Lethbridge School Division

Lethbridge School Division

Since 1886, Lethbridge School Division has offered high quality learning experiences over a broad range of programs to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. The District educates over 11,000 students within the City of Lethbridge and employs nearly 1,200 staff members.

Lethbridge is a growing, vibrant city with over 100,000 residents. It is home to the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, and the Lethbridge Research Centre, one of the largest agricultural research facilities in Canada. The city also houses two large manufacturing plants involved in raw product development. Well situated in the south-western part of Alberta, Lethbridge residents enjoy access to state-of-the-art cultural and recreational facilities. Comprehensive retail services attract consumers from southern Alberta, south-eastern British Columbia and northern Montana.

Lethbridge School Division takes pride in the breadth of its programs, the expertise of its staff, and the quality of its facilities in 23 schools, and a number of outreach facilities throughout the city. Our schools have a grade structure comprised of Kindergarten to Grade 5 students in elementary schools, Grade 6 to Grade 8 students in middle schools and Grade 9 to Grade 12 students in high schools.

All schools provide instruction in the core subjects (language arts, mathematics, social studies and science), physical education, and the fine arts. Students at each school have access to libraries that provide a blend of print materials and access to modern computers for research purposes. French language instruction is provided in grades four through twelve and a French Immersion program is offered for students from kindergarten through Grade 12. Spanish, German and Japanese courses are also available. In addition, at the secondary level, students can experience a wide range of options or complementary courses designed to meet their unique needs and interests, including those related to career and technology studies. Information and communication technology instruction is integrated into all student programs. International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Knowledge and Employability courses are also offered to high school students.

Other instructional programs include kindergarten offered in all elementary schools, special education for students with unique needs, First Nations, Métis and Inuit education, and early literacy. A Montessori program is established in grades 1 to 7. Lethbridge Christian School provides Christian education for students from kindergarten to grade 8.

The instructional program is enhanced by the provision of counselling services in all schools that include social/emotional, educational and career counselling. These services are enhanced by long-standing, community partnerships with the Lethbridge Police Service, Alberta Health Services, Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services, Alberta Human Services, and other agencies. A strong co-curricular program is also provided that includes a variety of athletic, fine arts and student leadership opportunities.