Alberta's government is speeding up the construction of 11 previously announced school projects for communities in Calgary, Coalhurst, Donnelly, Falher, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie County, Lac La Biche, Red Deer, Strathmore and Wetaskiwin. When complete, the 11 projects will create more than 8,000 new and updated student spaces.
"We are building more schools at a faster rate, never before seen in Alberta. Through this innovative approach to building more schools now, backed by our generational investment of $8.6 billion to build more than 100 schools across the province, we will ensure every student in Alberta has the space to engage in the province's world-class education system."
Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare
Last fall, Alberta's government announced an $8.6 billion plan to speed-up school construction and build and renovate more than 100 schools. Since then, a total of 33 previously announced school projects have been approved to move forward to the next stage of the construction process. There are now 132 active school projects in communities across Alberta.
"Alberta's government is delivering on our commitment to build vibrant, high-quality learning environments for students across the province. By accelerating school construction and expanding modular classroom capacity, we're making sure families in growing communities have access to the education spaces they need - now and into the future."
Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure
"We are grateful to see two of our high schools advancing in the School Construction Accelerator Program. With our student population growing rapidly and our high schools already over capacity, these new builds and modernizations/additions are critical to ensuring our students have access to quality, Catholic education close to home."
Shannon Cook, board chair, Calgary Catholic School District
"Golden Hills School Division extends its appreciation to the Government of Alberta for the approval of a new school to replace Westmount School in Strathmore. This investment reflects a shared commitment to providing students with modern, vibrant learning environments that meet the needs of our growing student population. Golden Hills is proud to lead innovative projects that engage students in meaningful, future-focused learning. This new school will further support our vision of creating dynamic spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity and a strong sense of community."
Laurie Huntley, board chair, Golden Hills School Division
To create more student spaces where they are needed most in the coming school year, Alberta's government is investing $50 million to provide modular classrooms to 19 school boards. The funding will build 50 new modular classrooms and relocate 19 others to provide more than 1,650 new and relocated student spaces in some of Alberta's fastest-growing communities. The $50 million investment adds to the $140 million invested in modular classrooms in 2024.
Quick facts
- Alberta's government is committing $8.6 billion to deliver:
- up to 90 new schools and up to 24 renovations or replacements
- more than 200,000 new and updated student spaces
- The provincial government uses a staged school project funding approach that includes pre-planning, planning, design and construction approvals.
- Production of new modular classroom units will begin immediately.
- The first units will be ready for pickup in July; some units will be installed by school divisions before the school year begins, while others will be installed early in the 2025-26 school year.
Related information
Backgrounder : Fast-tracked school projects (11) - May 2025
