The regions Renfrew offers busing from are:
Additional notes: Renfrew Educational Services offers busing to eligible families, with most transportation provided on a door-to-door basis for convenience and accessibility. In some cases, group pick-up and drop-off locations may be arranged based on routing needs and location. Specific transportation details are coordinated during the intake process to best support each child and family.
"Renfrew Educational Services provides specialized education and integrated therapy for children from preschool to Grade 6. With multiple campuses across Calgary, Renfrew supports children with disabilities through small class sizes, onsite therapists, and personalized programs tailored to each child’s strengths and challenges. Families turn to Renfrew for its inclusive community, expert staff, and its longstanding commitment to helping every child grow, thrive, and reach their full potential."
Renfrew Educational Services exists solely to support children with disabilities—and that focus shapes everything we do. What makes Renfrew unique is our fully integrated model of education and therapy. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and physical therapists work hand-in-hand with educators every day, within the classroom setting, to build personalized programs that meet each child’s academic, developmental, and emotional needs. This close collaboration ensures we see the whole child, not just a diagnosis. Our small class sizes, purpose-built spaces, and highly trained staff create a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are understood and supported. Families don’t just find a school here—they find a team that believes in their child, adapts to their strengths, and works tirelessly to help them thrive.
At Renfrew, we’ve made the deliberate choice to focus entirely on supporting children with disabilities. That means we put our time, energy, and resources into building a highly personalized and therapeutic learning environment, instead of offering traditional extras like competitive sports teams or a wide range of clubs. We’ve chosen smaller class sizes, more support staff, and purpose-built spaces—because that’s what our students need most. You won’t find a one-size-fits-all curriculum here. We’ve let go of rigid academic timelines so we can meet each child where they’re at, and help them grow at their own pace. Every decision we make is centered on inclusion, flexibility, and whole-child support. The tradeoff? A school experience that may look a little different—but feels exactly right for the families we serve.
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Renfrew is designed specifically for children with disabilities who need individualized support to learn, grow, and connect. Students who thrive here may have complex learning needs, developmental delays, or require therapeutic supports that go beyond what traditional classrooms can offer. There’s no one “type” of learner we serve—our programs are built to adapt to each child’s strengths, challenges, and pace. What makes a child a good fit is simply this: they’ll benefit from a warm, supportive team that truly understands them. Families who get the most out of Renfrew are those looking for a collaborative approach—they’re open to communication, trust in the expertise of our staff, and value progress over perfection. Our school is a place for children to feel safe, seen, and capable—and for families to feel like they’re not in it alone.
Renfrew is a specialized school designed specifically for children with disabilities who require a highly individualized and therapeutic approach to learning. Families looking for a traditional academic program, standardized grade-level benchmarks, or a full range of extracurriculars may not find what they’re seeking here. We don’t offer competitive sports, gifted programming, or a fast-paced academic track. Instead, our focus is on developmental progress, communication, social-emotional growth, and creating a sense of belonging. Renfrew is also not a fit for students who do not have a diagnosed disability requiring therapeutic support. Families who value close collaboration with staff, flexibility in expectations, and a team-based approach tend to thrive here. Those seeking a more conventional school environment, or who prioritize academic acceleration over individualized growth, may be better supported elsewhere.
Families choose Renfrew because they’re looking for more than just a school—they’re looking for a team that truly understands their child. Many come to us after feeling unsupported or overlooked in mainstream settings. What sets Renfrew apart is our integrated model: therapists and educators work side-by-side to create a seamless, individualized program that supports both learning and development. Families often say they felt seen for the first time during our intake process. They value our smaller class sizes, the level of specialized expertise, and the calm, inclusive environment we’ve created. Parents also appreciate that Renfrew isn’t trying to fit their child into a box—we build the box around the child. Ultimately, they choose us because they want their child to feel safe, supported, and capable—and they trust Renfrew to deliver on that promise.
Renfrew is widely known as the school in Calgary for children with disabilities who need specialized support. In the public eye, we’re recognized for our deep expertise, compassionate approach, and long-standing commitment to inclusive education. Families, professionals, and community partners often describe us as a trusted, go-to resource for children with complex needs—especially when other settings haven’t worked. We’re seen as a place where children are met with patience, care, and a genuine understanding of who they are. There’s a sense that Renfrew “gets it”—that we’re not trying to make children fit into a system, but instead are shaping a system around them. While we may not be widely known for traditional academics or extracurriculars, we’re respected for what we do offer: hope, progress, and possibility for children who deserve to thrive.
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One of the most significant and exciting changes at Renfrew is the construction of our new Legacy School, set to open in fall 2027. This purpose-built facility will serve children with disabilities from Preschool through Grade 12, bringing together decades of expertise into one state-of-the-art, fully accessible learning environment. Every detail—from specialized classrooms and therapy spaces to inclusive playgrounds and sensory-friendly design—has been thoughtfully planned to support the needs of our students. The Legacy School will allow us to expand our reach, increase enrollment capacity, and continue delivering our integrated model of education and therapy in a setting built entirely around the children we serve. This project reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, inclusion, and providing the very best for families who trust us with their child’s growth.
Over the next five years, the opening and growth of our new Legacy School will transform the way we serve children with disabilities in Calgary. For the first time in our history, Renfrew will offer programming from Preschool through Grade 12 under one roof—allowing for a truly seamless, continuous educational experience. This purpose-built facility will enable us to expand our reach, increase enrollment, and deepen the level of individualized support we offer students. We’re also planning to grow our mental health services, enhance staff training in inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming practices, and continue refining our integrated education and therapy model. These changes will strengthen our ability to meet students where they’re at, for longer, with greater consistency and care. Everything we’re building is designed to give children with disabilities the environment, support, and community they need to grow and thrive.
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