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10 RECIPIENTS, $42,000 TOTAL

International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26

Apr 25, 2025 | 4:49 PM

The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each.

Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want to develop their skills by taking a language, culture or teaching summer course outside of Canada.

This year, the $42,000 awarded will support teachers participating in programs in Spain, France, Ecuador, Brazil and Mexico.

“Learning a new language opens doors to new experiences and opportunities for Alberta students and is a rewarding part of any student’s educational journey,” said Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides. “This money is helping teachers develop their language skills and cultural knowledge which will translate directly into tremendously rewarding learning experiences for Alberta students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients.”

The bursary was established in 2003 and is funded through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund. Successful applications are chosen by an Alberta Education committee and must meet requirements, including providing a statement of intent about how the experience will help improve their language instruction skills.

“Alberta School Boards Association welcomes this investment in international language education, which supports the efforts of Alberta’s locally elected school boards to offer rich programming that reflects the diversity of our communities,” commented Marilyn Dennis, president of the Alberta School Boards Association. “Our member boards are committed to equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in a global society.”

This year’s recipients are employed by boards across the province, including the Calgary Board of Education, Elk Island Public, Lethbridge School Division, Edmonton Public Schools and Red Deer Public Schools.