Education
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Parents and Students Enjoy a Limitless Array of Educational Options
With its open boundaries and variety of specialized fields of study, the Edmonton Public Schools system gives parents and children an amazing, and growing, range of opportunities.
NorQuest’s Centre of Excellence in Intercultural Education Breaks Down Cultural Barriers
Edmonton’s NorQuest College is attempting, through both language and customs, to break down the barriers that can exist when cultures have communication challenges.
Edmonton’s Colleges and Universities Elevate Area’s Global Profile
Increasingly, higher education in Edmonton is also becoming wider education, as many of the city’s universities and colleges expand their vision to reach across Canada and throughout the world.
University of Alberta Marks a Century of Excellence
Starting college can be nerve wracking. But it helps when the university you choose to attend has a background in excellence, a variety of programs and a community of students who love being there.
Edmonton Public Schools Champion Choice for Parents
Back in the mid-1970s, Edmonton Public Schools implemented a revolutionary idea: Parents could choose to send their children to any school in the district, regardless of where they lived. Schools were also tailored to meet the needs of particular student populations and interests.
Victoria School of the Performing and Visual Arts Nurtures Creativity and Scholarship
Few would find it surprising that creative students want to attend the Victoria School of the Performing and Visual Arts. But the Edmonton school, affectionately nicknamed “Vic,” also holds strong appeal for students seeking rigorous academics.
Edmonton Public Schools Offer Comprehensive Foreign Language Programs
Language classes are common offerings in most school districts. In the Edmonton Public Schools, for instance, students must study a foreign language for a minimum of six years.
Canadian Programs Allow International Students to Work During and After College
More than 250,000 permanent immigrants arrive in Canada each year, with a majority of them going to the country’s three biggest cities – Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Thousands of International Students Attend Edmonton Colleges and Universities
Anna Kuranicheva arrived in Edmonton from Ukraine in 1998‚ ready to study anthropology on the master’s level at the University of Alberta.
University of Alberta Paleontologist Discovers Big ‘New’ Dinosaur
You’ve heard of Triceratops and Stegosaurus‚ but if Mapusaurus sounds unfamiliar‚ it’s for good reason.
Award-Winning Edmonton Teacher Helps Students Explore Careers
Deb Meraw does more than just talk about her passion for work – she models it each day for her students.
Edmonton Public Schools Offer Amazing Array of Educational Options
In Edmonton’s public schools‚ the word “choice” means more than selecting classes or even schools. Choice means the opportunity to craft an education tailored to each student.
Ten Colleges and Universities Draw More Than 140,000 Students to Edmonton
When it comes to the importance of higher education in Edmonton‚ perhaps Paul Byrne sums it up best.
