2025 Education Guide

The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving over 56,000 students in 117 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Rocky View County. CCSD educates and empowers students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith, so that students centered in Christ realize their full potential. Contact your nearest CCSD school to register. All families are encouraged to inquire.

FrancoSud provides a Francophone education to more than 3,800 students across 16 schools in Southern Alberta, 12 of which are public and four of which are Catholic. We believe it is essential that our schools not only focus on academic success but also on the personal and social development of each student. Through cultural pedagogy, we allow students to build their identity, to define and recognize themselves as Francophones. All our schools offer full-day Kindergarten and free bus transportation.

Foothills School Division (FSD) provides quality, inclusive educational opportunities from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 across its 25 schools in the Foothills Region. Program.

Banbury Crossroads School is the only Self-Directed Learning private school in Calgary. It was founded in 1979 on the principle that recognizes that each student has different learning styles, rates, interests, and talents. This learning philosophy is based on the idea that having some control and direction over their own learning helps students develop self-confidence, initiative, perseverance, and a sense of well-being. Enriched by these foundations students have gone on to lead successful lives.

At Calgary Academy, we design student-centered experiences that nurture a love of learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12. For over 40 years, we’ve refined our innovative Academy and Collegiate programs, woven together by our four pillars and guiding REACH principles, to empower unique learners to pursue a life of passion and purpose. With recent program additions, including Early Years for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Blended+ for Grades 9 to 12, Calgary Academy helps students develop the independence, skills, and confidence to thrive through extraordinarily small class sizes led by expert teachers.

CAA is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta Public Charter School with a focus on academic excellence, through Arts Immersion learning. Our innovative and progressive learning environment engages children in the five fine arts: music, visual art, dance, drama, and literary arts to become confident learners and spirited citizens.

A Christian, loving, and nurturing environment where your child’s imagination is stimulated through exploration and discovery. Calgary’s first independent faith-based school, integrating faith and learning since 1963. At Calgary Christian School, we believe in developing the whole child and providing the tools for each to be successful as they discover their place in God’s world. Intellectually - Emotionally - Socially - Physically - Artistically. These five pillars of excellence embrace the cornerstone of our spiritual foundation.

Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our rich Waldorf curriculum fosters intellectual flexibility, creative thinking, and academic success, with an eye to ethics and morality. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. Classroom instruction is free of technological devices, ensuring a tactile learning environment. The arts, encompassing music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama, are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. Offering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9.

Centrally located in Currie Barracks, Clear Water Academy has been providing Catholic education in Calgary since 1995. We are consistently ranked a top school in Alberta and are the only school in Canada to offer the educational model of Integral Formation, which focuses on four dimensions of formation: Intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic. Our approach is purposefully designed to teach, educate, and form each child individually, helping each one grow fully into the person God created them to be. We seek to educate the whole child and accompany them in their personal development. To inquire about an in-person or virtual tour, contact our Admissions Director at admissions@clearwateracademy.com. 

Teaching boys – the way boys learn. North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for lifelong learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Kindergarten to Grade 9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

Teaching girls – building confidence, discovering passions. North Point School for Girls is an environment that celebrates girls’ strengths and interests, and nurtures their overall growth within a culture of achievement where discovery and development of a girl’s individual potential is paramount. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Grade 4-9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

Phoenix Education Foundation is an Alberta-accredited private, non-profit, independent school. Phoenix engages Kindergarten to Grade 9 students in parent-directed or school-directed programming to fulfill the Alberta Education curriculum. Phoenix offers Alberta’s only Kindergarten program for homeschooling families, BlendEd, and home education options for Grades 1 to 9, and ‘in-the-scene’ classes in the Creation Studio, giving students immersive instruction in Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Fine Arts.

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6. Students are immersed in play, inquiry, and project-based learning that challenges them to question, explore, and create! Our adaptive model of educational delivery supports different learning styles to ensure that each individual student flourishes.

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (Kindergarten to 12), Academy (4 to 12), and virtual Studio (7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.

Our school mission is to prepare students to thrive in university and beyond. This mission will be accomplished by creating an environment of high expectations of achievement, behavior, and service. Webber Academy was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit company with a mandate to be a high-quality, non-denominational, coeducational, university preparatory, accredited private school. Facilities consist of a Kindercentre for four- and five-year-old students, a main campus building with two large gymnasiums for Grades JK to 12, a modern High School Science Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, 400 metre running track, a soccer field, and cross-country trails through the aspens. The Webber Academy Athletic Park in Springbank features an Indoor Fieldhouse, three baseball fields and a FIFA Artificial Turf Soccer pitch.

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they would know if their child has a vision problem, as these issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is only a problem in one eye. Because 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and children’s eye exams are covered by Alberta Health. Use ‘Find an Optometrist’ on our website to find a doctor close to you.

Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and self-development opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area’s Adult in-school mentoring programs match six- to 12-year-old children and youth with mentors, fostering intentional, evidence-based mentoring relationships which help mentees become more resilient and successful. The Teen school-based mentoring program matches elementary-aged children with teens from local junior and senior high schools. Their weekly meetings are supported in their school with supervision by a mentoring coordinator. From mentoring in-school to becoming a pen-pal with a student, there are many ways to get involved with young students in our community. Visit our website for more information.

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family.

