K to 6 Curriculum Renewal Timeline: 2022 to 2024

  • Release 3 new curriculums

    Release final K to 6 English language arts and literature, mathematics and physical education and wellness.

    April 2022
  • Release 3 updated curriculums

    Updated draft K to 6 science, French immersion language arts and literature, and French first language and literature finalized and released.

    May 2022
  • Implement 3 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 province.

    September 2022
  • Pilot 3 updated curriculums

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

    During 2022-23 school year
  • Release 3 new curriculums

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

    During 2023-24 school year
  • Release draft curriculum

    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 are expected to be implemented across province.

    September 2024
  • Pilot draft curriculum

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

    During 2024-25 school year
  • 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 new elementary language arts curriculum (April 2022).
Fine arts
Highlights of the draft elementary fine arts curriculum development process (Sept 2023).
French first language and literature
Highlights of the new elementary French first language and literature curriculum (March 2023).
French immersion language arts and literature
Highlights of the new elementary French immersion curriculum (March 2023).
Mathematics
Highlights of the new elementary mathematics curriculum (April 2022).
Physical education and wellness
Highlights of the new elementary physical education and wellness curriculum (April 2022).
Science
Highlights of the new elementary science curriculum (March 2023).
Social studies
Highlights of the draft elementary social studies curriculum development process (Sept 2023).

Stay informed

Stay informed about K to 6 renewal and feedback opportunities.

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