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.