Ridna Shkola Ukrainian Heritage Language School of Edmonton
Ridna Shkola is for elementary school children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 aged from 5 to 12 years of age. Registration into Grade 1 requires completion of grade 1 in the regular school system. Children aged 5-6 years of age could register into Kindergarten class. Ukrainian as a second Language classes are arranged according children’s age and language level ability.
Our programs
UKRAINIAN IMMERSION
Kindergarten: Ukrainian Language
Grades 1-3: Ukrainian Language, Catechism
Grade 4: Ukrainian Language, Catechism, Geography of Ukraine
Grade 5: Ukrainian Language, Catechism, History of Ukraine
Please Note!
Ridna Shkola does not duplicate the Ukrainian Bilingual Program, and it is not intended as a substitute for it. Rather, it complements, enhances and extends what students learn in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program.
Our schedule
Ukrainian Immersion classes are held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Ukrainian as Second Language classes are held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration and the first day of classes begin on the second Saturday of September.
The school year goes from September to early June.
Our goals
- To develop the oral language of the students and to enrich their vocabulary.
- To teach students the Ukrainian alphabet and the writing system.
- To teach students to read and comprehend a variety of Ukrainian texts.
- To familiarize students with Ukrainian grammar and grammatical terminology.
- To provide students with general knowledge of geography and history of Ukraine.
- To extend the spiritual experiences of the students.
- To provide students with opportunities to participate actively in religious and cultural celebrations.
- To encourage students for further studies of the Ukrainian language and culture.
- To nurture the love for the Ukrainian Language and eagerness to communicate with it.
School fees
Registration fee are $275 per school year for the first child and $225 for each additional child from the same family. If finances are a concern, you may approach the Principal in confidence.
Our address
Classes are held at the parish school building at
11302 – 95A Street
