Calgary School Programs: A Current-Information Guide

Reviewed October 2026. Calgary programs can include regular, lottery-based alternatives, charter, private, Catholic, bilingual, French immersion, arts, science, TLC, Montessori, AP, IB and gifted learning.

Use current program information

Program names, participating schools, entry grades, boundaries, waitlists and registration dates can change. Do not rely on old claims about the number of schools, ranking, fees or wait times.

Questions to ask

Ask the school or education authority about eligibility, transportation, registration, capacity, lottery priority, tuition, language entry requirements and the program's current grade range. Choose a home only after confirming the information for the exact address and school year.

Official sources: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/program-options/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.alberta.ca/education