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Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS), located on 220 acres, is Alberta's only Kindergarten to Grade 12, full IB coed day school. They develop well-balanced students for a life of purpose by inspiring excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character.

Great schools exist when there is a strong partnership between home and school. We share a priority—the well-being and educational success of your children.”
Carol Grant Watt, Head of School, Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

Calgary, a city rich with nature, culture, and fantastic urban life, offers a variety of excellent local private schools. There are great Calgary private schools in the Downtown West End, Crescent Heights, Mount Royal, Bridgeland, Riverside, Renfrew, Beltline, Eau Claire, and Mayland. You will notice numerous types of schools, including boarding, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, special needs, Christian, preschool, gifted, AP, and IB. These schools have wide-ranging costs, from as low as $3000 per year. They're offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Read more

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Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School View Profile Okotoks, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W K to 12 Coed $17,003 to $24,484 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent, private coeducational, full IB (primary, middle, and diploma programme) day school for Kindergarten - Grade 12 close to Calgary, AB. Day Traditional International Baccalaureate	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	17003	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
River Valley School View Profile Calgary, Alberta Bowness Rd NW/Bow Crescent NW PS to 6 Coed $8,750 to $15,500 River Valley is an inclusive school that harnesses the innate curiosity in children to ensure that every student will flourish academically and socially. Day Progressive	River Valley School	8750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Delta West Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta JK to 12 Coed $10,300 to $18,350 Accomplished, confident and innovative - adjectives that describe not only our programs but more importantly, our students. Developing critical thinking, creative problem solving and academic excellence for everyone. Day Liberal Arts	Delta West Academy	10300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Rundle College View Profile Calgary, Alberta 17 Avenue SW/69 Street SW K to 12 Coed $14,250 to $20,830 Rundle students enter into their post-secondary schools of choice thanks to our enriched academics and character, leadership, and wellness pillars. We proudly stand by our values, Together: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Well. Day Traditional	Rundle College	14250	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Banbury Crossroads School View Profile Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave PS to 12 Coed $9,000 to $10,000 At Banbury, we teach and mentor each child individually. Students are happy and engaged in learning. We believe in small class sizes with multi-aged groups. 98% of our grads continue with post-secondary education. Day Progressive User Reviews (2)	Banbury Crossroads School	9000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Rundle Academy & Rundle Studio View Profile Calgary, Alberta 4 to 12 Coed $9,850 to $18,450 Rundle Academy (in-person) and Rundle Studio (online) offer personalized programs designed for students with a diagnosed learning disability or ADHD. We focus on academics, character, and co-curricular opportunities. Day/eSchool Traditional	Rundle Academy & Rundle Studio	9850	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day eSchool Coed
CEFA Early Learning - Alberta View Profile Calgary, Alberta NS to JK Coed $10,800 to $20,100 The CEFA enriched curriculum includes STEM, Reading, Writing and Fine Arts such as Drama, Music and Yoga. This lays the foundation for future academic success in kindergarten and beyond. Day	CEFA Early Learning - Alberta	10800	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Clear Water Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave. SW JK to 12 Coed $7,900 to $16,000 A Catholic school that goes beyond academics to help our students realize and use their talents to their fullest potential, in order to become all that God has created them to be. Open to families of all faiths. Day Liberal Arts Montessori	Clear Water Academy	7900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Foothills Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta 37 Street NW/Bowness Rd NW 3 to 12 Coed $15,600 Foothills Academy is an independent school for students with diagnosed Learning Disabilities in grades 3 - 12. Small class sizes allow the experienced staff to create a positive learning environment. Day Traditional	Foothills Academy	15600	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Calgary French & International School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 12 Coed $7,490 to $14,310 As western Canada's leader in French immersion education, Calgary French & International School students are active leaders and global citizens, graduating with a foundation for life long success. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Calgary French & International School	7490	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
North Point School For Boys View Profile Calgary, Alberta 17th Ave SW/Richmond Road SW K to 11 Boys $13,000 to $15,000 North Point School for Boys is a Kindergarten to Grade 11 independent school in which curious and energetic boys are challenged and motivated, developing into young men of integrity with a genuine love of learning. Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	North Point School For Boys	13000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Boys
West Island College View Profile Calgary, Alberta Blackfoot Trail S.E/Glenmore Trail 7 to 12 Coed $18,930 West Island College offers English and French Immersion with a focus on academics, leadership, athletics and global awareness. Students are curious, creative and innovative - able to impact the world. Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	West Island College	18930	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate View Profile Calgary, Alberta K to 12 Coed $13,900 to $18,885 We have three programs: Academy, a strengths-based, remediation-focused program. Collegiate, for those at or above grade-level. Blended+, the best of online, in-person, & off-campus learning for independent learners. Day Traditional	Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate	13900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Alberta Ballet School View Profile Calgary, Alberta 12 Ave SW/8 St SW 7 to 12 Coed $16,400 to $24,415 Established in 1991, Alberta Ballet School is recognized as one of Canada’s leading professional dance schools. with an annual enrollment of approximately 100 local, national and international students. Boarding/Day Traditional	Alberta Ballet School	16400	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Coed
Calgary Waldorf School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 9 Coed $4,280 to $14,420 Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and challenging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity. Day Waldorf	Calgary Waldorf School	4280	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Lycée Louis Pasteur View Profile Calgary, Alberta Garrison Blvd SW/33 Ave SW PS to 12 Coed $14,660 to $16,630 Lycée international de Calgary is the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula. 3-years-old to Grade 12. All linguistic backgrounds are welcome. Small class sizes. Day/Homestay Traditional User Reviews (2)	Lycée Louis Pasteur	14660	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Homestay Coed
Glenmore Christian Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta 162 Ave SW/24 St SW JK to 9 Coed $2,995 to $7,085 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. Day Traditional	Glenmore Christian Academy	2995	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Calgary Changemaker School View Profile Calgary, Alberta 16th Ave/Range Rd 33 K to 8 Coed $10,950 to $14,950 Our school prioritizes wellness, empathetic leadership and social innovation. Our students spend a significant portion of each day outdoors and in nature learning through projects and hands-on experiences. Day Progressive Reggio Emilia	Calgary Changemaker School	10950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

