Looking for Calgary private schools right now? We offer listings for numerous schools in the Calgary area. You can also use our search engine to find private schools from cities from across Canada. There are a wide variety of independent and private schools in or near Calgary, ranging in cost from $3,000 per year up to $15,000 or more. In addition to Calgary proper, we also list private schools in Okotoks,
Searching for a Calgary private school
When searching for a private school in Calgary, check to see if the school is registered with and respected by the Alberta Board of Education. Be sure to use all the online research tools you can find. For example, Our Kids offers virtual tours of some Calgary area private schools.
Researching Calgary's private schools
When researching schools, find out from a variety of sources what is the reputation of the school and find out if they can give you references. Be sure you fully understand the system of Alberta's private schools.
Things to consider when checking out private schools:
- Can the school give you references from other parents?
- Ask to meet face to face with some teachers. Ask general questions that will allow them to discuss their level of commitment and tell about their philosophies.
- Tour various private schools. Compare several different schools in your area, especially in terms of their education, technology and sports facilities.
