About Us….

Edmonton Public Schools Metro Continuing Education can trace its origins to the night school for adults offered by Edmonton Public Schools in 1891. Courses in Basic English, academic, business, technical and home economics were added, together with programs for Children, Youth and Parents. In more recent years, we have introduced a selection of learning opportunities in academic, English as a Second Language, and unique general interest programs.

Over the years, our community learning programs have had many identities from Extension Services to Continuing Education to Metro Continuing Education. Our constant has been the continual service of the learning needs of the Edmonton community.

Metro Continuing Education

The name Metro Continuing Education, launched in 2004, reflects our commitment to serving the community, the diversity of learning choices we offer, and the quality of instruction we provide. Our logo represents the many paths of learning – some students have a specific, short-term goal in mind, others choose a path with many more options. We pride ourselves in our continued ability to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Program Areas

Metro Continuing Education offers courses and programs in the following areas:

Academic Success Programs for children and youth of all ages, and high school credit courses for adults
Adult Continuing Education Programs
Computer Training, Summer Computer Camps
Children, Youth and Parent Programs
English Language Programs for children, youth and adults

We are continually developing new programming in each of these areas in step with community need.

We also offer customized training in the workplace or at our premises, as well as registration services and conference planning services.

Today

Metro Continuing Education is a financially self-sufficient service of Edmonton Public Schools. Presently, we:

Offer over 3,000 classes and programs to over 40,000 community members annually, ranging from toddlers to seniors
Run classes in various locations in Edmonton- and over the World Wide Web
Each year, support over 7,000 Edmonton students with K-12 academic and enrichment programs
Give hundreds of new Canadians access to English language programs each year
Deliver continuing education and general interest programs ranging from primitive art to cutting edge Java script

Our Future

Metro is an important part of the future of the Alberta educational matrix. We have adapted to the changes in the educational community for over a hundred years, and continue our transformation to remain relevant, and constant. Whatever the name, or location may be, Metro continues to deliver our programs based on over a century of history and experience.

One Campus – Many locations

Metro Continuing Education runs programs in many community locations. We have a central ‘home’ campus with classrooms, registration, and customer services located at 8205 - 90 Avenue in Edmonton.

Where to learn more…

Class Calendar, a full guide of programs and services, is published two times a year with a circulation of 250,000 each issue.