Alberta Education K-12

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Alberta grade conversion for 3 children, Calgary Board of Education (CBE) intake protocol, accredited Islamic school tuition, and required documents.

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Alberta grade structure, newcomer ELL assessment, and Islamic schooling in Calgary

Primary Default Pathway$0 Tuition (Publicly Funded K-12)

Calgary Public Schools (CBE) — Primary Educational Pathway

Under Alberta Education, all newcomer children (PR or Work Permit) receive 100% tuition-free public education through the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). Islamic schools (CIS/Al-Amal) remain an optional alternative for families wanting specialized day school curriculum.

CBE Welcome Centre Portal

Kingsland Reception: 1221 – 8 St SW

Public Schools (CBE) — Primary

$0 CAD / Year

•Tuition: Completely free for Alberta residents; small incidental supplies fee (~$90/yr).
•Placement: Guaranteed community school assignment based on residential home address.
•ELL English Support: Comprehensive intake and language development built into the daily curriculum.
•Islamic Integration: Balanced with weekend Islamic schooling (Madrasah / Tahfeez at Akram Jomaa).

Islamic Schools (CIS) — Optional Alternative

~$2,450 CAD / Child

•Society Enhancement Fee: ~$2,450/year per child (subsidized public alternative model).
•Curriculum: Full Alberta Program of Studies + daily Arabic language and Islamic Studies.
•Environment: Daily congregational prayers (Dhuhr/Asr), halal cafeteria, Quranic focus.
•Waiting Lists: Competitive admissions; requires early spring application or waitlist queue.

Child Grade Progression Cards

Yassir Household Profile

Child 1Age 16

Alberta Division:Senior High School (Grades 10–12)Grade 11

✓ Primary Default (CBE Public):Designated community high school (e.g. Nelson Mandela or Ernest Manning)

Optional Alternative (Islamic School):CIS Akram Jomaa High School Campus (Gr 10-12)

Credit-based diploma track requiring 100 credits + Grade 12 Alberta Diploma Examinations.

Child 2Age 11

Alberta Division:Elementary School (Grades 1–6)Grade 6

✓ Primary Default (CBE Public):Designated community elementary school with ELL support

Optional Alternative (Islamic School):CIS Akram Jomaa, CIS OBK, or Al-Amal Academy

Child will write Alberta Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) in Grade 6.

Child 3Age 5

Alberta Division:Early Childhood Services (ECS)Kindergarten

✓ Primary Default (CBE Public):Designated neighborhood CBE elementary school (half-day or full-day alternating)

Optional Alternative (Islamic School):CIS Akram Jomaa or Al-Amal Academy Kindergarten

No tuition for public CBE Kindergarten; society enhancement fee applies for CIS ($2,450).

Accredited Islamic Alternative Schools

Accredited alternative schools if your family chooses an Islamic day school model

Optional Alternative

NE • Public Alternative (Islamic)

Calgary Islamic School — Akram Jomaa Campus

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Annual Tuition/Fee:$2,450 CAD/yr

Sibling Discount Rate:$2,250 CAD/yr

Charter Bus Service:+$1,350 CAD/yr

Curriculum Focus:

✓100% Alberta Program of Studies (writes provincial PATs and Grade 12 Diplomas)

✓Daily Arabic Language instruction (native and non-native tracks)

✓Islamic Studies (Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah, Hadith)

2612 – 37 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5L2Visit Website

SE / Mayland Heights • Public Alternative (Islamic)

Calgary Islamic School — Omar Bin Al-Khattab Campus

Kindergarten to Grade 9

Annual Tuition/Fee:$2,450 CAD/yr

Sibling Discount Rate:$2,250 CAD/yr

Charter Bus Service:+$1,350 CAD/yr

Curriculum Focus:

✓Alberta Program of Studies with full Islamic character integration

✓Arabic Language and Quranic recitation

✓Junior high leadership and science fair enrichment

225 – 28 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 5K4Visit Website

NW • Public Alternative (Islamic)

Al-Amal Academy

Kindergarten to Grade 9

Annual Tuition/Fee:$2,200 CAD/yr

Sibling Discount Rate:$2,000 CAD/yr

Charter Bus Service:+$1,250 CAD/yr

Curriculum Focus:

✓Singapore Math for advanced mathematics foundations

✓Project REACH social-emotional and mental wellbeing curriculum

✓Structured Arabic and Quranic studies under accredited teachers

9 Royal Vista Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3R 0N2Visit Website

Mandatory School Document Checklist

Mandatory for CBE Intake

Mandatory DocumentDay 1 Intake

Children's Passports & Legal Status

Original passports and validated Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) or valid Study/Work permit.

Mandatory DocumentDay 1 Intake

Official Certified Birth Certificates

Original birth certificates listing both parents' legal names, accompanied by certified English translation.

Mandatory DocumentPrior to School Assignment

Proof of Calgary Residential Address

Residential lease agreement, ENMAX utility bill, mortgage statement, or home insurance policy with parent name and address.

Mandatory DocumentWelcome Centre Assessment

Previous School Transcripts & Report Cards

Last 2 years of official report cards and transcripts from previous schools in Saudi Arabia (translated into English).

RecommendedFirst 30 Days

Immunization & Health Records

Yellow vaccination booklet or digital health record translated into English. CBE keeps on file for Alberta Health Services communicable outbreak protocols.

Mandatory DocumentOnline Registration (SchoolEngage)

Parent Photo Identification & Digital Selfie

Government photo ID. CBE online portal requires parent photo verification holding government ID.