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.

The Village of Tilley is served by the Grasslands School Division #6, with the main office in Brooks, Alberta. Tilley School caters to all children Kindergarten to grade 12.

Daycare/Nursery
New preschool starting in September of 2006 called Tilley Tiger Cubs getting kids ready for kindergarten. It is partially funded by Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).

Separate/Alternative Schools
Tilley Mennonite School

Catholic Schools
There are two Catholic schools available in Brooks: St. Joseph’s Collegiate and Holy Family Academy.

Post Secondary Education

Medicine Hat College Brooks Campus is only 20 minutes away from the Village of Tilley. This campus opened in 1991 and has recently developed on campus student housing.

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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