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Edge School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$21,125 - 22,150
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 460
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Edge School, located in Calgary, serves Grades 4–12 with a Canadian curriculum underpinned by Alberta Education. The Junior Program (Grades 4–9) covers English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Sport Education, Spanish (Grades 7–9), Physical Education/Physical Literacy, and a Complementary Options Class. The Senior Program (Grades 10–12) continues Alberta Education with courses in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science, plus Physical Education, Leadership and Social Responsibility, CALM (Career and Life Management), and various Complementary Courses (e.g., Learning Strategies 10, Yoga 15, Personal Psychology 20, Spanish 10). The school emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and applying skills in classroom and community contexts, with career and university guidance including SAT preparation for student‑athletes. The 170,000‑square‑foot campus houses the Jim Davidson Sports Complex, a 90,000‑square‑foot athletic facility with two NHL‑sized arenas, a gym with NBA‑sized courts, a high‑performance centre, three dance studios, a golf centre, and a sports medicine clinic. The Edge School Society governs the school as a non‑profit charitable organization.

33055 Township Road 250, Calgary, Alberta, T3Z 1L4

The Essentials

Edge School has 460 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Edge School is located at 33055 Township Road 250, Calgary, Alberta, T3Z 1L4, Canada. The campus is in the Calgary region of Alberta. Contact: 403.246.6432; info@edgeschool.com.

Stages
Junior Program; Senior Program.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Edge School partners with Chartwells to deliver on-site dining in a fully equipped kitchen. The dining hall offers breakfast, snacks and lunch, and Edge Meal Cards can be purchased online or in the cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
Governed by the Edge Society Board; oversight provided by the Edge Foundation Board.
Fees

Annual tuition at Edge School ranges from CAD 21,125 to CAD 22,150 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of CAD 175 is payable with the application. Payment may be sent by e‑transfer to accounting@edgeschool.com.

Tuition (annual) — 2026/27 academic year (Alberta resident rates)

- Grades 4–6: CAD 21,125 per year.
- Grades 7–12: CAD 22,150 per year.
- Student Activity Fee: CAD 710 per year (annual).

Per-term examples (equal-installment illustrations)

- If annual tuition is divided equally into three installments (example only):
- Grades 4–6: CAD 7,041.67 per term (three equal terms).
- Grades 7–12: CAD 7,383.33 per term (three equal terms).
- If annual Student Activity Fee is divided equally into three installments: CAD 236.67 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plans are available; the school issues an online tuition contract (enrolment/contract) at acceptance that specifies the billing schedule and the formal payment terms for each family. Families complete the contract through the school's enrollment portal.

Mandatory endowment contribution

- Each Edge School family contributes to an Edge School Foundation Endowment Fund based on net tuition paid:
- 4% of total net tuition paid for the eldest child.
- 2% of total net tuition paid for each additional child.

Additional / program-specific fees

- All Edge School athletic teams have additional team fees that are charged on top of the School tuition; team fees vary by sport and team level.
- Some team/programs (for example, golf and other academies) may involve additional equipment, custom apparel or supplier charges for personal equipment and apparel; these costs are separate from tuition and vary by program.

Bus fees (annual)

- AM and PM service (round trip): CAD 3,570 per year.
- AM or PM service (one way): CAD 2,050 per year.

Sibling discount

- A sibling discount applies as follows (not available to families receiving financial aid):
- Second-oldest child: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third-oldest and additional children: 15% discount on tuition each.

International / out-of-province fees

- International Student Fee (students in Alberta on a Canadian Study Permit): CAD 5,000 per year.
- Out-of-Province Fee (non‑Alberta resident): CAD 1,000 per year.

Boarding / residence

- Edge School operates as a day school; no boarding residence fees apply.

Other costs (uniforms, apparel, consumables)

- School-branded apparel and uniforms (Edgewear) are available through the school's authorized supplier; prices vary by item. Example: special edition hoodies have been offered at CAD 100 + GST (final sale). Expect uniforms, team apparel, and optional spirit wear to be charged separately from tuition.
- Cafeteria meal cards and pre-ordered meals are additional and billed separately through cafeteria systems.

Financial aid and discounts

- A need-based Financial Aid Program is available; awards typically range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 11,000 for qualifying families. Families must apply annually for financial aid. Financial aid recipients are not eligible for the sibling discount.

Refunds and withdrawal terms

- Refunds, cancellation, and withdrawal terms are set out in the school's online tuition contract and enrollment paperwork provided at acceptance; families should review the tuition contract for the exact withdrawal and refund provisions that will govern their enrolment.

Fee payment options

- The application fee and many school payments can be made by Interac e‑transfer (example: accounting@edgeschool.com is used for application payments and donations). Donations have been accepted via e‑transfer, cash, or cheque; similar methods are used for other school payments where appropriate. The formal tuition contract and the school's enrolment portal will set out the accepted payment methods and any electronic payment options for tuition and planned instalments.

Refunds of specific optional purchases

- Certain apparel or special-order items (for example, limited-run hoodies) have been sold as final sale with no returns; refund/return rules for school merchandise and special orders are item-specific and are stated at the time of sale.

