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Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent co-educational K–12 day school in Canada offering an IB continuum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme. The PYP operates Kindergarten to Grade 6 within the Alberta Education framework to foster global perspectives. The MYP (Grades 7–10) covers eight subject areas and requires study in at least two languages, while Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Certificate pathway, including an Extended Essay. The school sits on a 220-acre natural campus with wetlands, forests, grasslands and an observatory. Facilities include a 65,000-square-foot arts and learning expansion opened in 2018, a 630-seat C.A. Smith Arts Centre, dedicated arts studios, the Peter B. Ditchburn Library with over 37,000 books, and Aspen Lodge and Band Room. Outdoor Education is a flagship program; the rugby program is highly regarded; and Round Square and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provide global leadership opportunities.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Location
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is located in Foothills, Alberta, Canada. The campus covers 220 acres of natural surroundings. The address is 20-298136 24 St W, Foothills, AB T1S 7A4.
Stages
Elementary School (K-Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7-9), Senior School (Grades 10-12)
Type
The school is an independent K-12, IB continuum co-ed day school.
Additional learning support
Well-being, academic success, and personal best are priorities. Student Services supports learning, social and emotional needs, and educational planning. Personalized learning includes small class sizes, weekly advisor meetings starting in Middle School, and learning strategists who coordinate targeted support including counselling and essential learning-skills development.
Country affiliation
Canada
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Fees
Annual tuition at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School ranges from CAD 3,500 to CAD 47,250 for 2026/27.
Detailed billing — standard tuition payment options (domestic) - Option 1 (three-payment schedule): - Tuition Deposit 1 due February 15: CAD 2,500 (all grades). - Tuition Deposit 2 due June 15: CAD 6,500 (all grades). - Tuition balance due September 15: remainder of the annual tuition (examples): - Kindergarten balance: CAD 12,969 (total CAD 21,969). - Grades 1–3 balance: CAD 17,921 (total CAD 26,921). - Grades 4–6 balance: CAD 18,561 (total CAD 27,561). - Grades 7–9 balance: CAD 18,862 (total CAD 27,862). - Grades 10–12 balance: CAD 19,240 (total CAD 28,240). - This schedule is presented as the standard three-payment option.
- Option 2 (four-payment schedule with two later installments): - Tuition Deposit 1 due February 15: CAD 2,500. - Tuition Deposit 2 due June 15: CAD 6,500. - Two equal installment payments due September 15 and December 15 (examples of each installment): - Kindergarten: CAD 6,809 per installment (total as shown CAD 22,617). - Grades 1–3: CAD 9,527 per installment (total CAD 28,054). - Grades 4–6: CAD 9,683 per installment (total CAD 28,367). - Grades 7–9: CAD 9,838 per installment (total CAD 28,676). - Grades 10–12: CAD 10,033 per installment (total CAD 29,066). - A surcharge applies to installment plans (see surcharge note below).
- Option 3 (monthly installments): - Tuition Deposit 1 due February 15: CAD 2,500. - Tuition Deposit 2 due June 15: CAD 6,500. - Nine equal monthly installments due September 15 through May 15 (examples of each monthly installment): - Kindergarten: CAD 1,586 per month (total CAD 23,276). - Grades 1–3: CAD 2,208 per month (total CAD 28,875). - Grades 4–6: CAD 2,244 per month (total CAD 29,196). - Grades 7–9: CAD 2,282 per month (total CAD 29,538). - Grades 10–12: CAD 2,324 per month (total CAD 29,916). - A 3% surcharge is added to each installment payment plan.
Tuition — International students (CAD) - Grades K–6: CAD 47,250. - Grades 7–9: CAD 47,250. - Grades 10–12: CAD 47,250. - International tuition does not include homestay/accommodation, visa or study permit costs, transportation to/from school, travel expenses, or other costs required for attendance.
STAND School tuition (CAD) - Grades 9–12 (STAND program): CAD 9,900 (standard STAND tuition figure; STAND also publishes separate detailed fee schedules and payment models).
Registration / enrolment fees - One-time registration fee (payable upon initial acceptance to reserve a place): CAD 3,500. - The registration fee is separate from tuition and is not applied toward tuition.
Other mandatory or optional fees and typical additional costs - Uniforms: initial uniform purchase estimated between CAD 800 and CAD 1,000; subsequent annual costs are generally lower. - Transportation (daily busing): full‑time daily bus service example totals and deposit schedule: - Bus deposit due June 15: CAD 1,000. - Bus balance due September 15 (full-time route): CAD 2,500 (total CAD 3,500). - Full-time bus with installment plan example: deposit CAD 1,000 plus 9 monthly payments of CAD 289 (installment total shown CAD 3,600). - One-way fare and single-ride options are available (one-way example: deposit CAD 1,000 + balance CAD 875 = CAD 1,875; single ride charged per trip, e.g., CAD 25 each way). - Bus fees are non-refundable and registration by the specified June deposit date secures a seat on a route. - Technology and mandatory transportation for curricular trips have been rolled into the tuition totals (these are included in the tuition amounts shown). - Tuition Reimbursement Insurance (TRI): optional, recommended; TRI fee listed as CAD 250 (due with the June deposit in the fee schedule examples). - Tuition fees without TRI are presented as non‑refundable in the fee schedule.
