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"Rundle College offers small class sizes, a personalized and elevated curriculum, and diverse co-curricular opportunities to prepare students for their post-secondary journey. This sets our students up to thrive in school and beyond. Our K-12 students benefit from extensive support, outstanding teachers, and a positive ethos in every classroom, allowing them to achieve their full potential. Our comprehensive program sees 100% of our students accepted at the post-secondary institution of their choice."
What sets Rundle College apart is our ability to balance high academic expectations with a truly personalized approach to learning. Through intentional small class sizes, exceptional educators, and evidence-based practices, our teachers don't just teach; they know how their students learn best and adapt instruction accordingly.
Rundle College delivers a rigorous academic program that balances academic achievement with social-emotional wellness, character development, athletics, robotics, leadership, and immersive off-campus experiential learning through initiatives like our PEAK and Traverse programs.
We meet every student where they are, build on their natural strengths, and prepare them to pursue the post-secondary future they envision.
We believe that clarity of purpose requires intentional trade-offs. Rundle has deliberately chosen depth over scale:
Personalization over Capacity: Our commitment to small class sizes and close teacher-student relationships means we intentionally limit our enrolment.
Focused Quality over Unlimited Scope: Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, we curate our academic and co-curricular offerings to ensure every program we deliver offers genuine quality and meaningful participation.
Whole-Person Growth: While academic rigor is a hallmark of a Rundle education, we reject the notion that a student's worth is defined solely by their report card. We place equal value on curiosity, kindness, character, and well-being. We want our graduates to leave with more than strong marks – they should leave knowing who they are, what they value, and where they want to go next. We develop learners whose grades are impressive; however, their grades are the least impressive thing about them.
For over 40 years, Rundle has been at the forefront of educational leadership. Our history has been shaped by a willingness to evolve in response to the needs of students and families while remaining grounded in its core educational values. Our strong foundation at Rundle College paved the way for Rundle Academy and Rundle Studio. The expansion of Rundle Academy into a new, purpose-built campus represents a significant milestone in the school’s commitment to differentiated education, creating greater capacity and an environment designed specifically to support students with learning disabilities. Together, these developments reflect Rundle’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to the right learning environment for students while maintaining the personalized education and strong relationships at the heart of the school.
Rundle College is a natural home for curious, community-minded students and families who value both academic achievement and whole-person growth. Our families view education as a true partnership and share our commitment to kindness, respect, and active involvement. Rundle College is a fit for academically capable, engaged learners who want to throw themselves into school life – whether through academics, co-curriculars, or character opportunities.
We are upfront about who we are because we want every student to land in the environment where they will thrive best. We would advise against Rundle if:
The Academic Model Doesn't Align: Families seeking a modified curriculum, programs we do not offer, or an alternative learning philosophy may find a better match elsewhere.
The Environment Mismatches: Families looking for an online option for Rundle College, which is strictly in-person.
Culture Priorities Differ: Our community is built on inclusion, character, kindness, and belonging. Families who do not place a high priority on these shared culture expectations may feel out of step with our community.
Grades are the Only Metric: If a family’s primary expectation is a transactional, grade-obsessed environment where academic output and the post-secondary destination are the sole metrics of success, our broader, well-being-centred view of student development will not align with what they are looking for.
Families choose Rundle because we offer a rare combination: top-tier academic outcomes delivered within a warm, deeply relational environment.
Parents choose Rundle College for our track record of post-secondary preparation, strong university acceptances across Canada and internationally, and the rich variety of co-curricular pathways available to every student.
Families turn to Rundle Academy and Rundle Studio for our proven expertise in supporting students with learning disabilities and ADHD – specifically because they see our graduates succeed in post-secondary education and beyond.
Across all three programs, the deciding factor is often the feeling that their child will be genuinely known, valued, and encouraged as an individual at Rundle.
Rundle enjoys a highly respected, positive reputation in Calgary and across Alberta, built almost entirely through word of mouth and the lived experiences of our families.
Rundle is seen as an academically strong, exceptionally well-run institution defined by outstanding teachers and high standards. More than anything, our reputation is carried by our students themselves – who represent the school in the broader community as confident, articulate, kind, and grounded young people.
Families often choose Rundle for one obvious feature – like small class sizes – and only later realize the deeper impact of how we operate:
The Depth of Faculty Investment: Prior to enrolling, families don't always realize the extent to which we invest in teacher development and evidence-informed instruction. The fact that one in three teachers holds an advanced degree reflects a continuous culture of professional growth that directly benefits the classroom.
What "Small Size" Actually Enables: People assume small class sizes just mean more individual help. What they discover is that our small community removes traditional barriers to participation. At Rundle, students don't sit on the sidelines; they get to lead, play on the team, join the club, and actively shape their school culture.
Because of our strong academic reputation, families sometimes expect a formal or hyper-competitive environment. They are pleasantly surprised by how warm, approachable, and human the Rundle experience feels.
Families are often surprised by how broadly we celebrate success. While we take pride in academic and athletic accomplishments, we cheer just as loudly for personal growth, character, perseverance, and kindness.
Families are also often surprised by how intentionally we listen – actively gathering and acting on feedback from students, parents, and staff to continually refine our programs.
We are constantly refining our environment and programming to better serve our students and staff:
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy: We strengthened elementary learning by integrating evidence-based approaches, including the Science of Reading, to build strong early foundations.
Experiential Learning: We expanded off-campus learning opportunities like our Traverse program, helping students apply their learning in real-world settings and build independence.
Over the next five years, Rundle’s evolution will be guided by our new strategic plan, “Deeply Rooted and Tomorrow Ready.” This vision honours our foundational commitment to character, wellness, and strong relationships while proactively preparing our students for a rapidly changing world.
Across Rundle College, the next five years will focus on deepening future-ready learning pathways. This includes expanding our experiential learning initiatives like the Traverse program, enhancing interdisciplinary and tech-forward problem-solving opportunities, and further elevating our university preparation model to ensure students thrive in post-secondary environments and beyond.
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