The Ivan Franko School of
Ukrainian Studies (Kursy Ukrainiznavstva) was started in Edmonton in September
1956. It was names after the poet considered Ukraine’s second greatest.
The aim of Kursy is to give
Ukrainian-speaking youth a deeper knowledge of the Ukrainian language,
literature, history, geography, culture and music, so that this will increase
their Ukrainian identity and pride.
From 1983 to date, school is
located at the St. John’s Orthodox Cathedral auditorium. The curriculum divided
into 4 school years. Classes are held on Saturday morning from 9:00-12:00.
Kursy is an accredited
Alberta Private school since 1959, granting high school credits for Ukrainian
Language Arts 10, 20, 30. Many certified Alberta teachers and principals have
been and are no staff. Our school is run by a non-profit community organization
which is called The Society of Ukrainian Studies of Alberta.
Students are always
supplemented their studies with cultural activities in the school and in the
community. Since 2001, the graduating classes visit Ukraine during spring
break.
The school's current
student's population is of 49 students. The 515 graduates to date from Kursy
are upstanding and influential Canadian citizens, professionals, business and
trades people.
We are members of IHLA since
2004. You can find out more about our school program by contacting principal, Liliya
Sukhy, at 780-476-7529 or e-mailing to lsukhy@hotmail.com.
