Alberta English Curriculum
Aligned to the Alberta Programs of Study (APS) and built for provincial assessments.
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Elementary School English
Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Kindergarten
Story elements, phonological awareness, and letters and sounds for kindergarten English.
Grade 1
Oral storytelling, phonics, and reading foundations for Grade 1 English.
Grade 2
Phonics and decoding, reading comprehension, and writing conventions for Grade 2.
Grade 3
Fiction sub-genres, poetry forms, and oral traditions in Grade 3 English.
Grade 4
Fiction structures, non-fiction texts, and poetic forms for Grade 4 English.
Grade 5
Fiction genres, poetic structures, and figurative language for Grade 5 English.
Middle School English
Literature response, writing forms, and language study across Grades 6 to 8.
High School English
The full Alberta ELA sequence: Grade 9 plus the ELA 10, 20, and 30 course pairs.
Grade 9
Media texts, timeless themes, and character analysis in AB Grade 9 English.
ELA 10-1
Literary analysis, creative writing, and textual interpretation for Grade 10 English.
ELA 10-2
Analyzing texts, rhetorical devices, and inquiry strategies for Grade 10 English.
ELA 20-1
Canadian literature, rhetorical devices, and text analysis for Grade 11 English.
ELA 20-2
Literary interpretation, tone and imagery, and text creation for Grade 11 English.
ELA 30-1
Literary analysis, rhetoric, and text creation for AB Grade 12 English.
ELA 30-2
Literary criticism, rhetoric, and research for AB Grade 12 English.
Aligned with the Alberta Programs of Study
Each lesson follows the Alberta Programs of Study strand by strand, matching classroom pacing so students find the exact skill their teacher covered.
- Mapped to the Alberta Programs of Study, grade by grade
- Provincial assessment review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
English Curriculum by Province
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About the Alberta English Curriculum
How the Alberta Programs of Study Works
Alberta sets its own English curriculum through the Programs of Study, organizing expectations around reading, writing, speaking, listening, and representing at every grade.
How Alberta Differs
Alberta offers two parallel senior streams - the academic ELA 10-1/20-1/30-1 path and the applied ELA 10-2/20-2/30-2 path - giving students a choice not found in most other provinces.
How Alberta English Progresses
Students build foundational literacy from Kindergarten through Grade 8, then choose an academic or applied stream in Grade 10 that carries through to Grade 12.
How Alberta Assesses English
Alberta administers Provincial Achievement Tests in Grade 6 and Grade 9, and Diploma Exams in Grade 12, covering both the -1 and -2 streams.
Common Questions from Alberta Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Alberta English?
StudyPug covers Alberta English from Kindergarten through Grade 12, including elementary, middle school, and the full Grade 9 through ELA 30 high school sequence.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade or course name - every course is labeled to match Alberta Programs of Study course titles, so ELA 20-1 and ELA 20-2 each have their own section.
Does StudyPug help with Alberta's provincial assessments?
Yes. Practice sets and lessons are organized around the skills tested in Alberta's Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams, based on real exams.
Does the lesson order match what my child's school teaches?
Lessons follow the Alberta Programs of Study sequence, so the order of topics aligns with what most Alberta classrooms cover term by term.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Alberta Programs of Study standard, so homeschooling families can work through each course at their own pace.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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