CanLearn Society helps children, youth, adults, and families living with literacy, learning, ADHD, and related mental health challenges to learn and thrive. We offer a variety of programs and services, including family literacy, social-emotional skills, evidence-based reading intervention, assessments, and more. Our compassionate team of experts tailors support to fit your unique learning journey, using research-driven practices to help you gain skills and confidence. Visit our website to learn more.

Founded in 1963, Connect Society exists to strengthen connections among Deaf, hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind people.

Our mission is to empower families so that caregivers and children build resilience and thrive.

G.R.I.T. Calgary Society is a long-standing program of excellence meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with developmental disabilities in and around the Calgary area.

At the core of our approach lies a fundamental belief: therapy goes beyond mere problem-solving; it delves into the exploration of your unique self. Our goal is to create a personalized and actionable care plan that prioritizes your mental health goals. Our team provides a holistic, evidence-based approach that aims to not only alleviate distress but also empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

The Perfect Attendance Foundation (PAF) is a registered charity organization providing awards for Grade 2 to 6 students in recognition of exemplary attendance throughout the academic year.  We believe there is value in supporting families and schools wanting to encourage children to develop the concept of investing in their own education and the rewards of leading a committed life.

Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre that provides treatment and support for children, youth and families with mental health needs. We are a non-profit organization and have been working with families since 1914. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to us.

Learning French is fun with Alliance Française! Whether your kids are complete beginners or can already converse in French, they will enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the diverse activities.

Calgary French & International School is a vibrant multilingual learning community where children aged 19 months to 18 years thrive through curiosity and exploration. Students graduate bilingual in French and English and fully fluent in Spanish. Student learning is enriched by International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programs that develop compassion, respect, and understanding of other cultures. For 55 years, CFIS students have been inspired to discover the world around them with energy and enthusiasm.

FrancoSud provides a Francophone education to more than 3,800 students across 16 schools in Southern Alberta, 12 of which are public and four of which are Catholic. We believe it is essential that our schools not only focus on academic success but also on the personal and social development of each student. Through cultural pedagogy, we allow students to build their identity, to define and recognize themselves as Francophones. All our schools offer full-day Kindergarten and free bus transportation.

Inspired by Montessori, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of learning in a fun, safe and intellectually stimulating environment for children, focused on learning through play. Program open to children three to six years old with choice of two, three, or five days per week, morning or afternoon classes.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

At Vivo’s preschool, we’ll nurture your little one to become an active learner!

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. 

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or gettingready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honourable Mention" for 14 years! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three-year-olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four-year-olds); or Kindergarten.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.  

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6. Students are immersed in play, inquiry, and project-based learning that challenges them to question, explore, and create! Our adaptive model of educational delivery supports different learning styles to ensure that each individual student flourishes.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

YW Childcare is a safe and flexible daycare located in a new state-of-the-art centre in Inglewood. Our licensed and accredited facility offers full-time, part-time, and drop-in spaces for children up to five years old. We believe in quality childcare that encourages your child’s individual development, emphasizing creative play and child-centred activities. Register today at ywcalgary.ca/childcare.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centres. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

A Christian, loving, and nurturing environment where your child’s imagination is stimulated through exploration and discovery. Calgary’s first independent faith-based school, integrating faith and learning since 1963. At Calgary Christian School, we believe in developing the whole child and providing the tools for each to be successful as they discover their place in God’s world. Intellectually - Emotionally - Socially - Physically - Artistically: These five pillars of excellence embrace the cornerstone of our spiritual foundation.

Mount Royal University Preschool is a quality, licensed, non-profit program where you will find a warm and friendly environment supported by well-qualified professionals who implement a fun, hands-on, play-based program for children ages three to five. The program includes a variety of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, structured/unstructured activities. Nutritious snacks are also provided.

Looking for a licensed and affordable Montessori Program that satisfies your child’s educational and social developmental needs? Pathway Montessori's fully-equipped Montessori environment is designed to stimulate the absorbent mind of children approximately three to six years old and staffed by trained and dedicated teachers. We are located in Woodbine, SW, with convenient hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm and options for earlier drop off and later pickup. Ask about our funded ECE Kindergarten full day program.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centres. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Kids@ Churchill Park continues to be a leader in providing accountable, trust-based early learning and child care to Calgary families. Our childcare programs are designed for infants to school-aged children (children may stay in our enriched preschool program until they attend Grade 1). With over 50 years experience and eight different programs in the city, we have options for everyone including part-time care, out-of-school care, and Family Day Home options. Kids@ Churchill Park has been Calgary’s best-kept secret for over 50 years! Join our family and experience the difference that loving and compassionate care makes.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.

BTLC uses the established and well-researched principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach preschool and Kindergarten students with the unique learning needs and challenges associated with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. BTLC’s success is based on small class size, intensive and individualized programming using effective, research-based teaching strategies, a high ratio of adult support, and opportunities for integration in community schools.

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program for students with Learning Disabilities from Grades 3 to 12. We provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning for each student while also covering the full Alberta Education curriculum in small classes and a supportive environment. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community, including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages two-years-and-eight-months to six years old. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).

Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Our play-based, therapeutic, and educational programs are designed to support neurodiverse children and their families during the most critical stages of development - the first five years of a child’s life. Step by Step’s comprehensive approach provides exceptional programming for children 19 months to six years thatis intentional and goal-oriented to promote growth and development, while also supporting parents and caregivers on the journey of raising a child with special needs.