Application Process

1. Visit us.

We hold Parent/Guardian Tours regularly for families considering K-12 and would love to meet you! Our tours include an overview of our programs and the chance to see our school in action. You’ll meet some of our students, a variety of staff, and get to visit some of our classrooms. Tours are reserved for parents/guardians only (adults-only). Attending a tour is a required part of the admissions process.

Schedule your parent tour by selecting a tour from below:

Book a Junior School Tour

Book a Senior School Tour

2. Apply online.

The base criteria for admission to Calgary Academy are average to above-average intelligence and no primary social, emotional, or behavioural needs requiring support. Cognitive functioning is typically determined by the administration of a psychological-educational assessment by a registered psychologist. The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) emphasizes that diagnosed learning disabilities are different from intellectual disabilities. For more information regarding learning disabilities, please consult the LDAC’s website. Additionally, applicants’ learning needs and academic skill levels must be similar to those of our existing student groupings.

All of the necessary documents required to complete an application are provided and viewable in your online application portal checklist after you have applied. To complete the admissions application, students in Grades 3–12 who are ideal candidates for the Academy program must provide the results of a Psychoeducational Assessment that is no more than 18 months old. Should it be determined that a child in the Collegiate or Blended+ programs requires classroom or exam accommodations, parents will be notified to submit the results of a Psychoeducational Assessment that is no more than 18 months old.

3. Getting to know your child.

Once we recieve your child’s online application, application fee, and all of the required documentation, the Admissions Committee will review your child’s educational history and other relevant documents to determine eligibility to the Early Years, Academy, Collegiate, or Blended+ program. If we believe our school is the best option for your child’s success, we will schedule a Student Needs Assessment. During this informal meeting, your child will meet one-on-one with a member of the Admissions Team, allowing us to get to know your child and gain a deeper understanding of their current academic performance and school needs. Your child will receive a personalized tour (dependent on the time of year) of our facilities. Please note that scheduling a Student Needs Assessment does not guarantee placement at our school. Once a Student Needs Assessment is complete, a final review is conducted with the Admissions Committee and you would then be notified of the next steps.

4. We’ll be in touch.

Following the Student Needs Assessment and final review, the Admissions Committee will take all your child’s learning needs into consideration to determine an appropriate program placement. If an offer of admission is extended, or if a placement cannot be offered, you will be informed by a member of the Admissions Team.