Calgary Academy

My daughter was turned down despite having an average IQ. We were told that she needed more support than they could provide. So very confused. I thought this school was supposed to accept students with learning disabilities and help teach them through their academic struggles. One week before my daughter's interview we were told that 7 spots were available for grade 7 and that three people had already applied. But once we got to the interview they said that they were so tight that they couldn't promise anything. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

not sure what everyone's babbling about here. this is a perfectly good school, for me at least. news flash, some kids are different from others. great experience, for me at least. teachers know what students need and do their best to provide that.

I enrolled in Calgary Academy from Grade 6 to Grade 8 in 1999-2002.The learning support was great. I learned ways of organizing my self in school. I was well educated,despite me having a hard time learning and focusing at school. I was able to learn easily at Calgary Academy. I also enjoyed reading more.I was in grade 5, but I was transformed to a grade 6 class to be with people of my age and I could get along with. The Calgary Board of Education reassured me of moving up with grade of my age. But Calgary Academy decided to throw me down a grade, as I was held back in grade 1, because of my learning disability. I was thrown in classrooms with kids younger then me, who I had a rough time fitting in with. It made me depressed and I miserable for 3 years.The learning aspect was good for me, but the social atmosphere was poor and not very inclusive for me. I was made fun of and felt the maturity level of most students were poor and ignorant compared to other schools I went to. It effected my social development. CBE decised to not hold youths back a grade up to grade 9 anymore, because it I can traumatize people.

My daughter went here from grade 7 thru 12. She has a significant reading disability and this school helped her way more than public school. She graduated with 90% plus in all of her classes. She didn't even have a grade 4 reading level when she was enrolled, the teachers were amazing.

Our son has a learning disability and we were led to believe through conversations with Calgary Academy, that they would be able to support his learning path. From grade 2 to the beginning of grade 9 we were told year after year that he was doing fine. Then we were told they couldn't support him for grade 10 because he was so far behind. When we asked why they didn't share this with us sooner. We were given the answer that they thought they could get him to catch up.That was 3 years ago and we're still dealing with our sons low self esteem, learning challenges and struggles to feel like he can be a part of society.Felt like they really just wanted our money.

I was a student from grades 4-9 and feel as if I was failed by the amount of assistance I had to my learning disabilitys. After moving to the public system I felt more supported and much happier than I was at CA.

I am a high school student at Calgary Academy and I find C.A perfectly suitable, namely the teachers are willing to put in the time for students. The high school program stresses self advocacy, and the staff and teachers develop a supportive environment for us students. In addition, the school counsellor Mr. Tolsma is very helpful with university and post secondary education applications. If need be he will sit down and help students with their entire application. All my teachers are professional, and show a genuine interest in helping each of their student achieve their best. 06/ 2019As a university student in a decently difficult program, I can confidently say that the learning strategies and the general outlook developed during my tenure as a student at Calgary Academy have given me an advantage over the competition. Despite what people may say about the school, as an alumni, I felt prepared and supported on my journey into post secondary education. 11/2019

Calgary Academy has been a blessing for our son and our family. They provide unique tools in their teaching for every students learning differences and accomodate most students that come to them for assistance. My son is managing a B+ average now within his grade level curriculum! This tremendously improves his self confidence and his ability to continue moving forward in his schooling! Thank you Calgary Academy!

I love Calgary Academy I actually enjoy coming to school now, the kids are so nice and it is such an amazing caring and supportive environment.

Such an amazing school, from the teachers to the classrooms, I felt welcomed. This school was such a help with my social anxiety and depression, an amazing counselor and principal.