Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) welcomes international students from around the world to experience a high-quality Canadian education in one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse cities. As one of the largest and most respected school divisions in Western Canada, EPSB is responsible for the education of over 122,000 students across 214 schools. They offer exceptional academic programs, innovative learning opportunities, and a warm, inclusive community that supports the success of every student.
🌟What Makes Edmonton Public Schools Special?
- One of Canada’s largest public school divisions: serving over 120,000 students across more than 200 schools.
- Offers a wide variety of specialized programs: IB, Advanced Placement (AP), Fine Arts, STEM, Sports Academies, and Career & Technology Studies.
- Alberta’s internationally recognized curriculum: providing strong academic preparation for university and future careers.
- Strong international student support: providing dedicated English language support and comprehensive student services.
- Provides opportunities: encouraging students to participate in athletics, leadership programs, clubs, arts, and community activities.
- Excellent location: located in Edmonton, a safe, affordable, and multicultural city with a lower cost of living than many major Canadian cities.
- Strong academic pathway: leading Canadian universities and post-secondary institutions.
- Homestay program: partners with the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) to provide international students with safe, welcoming accommodations that support cultural integration and English language development.
📚Featured Programs
Art Programs
Arts programming features a greater emphasis on the study of visual arts, music, dance, drama and theatre.
Programs:
Athletic Program
Sports Alternative
- Combines regular academic studies with sport-specific training during the school day, helping students balance education and athletic development.
- Students receive professional coaching and skill development in their chosen sport while completing the Alberta curriculum.
- Focuses on building leadership, teamwork, discipline, healthy lifestyles, and personal growth through sport.
- Available through various partner academies and schools, offering opportunities in sports such as hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, golf, and other athletic disciplines.
Faith- Based Programs
Students develop their spirituality in a non-denominational, Christian environment. Prayer, self-reflection and the demonstration of Christian values through community service activities are integral to faith-based programs:
Language Programs
Bilingual Programs – Students can study part of their curriculum in another language while learning the Alberta curriculum. Languages include:
- American Sign Language Bilingual
- Arabic Bilingual
- Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual
- German Bilingual
- Hebrew Bilingual
- Spanish Bilingual
French Immersion – Students develop strong French language skills through a program where many subjects are taught in French, helping them become functionally bilingual in English and French.
Teaching Philosophy Program
Each of these programs uses a different approach to teaching the curriculum. Programs may feature a specific academic focus, subject matter, learning style or classroom setting.
Programs:
- Academic Alternative
- Academic Enrichment
- Advanced Placement
- Business and Innovation
- Caraway
- Cogito
- International Baccalaureate Programming
- Nellie McClung Girls’ Junior High
- Sakinah Circle
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Sciences
- Traditional
Specialized Programming
EPSB offers a wide range of specialized learning supports to help students with diverse emotional, behavioural, cognitive, physical, medical, and learning needs succeed. Support services are available within regular classrooms and through specialized programs, ensuring students receive the assistance they need in an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Community Learning Skills
- Connections
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Extensions
- Gifted and Talented
- Individual Support
- Literacy
- Opportunity
- Strategies
- Tevie Miller Heritage School Program
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Edmonton Public Schools’ English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students whose first language is not English. Through specialized language instruction and classroom support, students develop their English proficiency while successfully participating in academic studies and school life alongside their peers.
🌍International Students
International Student Program
Edmonton Public Schools welcomes international students through its dedicated International Student Program. Students study alongside Canadian peers while benefiting from English language learning opportunities, academic support, and preparation for future post-secondary studies.
Students follow the Alberta curriculum and can choose from a variety of academic, elective, and specialized courses to support their educational goals.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the International Student Program, applicants should:
- Hold a valid passport from a country other than Canada
- Demonstrate satisfactory academic performance through recent school transcripts
- Provide a recommendation from a teacher or school administrator
- Meet applicable tuition and program fee requirements
- Obtain a valid Canadian study permit for studies longer than six months
✨Follow link to International Programs official website for more details.
🏫Schools
Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) operates 214 schools across the city of Edmonton, serving more than 122,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The division includes 125 elementary schools, 26 junior high schools, and 16 senior high schools, along with alternative and specialized learning programs designed to meet diverse student needs. EPSB offers a wide range of academic pathways and enrichment opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), fine arts, career and technology studies, sports academies, and inclusive education supports, helping students develop the skills and knowledge needed for future success.
✨Visit following links for full school list:
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