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Edmonton Academy

Canada, Edmonton

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The school at a glance
Fees CA$11,000 - 12,500
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, SEN focussed
Typical class size 12
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Edmonton Academy is an independent school in Edmonton serving Grades 3–12 with diagnosed learning disorders. It teaches the Alberta Education curriculum in a Canadian context, with a clear SEN focus and a structured, supportive learning environment designed to rebuild confidence in learning. The school operates as an Alberta Education-designated special education institution and is governed by the Edmonton Academy Society for Learning Disabled, a registered charity and not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board. Classrooms emphasize small sizes, explicit, systematic instruction, and universal design for learning, alongside a daily learning strategies block and targeted tutoring to build executive functioning and self-regulation. Visual Arts is taught by a credentialed artist, integrating arts with core academics. Family partnerships are strong, and donor involvement supports access to specialized education. Since 1983, Edmonton Academy has helped students develop skills, independence, and a positive attitude toward learning within a stable, predictable setting. It welcomes international families.

Unit 2-810 Saddleback Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 4W4

The Essentials

Edmonton Academy has typical class sizes of 12.

Location
Unit 2-810 Saddleback Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 4W4. Edmonton Academy is in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The office hours are Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

Stages
Grades 3–12

Type
Independent school

Additional learning support
Specialized education for students with diagnosed specific learning disorders; small class sizes; individualized support; explicit, structured instruction; Alberta Education curriculum.

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
School day runs 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Hot lunch service is available through Healthy Hunger, organized by the Edmonton Academy Parent Advisory Council. Families sign up on Healthy Hunger to purchase lunches.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Edmonton Academy is a non-profit society and registered charity. It complies with Alberta Education accountability requirements, with the Annual Education Results Report and a Three-Year Education Plan available.
Fees

Annual tuition at Edmonton Academy ranges from CAD 11,000 to CAD 12,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- CAD 2,250 non-refundable tuition deposit required to hold placement.
- CAD 500 one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee for new students.

Tuition fees (2026–2027 academic year) — by year group

- Grades 3–6: CAD 11,000 per year.
- Per-term / installment breakdown under the school's stated payment schedule (deposit + two instalments):
- Upon registration (deposit): CAD 2,250.
- September (50% of remaining tuition): CAD 4,375. (Calculation: 50% of CAD 11,000 minus CAD 2,250 = 50% of CAD 8,750 = CAD 4,375.)
- December (remaining balance): CAD 4,375.

- Grades 7–12: CAD 12,500 per year.
- Per-term / installment breakdown under the school's stated payment schedule (deposit + two instalments):
- Upon registration (deposit): CAD 2,250.
- September (50% of remaining tuition): CAD 5,125. (Calculation: 50% of CAD 12,500 minus CAD 2,250 = 50% of CAD 10,250 = CAD 5,125.)
- December (remaining balance): CAD 5,125.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment on registration: CAD 2,250 (applied as a non-refundable deposit to hold the student's place).
- Remaining tuition is split into two instalments: 50% of the remaining balance due in September and the final balance due in December.
- The CAD 2,250 deposit and the CAD 500 new-student enrollment fee are non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding / residential provision: Not applicable. Edmonton Academy operates as a day school and does not charge boarding/residential fees.

Other costs and fees

- School supplies: Families are provided a school supplies list and are responsible for required supplies; a supplies list is available through the school's parent resources.
- Hot-lunch program: A hot-lunch resource is maintained under Parent/Resources; hot-lunch items are charged as applicable through the school's hot-lunch arrangements.
- Bursary / financial aid: A limited number of bursaries are available for families demonstrating financial need. Bursaries typically range from CAD 1,000 to CAD 5,000 and are approved for one year (families must reapply annually). Application deadline and decision timing are published by the school.

Refund information

- The CAD 2,250 tuition deposit required to hold placement is non-refundable. The CAD 500 one-time enrollment fee for new students is non-refundable.
- Bursaries are awarded for one year and do not cover full tuition in most cases; terms of any bursary award are set by the school and must be renewed each academic year.

Fee payment options

- Credit card payments: Accepted via a third-party service (Plastiq); a service fee is charged by Plastiq to the payer.
- Electronic transfer: E-transfer to info@edmontonacademy.com is accepted.

Tax / receipts

- Official tax receipts for tuition paid are issued in February for the previous calendar year; tuition paid may be eligible to be claimed as a medical expense where applicable.

(All amounts shown in Canadian dollars, CAD.)
Academics

Edmonton Academy teaches Canadian Curriculum, SEN focussed.

