We welcome pupils from all socio-economic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, and offer a community founded on friendship, conversation, respect for human dignity, and a shared love of wisdom.

Our program is demanding, both academically and in its expectations for student behaviour. It is intended for learners who are committed to seeking moral and intellectual excellence.

The first application period will end on lottery day, on April 1 2023. Families can still apply to join the wait list after that date, and will be added to the list based on the date their application is received.

Initial enrolment offers will be made in April and May of 2024. Parents who do not receive an offer of enrolment will be advised of their place on the waitlist by June 2024.

In the 2024/25 academic year, we are adding grade 9 at our Currie campus, and will then add one additional grade per year until we offer a full K-12 program.

Should enrolment applications exceed the maximum capacity for a given grade, pupils will be entered into a lottery, which will determine their position on a wait list. Wait lists are reset every year.

Certain categories of pupils have priority enrolment, including siblings of already-enrolled students and children transferring from another Alberta Classical Academy program.

Students with a sufficiently high place in the lottery may be invited to attend an interview, shadow day, and/or academic assessment to determine the appropriate grade placement.

Families of students with a sufficiently high lottery position may be invited to attend a meeting with a member of the administrative team. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure that the family understands and supports the philosophy and approach of the school, and to determine the appropriate grade placement for their child(ren). If you wish to learn more about classical education in advance of this meeting, we recommend the following resources:

A Guide to Classical Education - An Introduction for Parents by Dr. Christopher Perrin

What is Classical Education? By Susan Wise Bauer

Prospective pupils may be asked to attend a family meeting with the principal, and complete an assessment to determine the appropriate academic grade level and placement. As ours is an academically demanding program, students who are evaluated as achieving below their expected grade level may be placed in a grade that better corresponds to their level.

Students entering Grade 5 and above are also expected to demonstrate their personal interest in attending the school, by answering two short essay questions. Sample questions will be provided in advance of the meeting.

We do not select students based on academic ability. We ask that parents provide their child’s most recent report cards for the purpose of determining the most appropriate grade placement for the child.

In order to confirm registration, we will need the following:

• Proof of Canadian citizenship or valid immigration status (e.g. birth certificate, passport, permanent residency card, etc.)

• Parent Commitment Form

• Copy of two most recent report cards (for children transferring from other schools)

• Copy of Provincial Achievement Test results (if applicable)

• Copy of Individual Program Plan (IPP) (if applicable)

• Copy of Psycho-Educational Assessment (if applicable)

• Legal documentation pertaining to custody orders or court protection orders (if applicable)