If you require a single-line summary of the principal annual charges for the 2026/27 school year to enter directly into an external database, use: "Grades 4–6: CAD 21,125; Grades 7–12: CAD 22,150; Student Activity Fee: CAD 710; Application Fee: CAD 175; International Fee: CAD 5,000; Bus (AM & PM): CAD 3,570; Bus (AM or PM): CAD 2,050."
Academics

Edge School teaches Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Edge School offers a 21st-century, university-preparatory curriculum. The Junior Program (Grades 4–9) follows Alberta Education's core curriculum and includes English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Sport Education, Spanish (Grades 7–9), Physical Education/Physical Literacy, and a Complementary Options Class. The Senior Program (Grades 10–12) also follows Alberta Education and provides courses across math (Math 15; Math 10C; Math 20–1/30–1; Math 20–2/30–2; Math 31), English (ELA 10–1, 20–1, 30–1/30–2), Social Studies (10–1, 20–1, 30–1/30–2), and Science (Science 10, 20, 30; Biology 20/30; Chemistry 20/30; Physics 20/30), plus Physical Education, Leadership and Social Responsibility, CALM (Career and Life Management), and a range of Complementary/Option Courses (e.g., Learning Strategies 10; Yoga 15; Personal Psychology 20; Spanish 10; Sports Medicine 15). Alberta Education underpins the program, and Edge emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and applying skills in classroom and community settings, with career and university guidance including SAT preparation for student‑athletes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size is 18; Edge has 60+ dedicated staff.

Exam Results
Average class size is 18; Edge has 60+ dedicated staff; 92% of graduates were awarded Rutherford Scholarships. Edge graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Yale, McGill and Queen's, among others.

Higher Education Progression
Edge graduates are welcomed by some of North America's most prestigious post‑secondary institutions, including Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Yale, McGill and Queen's. Post‑secondary paths also include institutions such as the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto, among many others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Edge School fosters a culture of personal excellence across academics, athletics and character. Leadership and interpersonal skills are embedded in education and sport. The environment is safe and supportive, with staff dedicated to students' well-being. Small class sizes and individualized attention support holistic development. Students develop positive self-esteem, core values, and interpersonal skills. Edge graduates are primed to lead vital, fulfilling lives as global citizens in the future.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Sport Psychology and Counselling as part of Student Services.
Parent Experience

Community
The Edge community is anchored by the Edge Parent Council (EPC), a group of parents committed to developing and promoting Edge culture within the school and community. The EPC helps plan events, assists in fundraising for the extras that take learning to the next level, and is a key part of communication between parents and the school. Members can contribute as Directors of the Parent Council, volunteers at school events, or join monthly meetings to provide feedback; monthly communications include a newsletter, email updates, and Edge social channels. The Edge Ambassador Society Executive rotates yearly to bring fresh perspectives on Edge issues and share the volunteer load.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Edge Parent Council (EPC) is the school's parent-teacher association, coordinating parent involvement, planning events, and fundraising for extras that take learning to the next level and serving as a key communication link between parents and the school. Members may contribute as Directors of the Parent Council, volunteers at school events, or by joining monthly meetings to provide feedback. Meghan Damaj is the EPC President (PC.President@ilearn.edgeschool.com).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school runs in a 170,000-square-foot campus that combines academics with a comprehensive sports complex for Grades 4–12. The Jim Davidson Sports Complex is a world-class athletic, recreational and community-use facility within the campus. Inside the 90,000-square-foot complex are 2 NHL-sized arenas, a gymnasium with two NBA-sized courts, a high-performance training centre, three professional dance studios, a golf centre and a sports medicine clinic. The campus includes a Cafeteria, the Duckett Performance Centre, Edge Dance Studios, Edge Youth Sports Therapy Clinic, a Gymnasium, Kyle Stuart Arenas and Stuart Duckett Field. The Edge School Society governs the school as a non-profit charitable organization.

Sports Facilities
The Jim Davidson Sports Complex includes 2 NHL-sized arenas, a gymnasium with two NBA-sized courts, a high-performance training centre, and a sports medicine clinic. It also houses a Founders & Alumni Lounge, a golf centre and three professional dance studios. The ISAA sports program supports Track and Field, Volleyball, Soccer and Basketball. Sport Camps are offered as part of the athletic program.

Academic Facilities
The school serves Grades 4–12 in a 170,000-square-foot facility with complete academic amenities. Grades are assessed on a percentage scale and the school year comprises four terms within two semesters. Academic Programs include Junior Program and Senior Program. The school provides Student Services and a Recognition Program as part of its academics.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers Basketball, Hockey, Dance, Golf, Soccer and Figure Skating, along with Multi-Sport and a Flex Academy for other sports. The ISAA Sports program supports participation in additional team sports. Sport Camps are available, and facilities include Edge Dance Studios and the Edge Youth Sports Therapy Clinic to support athletes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Dance is offered as part of Athletics, supported by Edge Dance Studios and Edge Dance Faculty.

Social & Hobbies
The athletics program includes basketball, hockey, golf, volleyball, and multi-sport options, with sport camps, a dedicated coaching staff, skill development, and team programs.

Community & Service
Community Involvement is part of Character. The school emphasizes leadership and service through the LEAD Model, Mountaineer Code, and Mountain Teams, and supports charitable initiatives such as Move Mountains and Sponsorship; Giving programs include the Anne McCaffrey Memorial Fund, Endowment Fund, and other fundraising activities.

Leadership & Professional
LEAD Model guides leadership and character development. The school maintains Alumni involvement and recognizes achievement through CLIMB Awards; Mountaineer Code and Mountain Teams reinforce leadership and service.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through Female Health and Performance, Fitness, and Sport Psychology programs, as part of the athletics framework and overall physical wellness.
Languages

Language Provision
English Language Arts is offered in Edge's senior high school program with ELA 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 and 30-2. Spanish is taught as a second language in the Junior Program (Grades 7-9) and as Spanish 10 in the Senior Program (5 credits). Learning a language is described as empowering students to think and speak in diverse cultural settings, and a second language may be a prerequisite or recommended course depending on post-secondary requirements.
Admissions

Scholarships
Financial aid provides assistance with tuition fees based solely on a family's financial need. About 25% of students receive financial aid. 92% of graduates are awarded the Rutherford Scholarship.
School Events
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