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Private School Information

Searching for a Calgary private school

When searching for a private school in Calgary, you should check to see if the school is registered with and respected by the Alberta Board of Education. Be sure to use all the online research tools you can find and to verify a school's accreditation. You may also use Our Kids' resources, such as virtual tours of some of Calgary's private schools and guides on how to choose the right school for your kid. You can also attend our annual Calgary private school expo in the fall.

During your research process, you should consult myriad unique sources to learn about the reputation of the school and find out if they can give you references. Talk to a school's teachers, students, and their parents. Be sure you fully comprehend the system of Alberta's private schools.

Some things to consider when checking out private schools:

Visit more than one private school. Indeed, many of Calgary's schools have varying educational philosophies, so one school may be quite different than the last one that you visited. Compare and contrast the schools that you toured.
Request references from other parents. Our Kids also hesitantly offers some Calgary school rankings based on specific, verifiable factors including admission rate, cost, age and other factors.
Meeting face-to-face with some teachers and administrators could be extremely useful and telling. Ask general questions that will allow them to discuss their level of commitment and their philosophies. Do they offer extra-help? If so, how often are extra-help sessions? How involved are they in extracurricular activities? What do they think is the most challenging and/or most rewarding part of being a teacher?

Affording private schools

The province of Alberta might help you reduce the expense of your child's private school education by providing schools that meet a specific criterion with provincial grants. Click here to read more about Alberta Education's private schools grant system.

Furthermore, many of Calgary's private schools themselves will assist you in funding your child's education through scholarships and bursaries. The former refers to merit-based payments that your child may earn through great marks, an extremely successful entrance examination, outstanding community involvement, or remarkable achievements in a particular area, such as arts or athletics. In contrast, bursaries are a form of financial aid that a school pays based on your needs. Whether you are applying for scholarships or for bursaries, you ought to do so early, as schools typically have strict application deadlines.

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