K to 12 Curriculum Renewal Timeline: 2022 to 2027

  • Implement 3 new curriculums

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

    September 2022
  • Implement 5 new curriculums

    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.
     

    2023-24 school year
  • Implement 3 new curriculums

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

    2024-25 school year
  • Release 4 draft grades 7 to 9 curriculums

    Draft grades 7 to 9 curriculums for career education and financial literacy, mathematics, physical education and wellness, and social studies released.
     

    2025-26 school year
  • Implement social studies curriculum

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

    September 2025
  • Field test 4 draft grades 7 to 9 curriculums

    Optional field testing of draft grades 7 to 9 curriculums for career education and financial literacy, mathematics, physical education and wellness, and social studies took place across the province.
     

    2025-26 school year
  • Implement social studies curriculum

    New grades 4 to 6 social studies will be implemented across the province.

    September 2026
  • Pilot 4 draft 7 to 9 curriculums

    Optional classroom piloting of draft grades 7 to 9 curriculums for career education and financial literacy, mathematics, physical education and wellness, and social studies will begin.
     

    2026-27 school year
  • Field test 3 draft curriculums

    Optional field testing of draft science 7 to 9 curriculum, career and life management 10 and physical education and wellness 10 will begin.

    2026-27 school year
  • Implement 4 new 7 to 9 curriculums

    New 7 to 9 curriculums for career education and financial literacy, mathematics, physical education and wellness, and social studies will be implemented.
     

    September 2027

Subject areas

The K to 12 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.

View Alberta’s curriculum on New learnAlberta.