Below, we cover private Christian schools in Alberta, which includes schools in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Banff. For a more complete guide to Christian education, including a detailed discussion of curriculum and approach, start with our Christian school guide.
There are lots of private Christian schools in Canada. For instance, there are Christian schools in Toronto, Ontario, Edmonton, and Calgary. These schools vary in terms of their religious curriculum, extracurriculars, and approach to Christian study and Bible study. The schools below reflect this diversity. You can filter them for a wide range of features.
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Calgary, Alberta 162 Ave SW/24 St SW "Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private school in Calgary with specialist educators in academics, arts, and athletics. Our mission is to Teach Truth, Inspire Excellence, Experience Christ and Serve through Love." —From the school
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Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave. SW "Clear Water Academy is the only private Catholic school in Alberta. We offer a rigorous academic program from Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 12 for students of all faiths. 100% of our students pursue post-secondary education." —From the school
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Private school expos can be a great way to find the right school for your child. The Calgary private school expo allows you to speak with many private schools, some of which are Christian schools all in the same place. Find a Christian school near you.
Another great resource in your school search is the Our Kids parent discussion forum. The forum is an ideal place to discuss options and debate topics related to Christian education.
The cost of Christian schools in Alberta is, on average, lower than the cost of other private schools in Alberta. It’s also on the lower side of private school tuition in general. In Alberta, the only public Christian schools are Catholic—schools fully funded by the government.
Many schools offer needs-based financial aid, such as bursaries or tuition relief. Other schools offer scholarships, which are given based on merit—for instance, in academics or athletics. You can learn more about needs- and merit-based financial aid in our dedicated guide.
Below, you’ll find the range of costs for private Christian schools in Alberta:
| Tuition (day school) | Students receiving financial aid | Grade eligibility for financial aid | Avg. aid package size (annual) | |
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Clear Water Academy | $11,800 to $17,400 | 20% | 1 - 12 | $5,000 |
| Founding date | Endowment | Admissions rate | Enrollment | Enrollment per grade | |
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Glenmore Christian Academy | 1980 | 50% | 1007 | 92 | |
Clear Water Academy | 1995 | 75% | 468 | 33 |
Primary curriculum | Secondary curriculum | Curriculum pace | Academic culture | Average class size | Language immersion | Special needs support | Tech integration |
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Glenmore Christian Academy | Traditional | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 20 to 25 | No support | Medium integration | ||
Clear Water Academy | Liberal Arts | Standard-enriched | Rigorous | 15 to 20 | No support | Medium integration |
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| Admission deadline | SSAT required | Interview required | Acceptance rate | Next open house | |
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Glenmore Christian Academy | Day: rolling | K - 9 | 50% | ||
Clear Water Academy | Day: rolling | JK - 12 | 75% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Glenmore Christian Academy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |||||||
Clear Water Academy | 99% | 90% | 80% | 80% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 60% |
Nursery/Toddler | Preschool | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| Math | Science | Literature | Humanities Social Sciences | Foreign Languages | Fine Arts | |
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Glenmore Christian Academy | Traditional Math | Equal Balance | Traditional | Pragmatism | Communicative | Creative |
Clear Water Academy | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance | Equal Balance |
Student council | School newspaper | Yearbook | Radio club | Photograph club | Art club |
Choir | Band | Dance club | Yoga club | Drama club | Debate club |
Chess club | Math club | Science club | Robotics club | Computer club | Environmental club | Outdoor club | Community service |
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Badminton | Baseball | Basketball | Cricket | Equestrian | Football | Golf | Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | Rowing | Rugby | Soccer | Softball | Squash | Swimming | Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball | Wrestling |
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Sending your child to a Christian school allows them to participate in an enhanced educational experience, one that often offers more—at times considerably more—than they would find in a secular or non-denominational school.
Many parents of Christian school students appreciate the strong sense of community schools create. Shared values foster a tight-knit atmosphere for both parents and students and this communal feeling cultivates a school where everyone is comfortable getting involved.
Christian schools offer a full curriculum while also providing a strong foundation in the values, character, and the traditions of Christian life. In addition to the core curriculum, they typically also have required religion courses in the faith of the school.
Christian schools welcome students of all beliefs. While schools provide an education conducted through the lens of basic Christian values, students come from a wide range of traditions and backgrounds. What faith-based schools offer is an enhanced curriculum, one that provides an explicit attention to values, ethics, character, and the students' spiritual life.
Above, you will find a comprehensive list of Christian schools, including Catholic schools, in Alberta. Click on the links to learn more about each school listed.
There are many great places to raise a family in Alberta, including Calgary and Edmonton. These can also be great places to attend a private Christian school.
Private Christian schools in Alberta focus a lot on Christian studies. They also provide a great community for both children and their families. And, they provide children with a strong overall education (in both religious and secular studies), which gives them a great foundation for future studies.
Alberta is a province in western Canada. It borders British Columbia to the west, and Saskatchewan to the east. Alberta is Canada's fourth-most populous province. Its capital is Edmonton, and its largest city is Calgary.
One of Alberta's most important resources is crude oil, which is found mostly in the Alberta Oilsands. Alberta has a strong economy, supported by the burgeoning petroleum industry, but also by the agriculture and technology sectors.
