Alberta special needs schools

Find special needs schools in Alberta listed below.

With a high quality of education and private schools that top school rankings, Alberta is a great province to send your child to a special needs school. Residents in cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Banff may enjoy a lower cost of living without provincial or harmonized sales taxes. As a result, for many parents with special needs children, private or independent schools may be a more affordable option offering invaluable resources that foster children's academic, social and personal success. Read more

List of dedicated Alberta special needs schools

These are dedicated special needs schools in Alberta, where 100% of the students have special needs. They provide full-time special needs support for all students in the school, through accommodations, modifications, and remediations.


Foothills Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta 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 Learning disabilities Developmental Physical	Foothills Academy	15600	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Language Processing Disorder Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Asperger's Syndrome
Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate View Profile Calgary, Alberta K to 12 Coed $12,610 to $18,885 Our school has two programs: Academy, for students with learning difficulties who have yet to consistently perform at grade level, and Collegiate, for students at or above grade level and ready for greater independence. Day Traditional Learning disabilities	Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate	12610	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (AB) View Profile Red Deer Area, Alberta 7 to 12 Coed $1 /program Venture Academy is a therapeutic treatment and education program for students who may be struggling with ADHD, learning challenges, underachieving, behavioural issues, and a variety of clinical diagnoses. Homestay Traditional Learning disabilities Developmental Behavioral and Emotional	Venture Academy Troubled Teens Program (AB)	1	MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Autism Autism Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Clinical Depression Clinical Depression Clinical Depression Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety Suicidal thoughts Suicidal thoughts Suicidal thoughts Drug and alcohol abuse Drug and alcohol abuse Drug and alcohol abuse Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

List of Alberta schools with special needs support

These Alberta schools offer special needs support to a segment of students through a wide range of placements. Environments offered may include dedicated, integrated, and withdrawal special needs classes, as well as regular classes with resource support and in-class adaptations.


Summit West Independent School View Profile Foothills, Alberta Highway 22X/53 St SW JK to 12 Coed $9,250 to $10,975 An independent school that offers an individualized self-directed learning approach for tomorrow's leaders. Bursary programs available to qualified applicants. JK to Grade 12, Alberta Curriculum. Day Progressive Learning disabilities Developmental Behavioral and Emotional	Summit West Independent School	9250	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) Autism Autism ADHD (moderate to severe) Asperger's Syndrome Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Language Processing Disorder Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety
Clear Water Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta JK to 12 Coed $13,300 to $15,100 Clear Water Academy is a private Catholic school that stands ready to meet and expand the minds and passions of some of the brightest students in Calgary, and exchange students from around the world. Day Liberal Arts	Clear Water Academy	13300	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe)
Calgary Changemaker School View Profile Calgary, Alberta 16th Ave/Range Rd 33 K to 6 Coed $10,000 to $13,950 Calgary Changemaker School is a new K-8 school opening in September 2020 emphasizing empathetic leadership, social innovation and students spend a significant portion of each day learning outdoors and in nature. Day Progressive Reggio Emilia Behavioral and Emotional Physical	Calgary Changemaker School	10000	Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed	Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety Deafness Deafness Suicidal thoughts Suicidal thoughts Suicidal thoughts
Calgary French & International School View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 12 Coed $7,900 to $15,100 Calgary French & International School graduates will be active global citizens with a foundation for life-long success, and our school will be the leader in French immersion and international education. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate	Calgary French & International School	7900	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe)
Banbury Crossroads School View Profile Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave PS to 12 Coed $8,000 to $10,000 The purpose of Banbury is to meet individual needs, and to help students to become self-sufficient. Banbury feels like a family. Where you have the freedom to be yourself. Where you are seen, heard, and understood. Day Progressive Behavioral and Emotional	Banbury Crossroads School	8000	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	Clinical anxiety
Rundle College & Rundle Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta K to 12 Coed $12,900 to $18,500 Rundle College is a university preparatory school from Kindergarten-Grade 12 in Calgary, Alberta. Our small class sizes of 12-16 students, gives our students the advantage of and enriched and personalized education. Day Traditional Learning disabilities Physical	Rundle College & Rundle Academy	12900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Deafness
River Valley School View Profile Calgary, Alberta Bowness Rd NW/Bow Crescent NW PS to 6 Coed $4,850 to $14,320 River Valley is an inclusive independent school in the heart of NW Calgary that provides exceptional education for 3-year-olds to grade 6 students. Day Progressive Learning disabilities Developmental Physical	River Valley School	4850	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Language Processing Disorder Language Processing Disorder Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Blindness Blindness Deafness Deafness
Glenmore Christian Academy View Profile Calgary, Alberta 162 Ave SW/24 St SW JK to 9 Coed $2,950 to $6,980 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	2950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Montessori School of Calgary View Profile Calgary, Alberta PS to 6 Coed $8,440 to $14,250 The Montessori School of Calgary offers a preschool through Grade 6 program led by experienced guides and teachers who support each child with trust, respect, and proven academic success. Day Montessori Learning disabilities	Montessori School of Calgary	8440	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
Progressive Academy View Profile Edmonton, Alberta Groat Road/107 Avenue JK to 12 Coed $8,950 to $10,150 Progressive Academy's programs inspire students from preschool to grade 12 in Edmonton, Alberta. Wonderful faculty, wide range of experiential opportunities and high expectations ignite a desire to learn. Day Progressive	Progressive Academy	8950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed

How special needs schools foster academic success

Because of small class sizes, teachers can provide individualized attention for each student to ensure that he or she does not fall behind. In addition, staff at special needs schools are trained to deal with a wide range of issues, such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or ADD (attention deficit disorder), Asperger's syndrome (AS), and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). While public schools may also have professionally-trained teachers, they may not be able to provide sufficient attention and support for special needs children, since they typically have larger class sizes.

To learn more about special needs school benefits, in Alberta and elsewhere, read our guide.

How special needs programs nurture social skills

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular programs, such as soccer or chess clubs, allow students with similar interests to learn how to work in a team, get along with others and build friendships.

Supportive learning environment

At many Alberta special needs schools, small class sizes allow education to become a participatory and collaborative process in which all students learn from each other and encourage one another to succeed.

Community atmosphere

Many private or independent special needs schools in Alberta have small enrolment numbers. These schools are small communities where everybody knows each other, rather than large intimidating institutions.

How special needs programs encourage personal success

The combination of academic and social development breeds personal success. Education is not only about getting good grades. It's about being well-rounded and preparing students for life outside the classroom. Indeed, private and independent schools mold individuals with character, emotional intelligence, and the essential life skills needed for future success.

Tips and resources to pay for private school in Alberta

If you are concerned about private school costs, browse our database of scholarships and bursaries and learn the essential tips to help pay for tuition. Investigate the scholarships, bursaries and resources available in the community. For instance, the Prosser Charitable Foundation's Parent's Choice Bursary covers up to $3,500 of tuition annually per student for private schools not funded by any regional school board in the Calgary area.

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Alberta special needs schools

Find special needs schools in Alberta listed below.

List of dedicated Alberta special needs schools

List of Alberta schools with special needs support

How special needs schools foster academic success