03-31-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/specializedprogramming/extensions/factsheet/

Extensions

Extensions programming supports students with advanced intellectual abilities who are achieving at a level much higher than their current grade. They can grasp new ideas, enjoy being challenged, are highly curious and have an advanced vocabulary.

  • Goals

    • Develop academic skills in a challenging learning environment 

  • Benefits

    • Achieve academically at a level appropriate to their abilities
    • Strengthened problem-solving and research skills
    • Opportunities to study advanced concepts
    • Improved ability to cope with feelings of perfectionism, sensitivity or frustration
    • Improved ability to recognize and affirm existing knowledge and skills

  • Program delivery

    • Flexible instruction and pacing that matches students’ academic needs, abilities and goals
    • In-depth study of complex and challenging assignments
    • Opportunities to make social connections with same-age peers within the school community

  • Eligibility

    Students must be in elementary and have a psychological assessment completed.

  • Alberta curriculum

    All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Extensions will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.

  • Transportation

    Most schools offering specialized programming have some yellow busing options available. For more information about busing, contact your child’s school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 


03-31-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/specializedprogramming/extensions/factsheet/

Extensions

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High