Curriculum
The school serves students in Grades 3–12 with diagnosed specific learning disorders. Edmonton Academy is an Alberta Education-designated special education school. The focus is on a structured, supportive learning environment where teachers address individual learning needs by recognizing students' strengths and rebuilding confidence in learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Edmonton Academy supports students socially and emotionally through an evidence‑based, individualized approach. Classrooms use structured, predictable environments with small class sizes, explicit instruction, and opportunities for student feedback to build confidence and self‑regulation. The universal design for learning framework guides flexible teaching, with compensatory and remedial strategies tailored to each learner's profile to foster social growth and independence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school serves students with diagnosed Specific Learning Disorders in reading, writing, or mathematics and is Alberta Education‑designated for special education. Grades served are 3–12, with a high school focus on academic diploma pathways. A diagnosis of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder alone is insufficient for admission, and cognitive or intellectual disabilities are not served.

Safeguarding
A Safe and Caring School Policy governs safeguarding at Edmonton Academy.
Parent Experience

History
The Edmonton Academy was established in response to parents who wanted a school to meet the needs of children diagnosed with learning disabilities. The Edmonton Academy Society for Learning Disabled was formed, and Edmonton Academy opened its doors to the first group of students in September 1983. For more than four decades, Edmonton Academy has served students with learning disabilities. Edmonton Academy is an Alberta Education-designated special education school able to serve students with a specific learning disorder/disability because of its unique structure. The Edmonton Academy Society for Learning Disabled operates as a registered charitable organization and operates as a registered not-for-profit Society in Alberta, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Community
Edmonton Academy values strong partnerships with families and the broader community. Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting student success, and we work collaboratively to ensure consistent communication and shared understanding. Community engagement includes: parent participation and collaboration; school events and initiatives; and ongoing communication and support.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms provide structured, predictable learning environments with small class sizes, explicit instruction, and a focus on skill development within a flexible setting.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are built on the universal design for learning framework and follow the Alberta Education curriculum. Instruction features reduced instructional group sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios, with embedded supports for cognitive processes and the development of executive functioning and self-regulation. Explicit, systematic instruction with differentiated approaches and frequent opportunities for student responses is used, along with a daily learning strategies block and tutoring.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Edmonton Academy serves students in Grades 3–12 with diagnosed specific learning disorders. The school uses evidence-based, research-driven strategies including multisensory instruction and tailored teaching approaches. It follows the Alberta Education curriculum within a universal design for learning, featuring reduced instructional group sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios. A daily learning strategies block and additional tutoring, along with explicit instruction and emphasis on executive functioning, support student progress and mastery.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is offered and taught by Pamela C. Ollenberger (M.F.A., B.F.A., B.Ed., I.D.T., Visual Arts, Social Studies Minor). The Visual Arts subject is part of the instructional program, delivered by a teacher with advanced credentials in the arts. This reflects Edmonton Academy's inclusion of arts alongside core academics.

Social & Hobbies
Edmonton Academy values strong partnerships with families and the broader community. Parents and caregivers play an important role in student success, with collaborative and ongoing communication. Community engagement includes parent participation and collaboration, school events and initiatives, and ongoing support. Be part of an inclusive network of families, students, and staff.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes community engagement with parent participation and collaboration through events and initiatives, along with ongoing communication and support. Donor involvement is encouraged, with donations supporting access to specialized education. Edmonton Academy invites families to participate in its inclusive community as part of ongoing initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Edmonton Academy is led by a Director of Education and Principal and an Executive Director, with governance by a Board of Directors. Staff hold professional Alberta teaching certifications and have training in learning disorders and specialized instructional approaches. Administration emphasizes a low student-to-teacher ratio and a highly structured, supportive learning environment to foster student success.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Edmonton Academy provides structured, predictable learning environments with small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios. A daily learning strategies block, plus additional tutoring and review/study skills, support progress and study habits, while executive functioning and self-regulation are embedded into daily instruction. Increased learning time and targeted interventions help build confidence, independence, and personal growth for students with learning differences.
Admissions

Admissions
Edmonton Academy welcomes students with diagnosed learning disabilities and serves students with Specific Learning Disorders in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. To qualify, a student must have a psycho-educational assessment confirming one of the following diagnoses: Specific Learning Disorder in Written Expression (Dysgraphia); Specific Learning Disorder in Reading (Dyslexia); Specific Learning Disorder in Mathematics (Dyscalculia). Additional diagnoses may be present, but one of the above must be present. Students with cognitive or intellectual disabilities are not served. A diagnosis of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder alone is insufficient for admission. Grades served: 3–12. High School Focus provides academic streams leading to a high school diploma. Knowledge and Employability courses are not offered currently.

Scholarships
Edmonton Academy offers bursary support for families demonstrating financial need. Bursaries are funded through parent and community donations. Eligibility & Requirements: Completed Bursary Application Form; CRA Notice of Assessment from the most recent tax year. A bursary request is considered only after a student is registered. Deadlines & Decisions: Application deadline June 25, 2026; Decisions in August. Bursaries typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 and do not cover full tuition. Bursaries are approved for one year only. Families must reapply annually. A student may not receive a bursary for more than three consecutive years.
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