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.

Brooks is part of the Grasslands Regional School Division #6, headquartered in Brooks (Tel: (403) 793-6700, Fax: (403) 362-8225). Christ the Redeemer School Division, headquartered in Okotoks (Tel: (403) 938-4575).

Daycare/Nursery
Apple Blossom Day Homes
Tel: 1-877-842-7753

Brooks Nursery School
Tel: (403) 362-4828

Newell Integrated Child Care Centre
Tel: (403) 362-6559

Public
Public schools located in Brooks include:

Eastbrook Elementary (2 -6)
Tel: (403) 362-5464

Griffin Park School (2-6)
Tel: (403) 362-7555  

Central Elementary School (Preschool – Grade 11)
Tel: (403) 362-2660

Brooks Junior High School (7 – 9)
Tel: (403) 362-3524   

Brooks Composite High School (10-12)
Tel: (403) 362-4814 

Sunrise Schools (4 -12)
Tel: (403) 793-2025

Ecole Francophone de Brooks
Tel: (403) 362-2010 

Separate
Separate schools located in Brooks include:

Holy Family Academy (K-6)
Tel: (403) 362-8001

St. Joseph’s Collegiate (7-12)
Tel: (403) 362-5989

Private
Private schools located in Brooks include:

Newell Christian School Society is located outside of Brooks and provides a faith-based alternative.
Tel: (403) 378-4448

Others

The Sunrise Outreach School provides students age 15-20 an alternative to conventional classrooms and school. This school offers a full complement of courses to achieve a high school diploma while trying to create an alternative learning environment sensitive to the needs of the individual.

The Brooks Community Adult Learning Council (BCALC) provides educational programs and non-credit courses to the community of Brooks.

The Brooks Campus of Medicine Hat College provides post-secondary technical and business certificate courses, plus 1st and 2nd year university transfer programs.

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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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