About Hardisty Chartered School

A tuition-free public charter school opening in Hardisty, Alberta in September 2026.

Hardisty Community Charter School has received conditional approval from Alberta Education. We deliver the Alberta Programs of Study through an Entrepreneurial Learning Framework, emphasizing applied learning, leadership, problem-solving, and real-world relevance.

Vision

The vision of the Hardisty Community Charter School is to develop resilient, capable students who view every subject, idea, and challenge as an entrepreneurial venture. Students will not only achieve the academic standards of the Alberta Programs of Study but will also graduate with the ability to recognize opportunities, create value, and lead within their communities.

By embedding entrepreneurship as a pedagogical framework, the school aims to cultivate students who are:

• Innovators who approach problems with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Leaders who take initiative and inspire others in community and organizational settings.
• Citizens who understand that rural vitality depends on the capacity to adapt, create, and sustain opportunities in the face of change.

Purpose

The purpose of the school is to deliver the Alberta Programs of Study through an instructional approach that emphasizes applied learning, value creation, leadership, problem-solving, and real-world relevance, known as Entrepreneurial Learning Framework (ELF).

Teaching Philosophy

Hardisty Community Charter School will deliver learning through an Entrepreneurial Learning Framework, where students learn by creating value for themselves and others.

Rather than learning concepts in isolation, students will apply literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies skills through real-world projects, leadership challenges, and applied learning experiences aligned with the Alberta Programs of Study.

The Entrepreneurial Learning Framework will emphasize applied learning, reflection, and student engagement while meeting all provincial curriculum requirements. This approach is designed to support academic achievement and the development of skills that are transferable across learning contexts.