​​​Regular Program at the CBE

Even though most of our schools offer a regular program, no two are quite the same. All schools teach according to Alberta Education’s mandated curriculum, however a school’s focus, optional courses and school activities are as unique as every school.​​​

​​German Bilingual Program (K-6) at the CBE

The German Bilingual Program provides students with the opportunity to acquire the basic skills for speaking, reading, writing, listening and communicating in both English and German at a young age. It is a program in which German and English are used as the languages of instruction, beginning in kindergarten or Grade 1.

Registration

• Students entering kindergarten or Grade 1 can register. Previous German experience is not required and parents do not need to know the language.

• Students with previous German language experience may start the German Bilingual program at other grade levels. In the case of alternate entry points, the student, parents and principal of the designated school will meet to determine a personalized plan for successful entry.
  

Benefits of Learning German

• Expands the intellect
• Teaches responsible citizenship
• Develops enhanced feelings of self-esteem due to pride in having acquired a tangible skill
• Strengthens English literacy skills
• Encourages the joy of lifelong learning
• Promotes exploration, understanding and appreciation of the cultures of the German-speaking world and contributes to multilingualism and multiculturalism
• Allows students to compete internationally
• Provides students with more choices for advanced education and career options
• Broadens students' cultural life through access to literature, art, music and theatre in another language
• Build fluency in both languages (English 50% & German 50%).
• Explore rich traditions and experience German culture first hand.

Benefits of the CBE German Bilingual Program

• In elementary, a 50/50 split in instructional time between English and German allows students to build fluency in both languages. Children learn to understand and respond appropriately in German in a range of everyday situations.
  
• The Canadian and German government have a Memorandum of Understanding (Youth Mobility Program), which enables young workers to obtain working visas for Canada or Germany easily. If you already speak some German, it might be fun to work in Germany for a couple of years!

Visit the CBE website to help determine whether or not the German Bilingual Program (K-6) is right for your child and for information on language credentialing.​

​​Middle Years at the CBE

Middle years learning refers to education offered to students between the ages of 10-15. These years are critical in keeping our students on the path to high school completion and their career futures. Keys for student success include: participating in hands-on, purposeful and relevant learning; creating positive relationships with peers, teachers and other adults; and being actively involved in the community and feeling supported by family, businesses and other organizations that surround them.

Learn more about our students in their middle years, including how their learning will change and how you can support your child, visit the CBE website.​

​​​​Exploring Career Choices

For Grades 5 to 9 at the CBE, we offer Career & Technology Foundations (CTF). This is an inquiry-based, hands-on program that focuses on essential skills common to occupational areas, and our students personalize their learning based on their interests and passions.​​​