A Charter school is a publicly-funded education institute that delivers the Alberta Education curriculum in an enhanced way. Charter schools are governed by their own local school boards. Our governing body is Agriculture Charter School Society. The school employs Alberta certified teachers who are passionate about teaching and learning. Rural Route Agriculture Academy will follow a set Charter that all faculty, staff, students and families agree to uphold. Our Charter is focused on an agriculture-based education and a project-based learning model.

No, while our schools offers rich experiences connected to the land and agriculture, it is designed for all families who value nature-based learning, community, and hands-on education. Whether you live in town or the country, your child will benefit from our project-based approach that nurtures curiosity, responsibility, and a deep connection to the world around them.

We’re thrilled to share that Rural Route Agriculture Academy will be calling the Global Training Centre home! Located just 5 minutes southwest of Strathmore, this incredible space allows us to bring our vision to life — an agriculture-focused academy rooted in nature, hands-on learning, and community. We will utilize a portion of Global Training Centre’s amazing facilities for our school.

No, our school not a private school, it is is publicly funded school under Alberta Education and there is no tuition. However, there are school fees, including fees for the 4-H membership that is part of our program, as well as other standard school fees. Please see the enrolment form for full details.

Rural Route Agriculture Academy will offer a K-12 education with a project-based learning model that encourages collaboration across all ages. Students work together, mentor each other, and build real-world skills in a supportive, engaging environment.

Depending on enrolment, there may be blended grade classes. We also believe in the value of cross-grade collaboration and plan to include multi-age group work in school-wide projects, fostering mentorship, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

No, we do not currently offer bussing. However, the school is conveniently located 5 minutes southwest of Strathmore. We also plan to offer before and after school programs to accommodate a variety of family schedules.

We are currently determining our school calendar for the 2025/26 school year. A few calendar options will be developed for parent feedback, including shortened school weeks and non-traditional school breaks. We will also gather parent input regarding the need for before and after school care.