More people are calling Alberta home, which means more students are enrolling in schools across the province, leading to increasing enrolment pressures. Since 2020, student enrolment in Alberta has grown by almost 89,000 students, with much of this growth concentrated in the Calgary metro region. To ensure every student has the space to grow and thrive, Alberta's government is making more investments in new and ongoing school projects across the province.
Budget 2025, if passed, will kick-start 18 new school projects in the Calgary metro area, adding 14,400 new and updated student spaces. In total, there are now 49 school projects underway in and around Calgary.
"Being able to meet the needs of our rapidly growing population is a top priority for Alberta's government and that's why we're investing in 18 new school projects in the Calgary area. These investments will help ease the pressure on our K-12 system and ensure that every student receives the quality education they deserve, in a great school that will prepare them for success in the future."
Danielle Smith, Premier
"We have heard from parents and school boards that the province needs more schools and student spaces to keep up with growing enrolment. I am proud to say that we have stepped up to the plate to meet these demands. Our plan to build schools will make sure every student has a space close to home."
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education
Budget 2025, if passed, funds a total of 41 new school projects across the province, including more than 38,500 new and renovated student spaces. In total, there are now 132 active school projects across Alberta, all of which are being fast-tracked through the new and improved funding process designed and released by Alberta's government in fall of 2024.
"The strength of our communities comes from the strength of our people. When we ensure that students have access to well-built and well-maintained classrooms to foster positive education, we are setting up the next generation to succeed. I am proud to play a role in building the schools our province needs."
Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure
Last fall, Alberta's government announced a generational investment of $8.6 billion to accelerate school construction and build new classroom spaces to address unprecedented enrolment growth. Over the next seven years, Alberta's government will fund more than 100 new and renovated school projects in fast-growing communities around Alberta, adding more than 200,000 student spaces across the province.
"We are grateful to the Government of Alberta for recognizing the urgent need for new learning spaces. Our hope is that through the School Construction Accelerator Program these schools will quickly move from design to shovels in the ground. It will be a great day when we can welcome students and staff into each of these 10 new schools."
Patricia Bolger, board chair, Calgary Board of Education
"We thank the Government of Alberta for recognizing the need to invest in the Francophone education system. The modernization of École de la Rose sauvage will ensure FrancoSud can continue offering world-class education in a learning environment that meets the needs of our students, staff, and community. We're looking forward to collaborating with Alberta Education and Alberta Infrastructure to complete this modernization project in a timely manner."
Hélène Emmell, chair, Conseil scolaire FrancoSud
Budget 2025 is meeting the challenge faced by Alberta with continued investments in education and health, lower taxes for families and a focus on supporting the economy.
Quick facts
- The 2025 Capital Plan allocates $75 million over the next three years for the planning and design of the 41 school capital projects approved in 2025 and $2.3 billion to building and updating previously announced school projects.
- With Budget 2025, if passed, there are now 49 school projects underway in the metropolitan Calgary region:
- 21 projects with construction approval
- 15 projects with design approval
- 11 projects with planning approval
- 2 projects with preplanning approval
Budget 2025 (if passed) new school projects in the Calgary region (15)
