Are you in high school or considering a post-secondary education? Get started with post-secondary planning and begin exploring your options. Then learn how to make it happen, get involved in student life, and plan for future employment in your field.
Where Do I Start?
Explore Options
Learn About Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a post-secondary education program that combines work experience, on-the-job and technical training.
Part-Time Learning Options
Going to school part-time can give you flexibility to work while you study, take care of your family, or ease your course load.
Distance Learning: Make It Work for You
Distance learning, also known as distributed or online learning, is a way of “going to school” that lets you choose when and where you learn.
Indigenous Peoples Colleges
A number of post-secondary schools across Alberta offer programs for Indigenous Peoples.
Plan a Gap Year That Works for You
Finished school and wondering what’s next? Studying but not sure if you’re on the right path? Find out how a planned gap year can help you explore options.
Study Abroad: Choose the Right Program
If you’re thinking about studying abroad, give yourself plenty of time to research your options and find the opportunity that’s right for you.
Still in High School?
Start Planning What Steps to Take After High School
After high school, you may look for work or continue your education. Check out this quick introduction to resources that can help you figure out your next steps.
Get Started with the Registered Apprenticeship Program
If you’re a high school student interested in the skilled trades, RAP might be for you. RAP lets you earn on-the-job training hours towards an apprenticeship program while you earn credits towards your high school diploma.
Dual Credit: Get a Head Start on Your Career
You don’t have to wait to graduate from high school to start your post-secondary education. As early as grade 10, you can take dual credit courses to help you learn about a skilled trade or profession and get you ready to enter the workplace sooner.
Time to Choose Your Post-Secondary Education
Graduating from high school? Thinking about continuing your education? Time to Choose has all the information you need to help you find an Alberta post-secondary program that meets your career goals. You'll find profiles of post-secondary schools, where programs are offered, application deadlines, as well as information on career planning, student funding, and more.
Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 10 Checklist
Your time in high school will go by quicker than you can imagine. Before you know it, you will have to make decisions about work or school. Use this checklist to begin planning for post-secondary school.
Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 11 Checklist
You're almost there. It won't be long before you have to make some important decisions about work or school. If you're in Grade 11, use this checklist to continue planning for post-secondary school.
Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 12 Checklist
Ensure you are ready for your transition to post-secondary education and training! Find out about admissions, timelines, money matters, and more. Use this checklist to plan for post-secondary school.
How Do I Make it Happen?
Student Life

There’s More to Education Than Studying
There’s a lot you can learn beyond the classroom—informally with friends and fellow students and in clubs, groups and programs.

How to Study Effectively
Finding enough time to study—and using that time effectively—can be a challenge for many students. The good news is that good study habits can be learned.
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