K to 6 Curriculum Renewal Timeline: 2022 to 2025

  • Implement three new curriculums by grades

    New K to 3 mathematics and English language arts and literature, and K to 6 physical education and wellness implemented across the province.

    September 2022
  • Pilot three updated curriculums

    Updated draft K to 6 science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature piloted in classrooms.

    During 2022-23 school year
  • Release 3 new curriculums

    New K to 6 science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature curriculums released.

    Spring 2023
  • Implement 5 new curriculums by grades

    New grades 4 to 6 mathematics and English language arts and literature, and K to 3 science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature implemented across the province.

    During 2023-24 school year
  • Release draft curriculum

    Updated draft K to 6 social studies curriculum released for further engagement with Albertans and education partners.

    Winter 2024
  • Implement 3 new curriculums by grades

    New grades 4 to 6 science, French first language and literature, and French immersion language arts and literature implemented across the province.

    September 2024
  • Pilot draft curriculum

    Updated draft K to 6 social studies curriculum piloted in classrooms.

    During 2024-25 school year
  • Implement curriculum

    New K to 3 social studies will be implemented across the province, with optional implementation for grades 4 to 6.

     

    September 2025
  • Release draft curriculum

    Draft K to 6 fine arts curriculum will be made available at a later date for further engagement with Albertans and education partners.

    Later date

Subject areas

The K to 6 curriculum outlines what students will learn in each subject and grade.

Students will gain specific knowledge and foundational skills that will prepare them for the future.

English language arts and literature
Highlights of the elementary language arts curriculum (April 2022).
Fine arts
Highlights of the draft elementary fine arts curriculum development process (September 2023).
French first language and literature
Highlights of the elementary French first language and literature curriculum (March 2023).
French immersion language arts and literature
Highlights of the elementary French immersion language arts and literature curriculum (March 2023).
Mathematics
Highlights of the elementary mathematics curriculum (April 2022).
Physical education and wellness
Highlights of the elementary physical education and wellness curriculum (April 2022).
Science
Highlights of the elementary science curriculum (March 2023).
Social studies
Highlights of the new elementary social studies curriculum (May 2025).