Grades 1-9

We are proud to be the school of choice for Alberta families seeking a high-quality, flexible education. Our dedicated teachers provide engaging, asynchronous course content with clear timelines, empowering students to take charge of their learning.

FULL-TIME PROGRAMMING

Courses run September–June. Students are enrolled in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, plus Health in grades 7-9. See our Course Catalogue for details.

ASYNCHRONOUS DELIVERY

With no live classes, students can study at any time of day.

• Grades 1-3 work through print-based courses.
• Grades 4-9 use online courses with some printed textbooks and materials.
• All students submit assessments online via Moodle.

To meet assessment submission deadlines, plan on spending around 30 hours per week on schoolwork.

TEACHER SUPPORT

Certificated teachers and academic counselors are available by email, phone, or virtual meeting during school hours.  A parent, guardian, or adult is required to monitor and assist their student with coursework, as well as scan and upload files for assessment.

ACCREDITED BY ALBERTA EDUCATION

Courses follow Alberta’s Programs of Study, and marks are reported to parents, guardians, and Alberta Education.

ONLINE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Inclusive Education (IE) is programming that supports students, ensuring they receive equitable opportunities to learn. To learn more about Vista Virtual School’s IE services, visit our Online Inclusive Education Support page. We also offer Personalized Learning for students requiring extra support.

REGISTRATION

Register through a parent or legal guardian PHSD SchoolEngage account. Please do not create a new account if one was previously set up for a VVS or PHSD student or parent. 

• 2025/2026 School Year: Registrations CLOSED on September 19, 2025
• 2026/2027 School Year: Registrations OPEN on March 9, 2026

Please view our Eligibility & Requirements before registration.

COURSE FEES

Full payment is required within 72 hours of registration approval.

Please review our Policies for more details.

FEE	COST
Courses & Materials
Tuition	No tuition fees for primary students
Textbooks & Materials	No cost – Required materials are loaned, but must be returned at the end of the school year in reusable condition. Students will be invoiced for the cost of replacing unreturned or damaged books.
Grade 1-6 PHSD Technology Fee	$20 per school year
Grade 7-9 PHSD Technology Fee	$35 per school year
Shipping Options
Ship Materials to Alberta Address	$25 per order On October 8, shipping fees increased from $20 due to the Canada Post strike and having to use an alternate courier.
Ship Materials to an Address Outside of Alberta	$25 minimum or full cost of shipping fees per order
Pickup Materials from Calgary Campus	No cost

CONTACT US!

Have questions? Give us a call at 1-855-974-5333 extension 5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.

REGISTER NOW!

Registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or student if 18+ or living independently. Please DO NOT create a new SchoolEngage account as this will create delays in processing your request.