Homeschooling in Alberta
Homeschooling is fully legal and funded in Alberta with simple annual notification.
Home education is legal in Alberta under the Education Act and Home Education Regulation (89/2019). Parents must notify a supervising school authority or the Minister of Education annually. Programs require a plan to achieve learning outcomes, with evaluations by facilitators if supervised.
In our Library: Homeschooling in Alberta: Complete 2026 Guide to Funding, Notification, and Programs
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
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No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Two options: supervised by willing school authority or accredited private school (funded) or unsupervised (notify Minister, no funding).
- Notification for supervised programs to authority; must be accepted before September 30 for funding eligibility.
- Parents responsible for planning, managing, providing, evaluating, and supervising home education.
- Supervised programs: school authority receives funding from Minister, must provide at least 50% to parents.
- No parent qualifications required.
- Supervised programs require evaluations (typically two per year) by teacher facilitator.
- Unsupervised programs have no mandatory evaluations, supervision, or funding.
- High school students in supervised programs eligible for credits and diploma exams.
Legal Framework
Education Act, SA 2012, c E-0.3, and the Home Education Regulation (Alta. Reg. 89/2019) made under the Act. The Regulation sets out the planning and delivery requirements for home education programs, the roles and responsibilities of the parent and supervising school authority, learning outcomes, eligibility for high school credits, evaluation of student progress, key funding parameters, and the circumstances under which a home education program may be terminated. The Home Education Handbook (most recently published 2025) provides operational guidance. Responsible authority: Alberta Education.
Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Alberta
The Waldorf Map lists 3 schools in Alberta, with phone numbers, websites and a map. If you are homeschooling, many run parent-and-child groups, open mornings and fairs that families outside the school are welcome at.
- Calgary Waldorf School, Calgary
- The WISE Charter School, Edmonton
- Alpenglow School, Canmore
Filing Requirements
What to file
Home Education Notification Form – Supervised by School Authority
When
September 30 for funding
Where
Supervising school authority or accredited private school
How to submit
Form approved by Minister
What to include
- • Intent to home educate; authority responds within 15 school days
Can notify anytime but post-Sept 29 ineligible for funding that year
How to Get Started
- 1
Find willing associate board or accredited private school in spring
- 2
Submit annual notification form before September 30
- 3
Develop program plan for learning outcomes
- 4
Participate in two facilitator evaluations per year
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Funding support
- ✓Professional facilitator guidance
- ✓Pathway to official diploma
Cons
- •Dependent on authority acceptance
- •Evaluation requirements
- •Funding cutoff date
Questions about homeschooling in Alberta
When must I notify for supervised funding?
By September 30; notifications after are accepted but ineligible for that year's funding.
Do I need to submit a curriculum plan?
No submission required; parents develop plan to achieve outcomes, submit only if requested by supervised authority.
What happens in evaluations for supervised programs?
Teacher facilitator conducts at least two per year, typically in fall and spring, assessing progress toward outcomes.
Can I switch from supervised to unsupervised mid-year?
Yes, notify Minister; prior notification expires end of school year anyway.
Is funding guaranteed in supervised option?
Authority must offer at least 50% to parents if they receive it from Minister; actual amount based on enrollment by Sept 30.
What about high school diplomas in unsupervised?
No direct access; consider supervised for credits and exams, or external accreditation.
Are there parent qualification requirements?
None; parents fully responsible for planning and delivery.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · AB homeschool law guide