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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.
One of the largest school jurisdictions in Alberta, Prairie Land Regional Division #25 encompasses approximately 15,500 square kilometers (6,000 square miles) in the East-Central region of the province. Although geographically very large, the jurisdiction serves 1625 students in grades one to twelve, as well as approximately 112 kindergarten students
The eight member Board of Trustees serves students attending 18 schools scattered widely throughout the jurisdiction. Ten of these schools, one of which is an Outreach School, are located in towns and hamlets, while eight are located in colonies of Hutterian Brethren.
 Altario School is a small K-12 school located in the hamlet of Altario. The school serves about 63 students from the rural communities of Altario, Compeer and Kirriemuir.
Altario School
General Delivery
Altario AB T0C 0E0
(403) 552-3828
 Consort School is located in the Village of Consort, and serves around 264 K-12 students from the Village of Consort and surrounding areas. Students from Veteran School take their high school grades at Consort.
Consort School
Bag 1002
Consort AB T0C 1B0
(403) 577-3654
 Veteran School serves 66 K-9 students from the town of Veteran and surrounding area. Students finish their schooling at Consort School.
Veteran School
Box 649
Veteran AB T0C 2S0
(403) 575-3915
Post Secondary Education
The Neutral Hills Community Adult Learning Society provides Community Based Adult Learning. Located in Consort, the Community Adult Learning Society provides learning opportunities for the entire region. Learning opportunities include a wide selection of adult and continuing education classes year-round.
Neutral Hills Community Adult Learning Society
Box 573
Consort, AB T0C 1B0
Phone: (403) 577-3011
Fax: (403) 577-2024
Post-secondary education is available at various colleges and universities throughout the province. Some of the closest institutions include:
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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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