Through this next school bundle, Alberta’s government is moving forward with a group of elementary and junior high schools that will create space for more than 5,300 students in Edmonton, Calgary, Cochrane and Airdrie. These new schools will help ease pressure in classrooms and support growing communities.
“Investments in school infrastructure are investments in Alberta’s future. Through this school bundle, we are building the classrooms that families need in Edmonton, Calgary, Cochrane and Airdrie. These new schools will provide safe, modern and high-quality spaces that support student success for decades to come.”
Once completed, the new schools will provide modern learning spaces designed in collaboration with school divisions and industry partners to create the best possible learning environment for children. Each school will follow consistent, modern design standards that support accessibility, student well-being and high-quality learning spaces.
“By building more schools in high-growth areas, we’re easing pressure on existing classrooms and creating better learning conditions for both students and teachers. That’s why I remain committed to investing $8.6 billion to build and modernize schools, so every student has the space they need to succeed in a world-class education system.”
This investment reflects Alberta’s commitment to delivering value for taxpayers while ensuring communities have timely access to the school spaces they need. Through the Schools Now program, funding is allocated immediately as each stage of construction is reached rather than waiting for future budget cycles, helping projects move forward without delays. By partnering with the private sector on large-scale infrastructure projects, the province can speed up delivery, streamline design and construction, and support long-term maintenance, while maintaining consistent standards and accountability.
“The Government of Alberta’s continued investment in modern, high quality school infrastructure reflects a clear commitment to students and growing communities across the province. We’re proud to support that vision by partnering with Bird, Wright and Ainsworth to deliver six additional schools that are thoughtfully designed and will be built to last.”
Schools are the foundation for strong, thriving communities and these new schools will feature welcoming, caring learning environments where every student can reach their full potential.
Quick facts
- The estimated construction cost for the six schools is more than $323 million.
- The project is expected to deliver more than $98 million in value-for-money savings compared to conventional design-bid-build construction, representing an estimated 23 per cent cost savings for Alberta taxpayers.
- The six schools will provide learning spaces for more than 5,300 students.
- Schools in the bundle include:
- Edmonton Catholic Schools: Three new K-9 schools in Crystallina Nera East, Heritage Valley and Hays Ridge (each 950-student capacity).
- Rocky View Schools: Two new K-8 schools in Cochrane and Airdrie’s Bayview community (each 905-student capacity).
- Calgary Board of Education: One new K-4 school in Evanston (650-student capacity).
- The schools are targeted to open to students in Fall 2028.