secondary Education

The Brooks campus of Medicine Hat College is only 50 kms away from Bassano and provides post-secondary technical and business certificate courses, plus 1st and 2nd year university transfer programs.

Bassano is part of the Wild Rose Region.

With internationally recognized post secondary institutions, the Wild Rose Region is attracting students from around the world.

For information on Educational Opportunities in close proximity to Bassano visit the school's corresponding website:

• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge
• SAIT
• Mount Royal College
• Alberta College of Art & Design
• Devry Canada
• Lethbridge College
• Medicine Hat College
• Olds Agricultural College
• Red Deer College

Other Educational Opportunities within close proximity are:
Prairie Bible Institute offers a wide range of programs, including ministry, aviation, drama, wilderness leadership and music, to students from over 20 countries around the world. Students can earn a one-year certificate or a four-year degree.

Covenant Bible College is an eight-month program of Christian discipleship. The Strathmore campus is one of three campuses, with the other two located in Colorado and Ecuador.

Rosebud School of the Arts offers a unique blend of practical and theoretical training in the performing arts. In addition to the arts program, Rosebud provides apprenticeship programs in the hospitality industry.

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For more information:

• ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service) - Information on education, training, financial assistance, grants, bursaries, transfers, on-line student services, and more.
• Alberta Education Curriculum - Excellent information and resources for parents of students; it includes information on school choices, summaries of required curriculum, and “homework” help.
• Alberta Education - Schools - A complete list of schools and school boards.
• Alberta Children's Services - Information and check-lists to help parents find quality child care, plus information and links about child care subsidies, adoption, parent support services, and phone numbers for the Kids Help Line, and the Child Care Help Line for Parents.
• Child Care Subsidy - If you have child care costs for preschool children, you may not be aware that all eligible Albertans may qualify for the Child Care Subsidy Program.  Click on the link to get complete information about the Child Care Subsidy or to try the Estimator.
• The Corporate Education Network (CENetwork) is a comprehensive website that promotes a “one-stop-shop” of training services available to individuals and businesses in Southeast Alberta. Users of the CENetwork can research, compare and register for training courses, events, and facilities, all in one centralized online location. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with Entre-Corp Business Development Centre, Medicine Hat College, Palliser Economic Partnership and Office of Learning Technologies – Human Resources and Social Development.
• Monthly Living Allowance - Information from the Alberta Student Finance Board.
• National Child Benefit (Low Income Families) - This program provides financial and social support to low-income families.

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