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Who We Are

Chinook Learning Services is the Calgary Board of Education's provider of High School Upgrading, non-credit Continuing Education (professional development, personal development & corporate training), Summer School for Grades 10-12, and Off-Campus (work experience) programs. Contact Us for more information.

Our School's Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action. On June 21, we renewed our commitment.

• View Our Truth and Reconciliation Commitment | 2025-2026 (pdf)
• Acknowledging the Land

High School Upgrading

Chinook is the largest High School Upgrading centre in Alberta, serving thousands of part-time students annually. Students come to Chinook to complete, upgrade or enhance their high school diplomas as they prepare to enter post-secondary institutions or the world of work. Chinook offers morning, afternoon and evening classes, multiple intakes, and specialized programs to allow students flexibility in achieving their goals. Chinook welcomes individual International Students to enrol in our High School Upgrading programs.

School Development Plan
Each year, our school prepares a development plan with input from teachers, school staff, students and parents. We review many sources of data, including report cards, provincial achievement test results and school surveys. Based on this information, we create our plan identifying targeted areas for growth. Our school development plan is not meant to represent all of the work that takes place in our school, but rather it focuses on specific areas for improvement.

• Chinook Learning Services School Development Plan | 2025-2026 (pdf)

Identity Statements
The following identity statements emerged through staff engagement and discussion. They encapsulate the philosophical/educational underpinnings of High School Upgrading.

• Chinook Learning Services Identity Statements (pdf)

New - Chinook Learning Services is Moving

Beginning February 2026, all in-person High School Upgrading courses will be relocated downtown to 332 - 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB (Bow Valley College). See New Downtown Location for more information.

Continuing Education

Chinook has been a trusted name in Continuing Education for years, and now it's more relevant than ever. Our in-person Professional Development courses and Online Learning programs are designed to fit your busy lifestyle, whether you're looking to advance your career or explore new interests. Corporate Training is also available.

Summer School – Grades 10-12

Summer School is offered to students in July at multiple school locations. Students take courses in order to upgrade or to provide flexibility in their high school programs. Classes are held in the mornings during weekdays in July. Diploma Examinations are written in the first week of August.

Off-Campus Programs

Students can earn high school credits for on-the-job experience with Off-Campus programs. Teachers supervise work experience students while they learn employability skills. Employers become valued partners in the educational process.