Alberta's Ministry of Education oversees the kindergarten through Grade 12 school system across the province. The ministry sets curriculum standards that all schools must follow, establishes diploma examination requirements, and allocates funding to school boards. It also certifies teachers, approves textbooks, and sets policies on everything from class sizes to student assessment. Alberta has a diverse education system including public boards, Catholic separate boards, francophone boards, charter schools, and private schools, all operating under provincial education legislation. The ministry works to ensure all Alberta students receive quality education regardless of where they live.