Apply to YSA
Take the Next Step.
Applications for Fall 2027 are open. Whether you’ve been on a farm your whole life or you’re discovering your passion for agriculture right now, this is your school.
What to Expect
Three steps from interest to enrollment.
01
Apply
Submit your application using the form. You’ll share basic information about yourself, your current school, and why YSA is the right fit for you.
02
Connect
Once we receive your application, we’ll reach out. This is a chance for us to learn more about you — and for you to ask every question you have about life at YSA.
03
Decide
You’ll hear back from us about your spot for Fall 2027. If you’re accepted, we’ll send you a welcome package with everything you need for orientation.
Before You Apply
Who can apply, and what it actually costs.
Grades Served
Grades 10, 11 & 12.
YSA is a three-year program for Alberta high school students. All Dash-one core courses are available, plus Dash-two pathways — so post-secondary doors stay wide open.
Enrollment Priority
Prairie Rose students first.
Priority is given to students from within Prairie Rose Public Schools. Out-of-division students are welcome — just note that you’ll need to transfer into Prairie Rose Public Schools to attend.
Costs
Depends on your situation.
Costs vary depending on a student’s home school district, residency, and individual situation. We aim to keep costs minimal — reach out to learn what attending YSA could look like for you.
Common Questions
Quick answers about applying.
For broader school facts — grades, location, programs, opening date — see the full quick-reference sheet.
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No. Many YSA students arrive from urban and suburban communities and discover their passion for agriculture here. All programs start with Fundamentals in Grade 10 and progress to Mastery and Application in Grade 12 — no prior farm experience needed.
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Yes. Enrollment priority goes to students already in Prairie Rose Public Schools, but if there’s capacity, students from outside the division are welcome. The one practical step: out-of-division students will need to transfer into Prairie Rose Public Schools to attend.
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Yes — the same diploma as any other Alberta high school. All required credit hours in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies are met through YSA’s agriculture-integrated curriculum, and the diploma is recognized by every Alberta post-secondary institution.
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We aim to respond to every application as quickly as we can. Once your application is in, we’ll be in touch to set up a conversation — that’s when most of your questions get answered and we get to know you.
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That’s normal — and totally fine. You don’t need to commit to a specific program path when you apply. The Grade 10 Foundation year exposes every student to all of YSA’s program areas, so you can specialize once you’ve had a real chance to see what each one is like. Browse the programs to get a feel for what’s on offer.
Stuck on Something?
Talk to Nichole before you apply.
If something about the program, the application, or the fit isn’t clear — reach out. A 15-minute conversation with Nichole Neubauer, our Director of Agriculture, often answers more than the form ever could.
One More Step
Begin the journey.
Applications for Fall 2027 are open. Take 10 minutes today to start something that could shape the rest of your life.