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Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate

Grades K — 12 — Calgary, AB (Map)
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School Busing:

Calgary Academy offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, door-to-door pickup.

The regions Calgary Academy offers busing from are:

Additional notes: We proudly offer exceptional busing as an option to CA families. For elementary students, they'll receive door-to-door service, while our older students will have community-based pickups.

THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate
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School overview

  • Grades
    K — 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    16 — 20 students
  • Tuition
    $18,400 to 22,990/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Special Needs Support
    Special needs school
  • Enrolment
    700 day students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • Associations
    AISCA
  • LOCATION
    Calgary, AB (View address)

The big picture on Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate

We summarized the school ourselves

Every school is unique, supporting a unique set of learners, and Calgary Academy is an excellent example of the concept. The school addresses itself to students with learning difficulties and differences and who aren’t reaching their potential in a traditional learning environment. The Academy addresses learners who are struggling and need targeted academic support; the Collegiate addresses learners who are achieving at the top of their peer group, and who need a challenge and direction in order to reach their potentials. The program is designed in the awareness that students often arrive having had negative experiences elsewhere. As such, a core goal of the program is to build self-esteem and confidence in their skills and abilities. The values that inform the delivery of the curriculum are also, rightly, a draw for the families that enrol.

We questioned the school administration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"At Calgary Academy, we design student-centred experiences that nurture a love of learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12. For over 40 years, we’ve refined our innovative Academy, Collegiate, Early Years, and Blended+ programs to nurture a love of learning. Our founding Academy program helps neurodiverse students understand their unique way of learning, builds on strengths, and develops transferable tools and strategies that empower learning and open a world of possibilities."

  • Founded in 1981
  • Kindergarten to Grade 12
  • REACH Principles that embody our core beliefs as students and staff
  • Respect, Enthusiasm, Altruism, Commitment, Honesty
  • Castle Café - healthy meal options for breakfast and lunch
  • Understand Neurodiverse Learners
  • Student-Centered Learning Model
  • In-House Learning Supports (Psychologists, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy)
  • 10+ Integrated Studies Programs to Choose From
  • International Travel Studies Program

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

Our growth-oriented, nurturing, and inclusive culture from Kindergarten-Grade 12 empowers each student to exceed their own expectations and believe in the boundless opportunities the future holds. Hope, belonging, and a palpable sense of optimism fill our school and our hearts. We also have in-house learning supports, including psychology, speech pathology, and occupational therapy.

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

Information not yet available.

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

For over 40 years, Calgary Academy has been a school with humble beginnings and a transformative impact on thousands of students’ lives. Beginning with just 44 students and 11 staff in five rented classrooms, the organization has grown to more than 700 students, a 16-acre campus on the western edge of the city, and 150 staff split across the school, a foundation, and an education outreach organization.

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

Please note that our 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. Additionally, applicants’ learning needs and academic skill levels must be similar to those of our existing student groupings.

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

Information not yet available.

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

Families choose Calgary Academy because we truly understand and support neurodiverse learners, meeting students where they are and helping them grow with confidence. Our teachers bring strong professional knowledge and a deep commitment to personalized learning, supported by teams who help ensure every student thrives. Families value the meaningful connections their children build here, which are strengthened through classroom and grade‑level culture‑building, whole‑school REACH celebrations, the We Are All Knights House System, and altruistic initiatives that help students feel proud, connected, and part of a community.

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

As a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with four academic programs (Academy, Collegiate, Early Years, and Blended+), we have programming for every learner, no matter their learning needs, preferences, or lifestyles. Woven together through Integrated Studies, physical education, extracurriculars, whole-school events, and cross-divisional projects, these programs create a vibrant learning community.

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

One of Calgary Academy’s most underappreciated strengths is the depth of our collaborative approach to student support. Families see our dedicated teachers and small class environments, but they do not always realize how intentionally our teachers, specialists, and support teams work together behind the scenes to understand each learner, especially neurodiverse students, and respond with precise, coordinated strategies.

This level of collaboration does more than enhance learning; it transforms a student’s confidence, connection, and long‑term growth. Families often recognize its impact only after seeing how quickly their child begins to thrive.

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

What often surprises families most is that Calgary Academy is not only a place where their child learns well. It becomes a place where their child feels they belong, where they grow socially and emotionally, and where they gain confidence they have not experienced in other learning environments.

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

Calgary Academy opened a significant expansion project–the Southwest Addition–in September 2024. Over 7,500 square feet of innovative learning spaces were added and reflect our unwavering commitment to our over 750 students, 180 staff members, and our broader community. More than a building, the Southwest Addition is a space that reflects the caliber of the incredible teaching and learning that takes place here every day.

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

In the next five years, Calgary Academy will continue its commitment to meeting students where they are and helping every learner grow with confidence. Our focus will remain on deepening personalized learning, expanding supports for neurodiverse students, and enriching the experiences that help all students feel connected and future-ready.

We are also looking for ways to serve more students, as demand for our approach continues to grow.


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Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate: Alumni Review from Jack Maleski

Watch our alum interview with Jack Maleski to learn about the unique experience of attending Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate.
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