Refunds and insurance - Tuition and other fees are generally non‑refundable unless covered by the optional Tuition Reimbursement Insurance (TRI). - TRI is offered as an optional protection product (example TRI fee CAD 250). - Families can choose TRI at enrolment to provide tuition remission protection in specified circumstances (registration for TRI and its terms are handled during enrolment).
Late payment, collections and financial terms - Interest on overdue accounts: 2% per month (24% per annum) applied to unpaid balances after 30 days. - Accounts more than 120 days past due may be sent to a collections agency and may affect re-enrolment eligibility. - A surcharge (example: 3%) applies to installment payment plans.
Accepted payment methods and transaction charges - Accepted payment methods: cheque, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and online banking. - Credit card transactions are subject to a credit card convenience fee of 2.4%. - Specific payment deadlines (deposit and installment due dates) must be met according to the chosen payment option.
Boarding / accommodation - Strathcona‑Tweedsmuir operates as a day school; boarding is not provided as a regular on‑campus option. - International tuition notes exclude homestay or accommodation; such arrangements and their costs are the responsibility of the student/family.
Summary notes for parents (practical points) - The school offers multiple tuition-payment models: standard three-payment option, a multi-payment option with two larger installments, and a monthly installment plan; each payment model lists exact deposit and installment amounts and specific due dates. - A one-time registration fee of CAD 3,500 is required to reserve an accepted place. - Optional protections such as Tuition Reimbursement Insurance are available for families wanting refund coverage; without TRI, tuition fees are presented as non‑refundable. - Bus service, uniforms and incidental costs (field trips, equipment, homestay for internationals) are additional to tuition where applicable; busing uses its own deposit and payment schedule and is explicitly non‑refundable.
(Amounts shown are in Canadian dollars as presented in the school's published student fee schedule and tuition information.)
Academics
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP).
Curriculum
The school has an IB World School continuum: PYP (Kindergarten to Grade 6), MYP (Grades 7-10), and DP (Grades 11-12). The PYP uses six units of inquiry within the Alberta Education curriculum to foster global perspectives and multi-subject learning. The Alberta Education curriculum is delivered through the MYP, enabling study across eight subject areas and the requirement to study at least two languages. In Grades 11-12, students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme (or IB Certificate pathway), including an Extended Essay as part of the diploma.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.
Exam Results
IB Diploma results (2024 Year 2): 46 candidates registered; average diploma score 34; 12 retakes; highest score 39; 172 subject entries; 11 candidates passed; 0 excluded. Alberta Diploma results (2022-2024): Acceptable standard: 88.7% (2022), 91.2% (2023), 90.2% (2024); Standard of excellence: 32.6% (2022), 39.1% (2023), 38.8% (2024).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to post-secondary programs at leading Canadian and international institutions.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Ages and eligibility. The school welcomes students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. 2. Online application. The first step in entering Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is to fill out the online application form; apply as early as possible while space remains. After submission, staff guide you through an applicant checklist. 3. Interview and tour. The Enrollment Office will contact you to arrange an interview, which can be on campus or via video, with time for questions and required assessment steps. 4. Confidential school reference. A Confidential School Reference Form from a current teacher, guidance counselor, or principal should be submitted directly to the school. 5. Reports. Have the most recent report card ready to upload or email; have the final report cards from the previous two years available to share. 6. Formal assessments. Kindergarten to Grade 12 applicants complete assessments during the scheduled interview and tour; Kindergarten and Grade 1 participate in a Group Assessment day in January. 7. Character Skills Snapshot. Grades 7–12 applicants are required to complete a short online Character Skills Snapshot test (SSAT registration is available at ssat.org). 8. Deadlines and rolling admissions. Rolling admissions have started. Early Decision deadline for 2025–2026 was November 30, 2025; Regular Decision was February 10, 2026; after February 11, 2026 rolling admission begins for remaining grades if space is available; for other grades, inquiries can be submitted to discuss capacity. 9. Relocation and inquiries.
Scholarships
Scholarships and bursaries are offered to make STS education more accessible. Over CAD 535,000 in scholarships and bursaries were awarded this year. Financial assistance includes bursaries (need-based) and scholarships (merit-based based on excellence in scholarship, leadership and character). Applications are accepted each year from October 1 to February 14 for the next school year. New Grade 5–12 entrants may apply for the STS Entry Scholarship (up to CAD 5,000 in the first year). Forever Woods Endowment Fund provides three-year scholarships for Grade 10 entrants; both new and continuing students are eligible to apply. Forever Woods Scholarships are available to qualifying students. New Grade 10 applicants must submit a Forever Woods Scholarship application with the admission package by February 14; current Grade 9 students must complete their Forever Woods application by March 1. Bursaries are need-based and processed via Apple Financial Services; the internal Financial Assistance Committee reviews and awards based on recommendations. Typically, bursary allocations are announced in March, about a month after the February 14 deadline. For more information, contact the Enrollment Office or admissions@sts.ab.ca.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School follow?
STS is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside the Alberta curriculum for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 5 to 18 as a co-educational day school.
Where is Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School located?
STS is located south of Calgary, Alberta, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
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