admission information
Tuition
Comprehensive Program: $14,469.00
Transition Program: $8,311.00
Tuition costs are OUT-OF-POCKET costs to parents and are net of any grants we receive from Alberta Education. There are no further rebates or discounts to tuition fees. Tuition costs for the 2008/2009 year will be set in July 2008.
Parents may choose one of three payment schedules:
Schedule 1: Deposit of $950.00 payable upon application for enrollment. ($700.00 is applied towards tuition). Balance to be paid in full by mid-September.
Schedule 2: Deposit of $950.00 payable upon application for enrollment. ($700.00 is applied towards tuition). 50% of tuition balance payable by mid-September. The balance of tuition to be paid on or before mid-January. A $250.00 financing charge is levied to those choosingschedule 2.
Schedule 3: Deposit of $950.00 payable upon application for enrollment. ($700.00 is applied towards tuition). Equal monthly payments (submit post-dated cheques) to be made on the 15th day of each month, commencing Sept. 15th and continuing such that the balance of tuition is paid in full on or before June 15th. A $500.00 financing charge is levied to those choosing schedule 3.
Student Enrollment Bonds
A Student Enrollment Bond (SEB) is a non-interest bearing bond issued by Calgary Academy. Parents are obliged to purchase a bond from the Academy and retain it as long as their child is enrolled. Parents of children enrolled in the Comprehensive Program will be required to purchase a $1000/student SEB. Parents of children enrolled in the Transition Program will be required to purchase a $4000/student SEB. The bond may redeemed for its face value when the child no longer attends Calgary Academy.
Technology Integration Fee
All Calgary Academy students are required to pay a Technology Integration fee of $500.00 per year. This fee is used for IT support, hardware/software, printers, paper and toner costs, and overall computer system maintenance.
Calgary Academy Transportation Services
Busing is only provided where there are sufficient students in a community to warrant service. Busing routes are determined before the start of the school year. Pick-up/drop-off points are determined by a safety officer. Routes are planned to maximize efficiency. As a result, students that live farthest from the school are picked up first and dropped off last. Busing fees for the 06/07 school year are $1525.00 per student/route. Busing fees for the 2008/2009 school year will be set in May, 2008. Busing is optional.
User Pay Concept
Of students attending the Calgary Academy, a small percentage require significant amounts of 1:1 instruction. In some cases, this requirement can be detected prior to enrollment for a given child. In other cases, the specific requirements of the student will be evaluated by theinstructors and the academic dean.
When a student requires this type of extra support, an additional fee will be charged. If there is a need for this additional support, parents will be notified as soon as possible in the school year. Costs associated with this additional support will be discussed with the parents at that time.
Bursary Support
There are a limited number of bursaries available to assist economically-disadvantaged families. If you require a bursary, please call the school and ask for a “Request for Financial Assistance” form. Application deadline is April 15. A bursary request is only considered after a child has been accepted. If needed, please submit the bursary application with the admissions application.
Medical Tax Credits
Out-of-pocket tuition costs for parents of students may be claimed as medical tax credits if certain conditions are fulfilled. To be eligible for medical tax credits, parents must submit a letter written by a medical doctor or chartered psychologist with their income tax form. The letter must clearly state that the student has a specific learning problem that has a physiological origin and, as such, requires the service of the personnel at Calgary Academy. The letter must be dated prior to the student’s enrollment at the Calgary Academy.
Although some parents have been successful in accessing medical tax credits through this procedure, we do not guarantee success. Please contact your tax advisor for clarification. If your medical or psychological consultant requires more information, please have him/her contact Peter Istvanffy.