Online homeschool in Alberta

Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Alberta families — $850 CAD/child Home Ed Funding covers curriculum costs. Built for U of A, U of C, U of Lethbridge applications.

Alberta's universal Home Education Funding ($850 CAD/child/year) is one of Canada's most generous homeschool support programmes. Combined with Alberta's 10,000+ multigenerational homeschool community (largest per-capita in Canada), this makes Alberta one of the most homeschool-friendly jurisdictions in North America.

Homeschool law in Alberta

Alberta registered families homeschool under a school authority's home education funding programme — Alberta Education provides approximately $850 CAD per child per year to be spent on approved educational expenses including curriculum, tutoring, supplies, and exam fees. The system is universal (no income test) and one of the most generous in Canada.

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Fees

From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.

Frequently asked questions

How does Alberta Home Education Funding work for Smartious?

Alberta Education provides ~$850 CAD per child per year through a participating school authority (e.g. Wisdom Home Schooling, ARPDC, public school board home ed programmes). Funds flow through the authority to families for approved educational expenses including online curriculum providers, tutoring, supplies, and exam fees. Smartious is recognised as an approved online curriculum provider for major Alberta home ed authorities — your $850 funding offsets curriculum costs.

How much does Smartious cost for Alberta families after Home Ed Funding?

Tuition starts from USD 423 per month, roughly 545 CAD at current exchange, and provincial funding where available offsets a meaningful portion of it. Request pricing through the enrolment form and we send the full structure, including your net cost after funding, the same day.

Is Smartious recognized by U of A, U of C, and U of Lethbridge?

Yes. University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan, Mount Royal, Athabasca (online), and Ambrose all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. U of A and U of C's competitive Engineering and Medicine programmes particularly value Cambridge A-Level rigour. We provide free APAS (Alberta Post-secondary Application System)-equivalent guidance and university-specific application support.

What's the live class schedule for Alberta families on Mountain Time?

Live classes run 6 AM – 3 PM Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Morning blocks finish before noon — leaving afternoons for Rocky Mountain outdoor education (hiking, skiing in Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper, fishing, mountain biking), 4-H, sports, or music lessons. Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat families all access identical service.

Can my Alberta child do Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level instead of Alberta Education Program?

Yes. U of A, U of C, U of Lethbridge, MacEwan, and Mount Royal all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications as equivalent to Alberta High School Diploma for admission. Some Alberta families do both — Cambridge for academic depth alongside Alberta credits through Alberta Distance Learning or supplementary providers. Cambridge A-Level strengthens U of A and U of C competitive admissions notably.

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What parents say

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