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Go to child profileRundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our premier academic program.
Unique among independent schools in Canada, Rundle delivers parallel programs to best meet students needs:
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | K - Gr. 12 | In-person | Full-time |
Rundle College offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.
Additional notes: We provide bussing for students attending Rundle Academy. There is no bussing provided for students attending Rundle College.
Hauk Field
Rundle Academy
WJ Collett School - Grades K-6
RC Conklin School - Jr. Sr. High
WJ Collett School - Grades K-6
WJ Collett Great Hall - Grades K-6
Rundle College offers Kindergarten through Grade 12, though is divided across three campuses: one for each of the primary, elementary, and high school programs. The school is able to provide a very broad range of programming while, at the same time, delivering a close, intimate student experience. The student population is academically inclined, and the program is focused on university preparation. As such, students enter a community of learners that share a like mind toward academic achievement. The facilities are up-to-date, often strikingly so, as is particularly the case with the WJ Collett School, home to the K-6 program. Progressive classroom design is combined with a consistent, purpose-oriented architectural aesthetic. Parents and students who turn to Rundle are looking for an engaging, personalized, academically inclined learning environment. And that’s precisely what they find.
Focus |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Students are placed in a separate special education class.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
Competitive sports: 12
Recreational sports: 9
Rundle College offers 25 clubs and extracurricular programs.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $14,250 | $17,400 | $19,530 | $20,830 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $0 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | K to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 1100 |
Total enrolment | 1,100 |
Average class size | 12 to 16 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | 45 | 45 | 45 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 70 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
Class Size | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 12 | |
SSAT | 7 - 12 | |
SSAT (out of province) | 7 - 12 | |
Entrance Exam(s) | 4 - 6 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
No
Application fee: $100
Registration fee: $4,000
Deposit:
$2,000
Rundle Academy Admissions Process - Please visit http://rundle.ab.ca/schools/academy/admissions/process.
Rundle College Admission Process - Please visit http://rundle.ab.ca/schools/college/admissions/process.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 45 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 15 - 18 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 15 - 18 (70%) | 15 - 20 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 1 - 5 (70%) | 10 - 15 (70%) | 1 - 4 (70%) | 1 - 4 (70%) |
Average graduating class size | 84 |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | 100% |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | 3% |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | 1 |
Rundle College Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | |
University counseling |
In our current educational landscape, we are fortunate to have so many quality choices for our children’s education. For families that are new to Rundle College Society, let me take this opportunity to give you the essence of the ‘Rundle Experience’ so that you feel more informed about this very important educational choice.
In the summer of 1985, Dr. W.J. Collett and Dr. R.C. Conklin set out to create a world-class educational institution where students could reach their full potential. The vision for the new school included small class sizes that were taught by the most talented and dedicated teachers. Our founders believed that through this essential combination of class size and excellence in instruction, the students in Rundle College Society’s care would be stewarded to excellence.
Beyond small class size and premiere educators, Rundle College Society has continued to focus on:
An Attention to Excellence
In our hallways, our classrooms, our staff rooms, board meetings and business offices we have a commitment to excellence in all respects. Whether we are teaching a lesson, competing in an athletic competition, performing on stage, travelling on a service trip, or celebrating our Grade 12 Graduates, we know that ease is not the goal; excellence is.
A Safe and Caring Environment.
We pride ourselves on providing an environment where your children are safe and cared for. Our teachers and support staff forge strong relationships with our student body, which creates an environment of open communication and support. Through this communication and support, our students are able to express themselves in a manner that honours who they are as individuals and learners.
Enriched Individualized Learning
Whether they attend our College or Academy Program, we strive to provide students with a learning experience that acknowledges their individuality in learning. We hope that students will not only learn the curriculum as it is delivered, but also learn to be creative, introspective, and truly evolved renaissance learners. When students understand their own cognition, they are then able to apply that knowledge in any situation that may present itself in the future.
Decades later, we now know that Dr. Collett and Dr. Conklin were visionaries. Since the day the school opened in 1985, each member of our community has continued this tradition of excellence in education. Recently, I was again reminded of this by a colleague who indicated that I welcomed him to the school nearly 10 years ago by saying, “Welcome to Rundle College Society - this is the best place to be; it's a place you’ll never forget.” I truly believe this is the essence of the ‘Rundle Experience’.
I look forward to getting the chance to meet you and your family and hopefully welcome you to the Rundle community; together we will continue to fulfill Rundle College’s extraordinary mission.
Sincerely,
Jason Rogers
Head of School, Rundle College Society
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