West Island College - Calgary Private School

West Island College is a university-preparatory school that engenders respect, responsibility and citizenship. We believe that inspiring our students to pursue excellence in academics, leadership, athletics and global awareness prepares them for success in the 21st century. In addition to excellent teachers, small class sizes and extensive co-curricular activities, including Business Studies and International Studies, WIC offers courses in French (Immersion or Second Language) & Spanish (Second Language).

West Island College is a private Traditional / academic day school in Calgary, Alberta. The school offers programs for grades 7 to 12 with enrolment of 460 day students. West Island College has an average class size of 15 to 20 students and has a tuition cost of $12,800. This private school does not require students to wear uniforms and the language of instruction is English.

West Island College is a member of:

Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) Associations

Specialty Academics

AP courses	Bilingual School	Career planning
Community service	Distance learning	Honors
University counseling

School Support

Lunch program	Transportation
Tutoring

Special Needs

Courses and Programs

Arts

Acting	Music theory
Orchestra	Painting	Photography
Production	Sculpture

Humanities and Social Sciences

Creative writing
Debate	Literature	Public speaking
Religious studies	World religions

Languages

French

Spanish

Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Digit

Web design

Clubs and Activities

Academic / Social Clubs

Community Service
Computer Club	Debate Club	Environmental Club
Math Club	Poetry/Literature club	School newspaper
Science Club	Student Council	Yearbook

Arts

Audiovisual Club

Band

Photography

Athletics

Badminton	Basketball	Cross-country skiing
Downhill skiing	Field Hockey	Golf
Ice Hockey	Martial Arts	Outdoor Club
Outdoor Education	Rugby	Running
Soccer	Track & Field	Volleyball
Weightlifting	Weightlifting

Moral Development

Leadership

Social justice

Admissions & Finances

Entrance exams

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

West Island College Alumni

Ranny Shibley, Vice-President, Class of '01: After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Geomatics Engineering degree, Ranny took over one of his families' oil and gas... read more

Student Profile

Successful candidates will present a positive profile based on two criteria: 1. Academic Preparedness Junior School students, grades 7, 8 and 9,... read more

Reporting

West Island College issues a report card 4 times a year. Year-to-date and term-to-date student evaluations are conducted on a regular basis and anecdotal reports are sent home as... read more

Lunch

Students have a choice of bringing their lunch to school or purchasing their lunch from the school's cafeteria. Only Senior Students may leave school property at lunch time.... read more

Dress Code

Students must adhere to the College's uniform policy. Please click on this link to access the West Island College Uniform Policy (revised May 2008). All components of the uniform... read more

Admission Procedures

Offering pre-university training, West island College is dedicated to excellence in academics, English and French Communication skills and the Arts. In addition, the College is committed to the development,... read more

Transportation

Calgary Transit operates a service (#410) between Heritage LRT station and Chinook LRT station at peak times.... read more