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Renert School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 560
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Renert School is a private K–12 school in northwest Calgary that uses the Alberta curriculum as a starting point and supports students to progress by ability rather than age. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Moshe Renert and Aaron Renert, it operates as a not-for-profit, reinvesting revenues into programs and offering scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. The campus functions as a hybrid school and community centre, housed in a smart building with studio spaces for art, dance, martial arts, music, and yoga, plus a jungle gym, rooftop play area, indoor gyms, and a soccer field. The school employs subject-matter specialists from Kindergarten onward and offers AP courses, Choice Friday electives, and a holistic program that blends core academics with arts, fitness, and community initiatives. Notable strengths include mathematics leadership and electives and enrichment activities, with opportunities for service and leadership through clubs. It offers before- and after-school care and a bus option.

14 Royal Vista Link NW, Calgary, Alberta T3R 0K4

The Essentials

Renert School has 560 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The address is 14 Royal Vista Link NW, Calgary, Alberta T3R 0K4. It sits in the Royal Vista community of northwest Calgary.

Stages
Kindergarten; Elementary & Junior High; Senior High (K-12).

Type
Private school.

Additional learning support
On-site tutoring for grades 7-12 in Math and Science during spare periods; Humanities support teaching assistant.

Country affiliation
Canada
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform program. Official uniforms are sold through Renert Uniforms. Renert Uniforms lists the 2025-2026 uniform and gym strip.

Governance and Ownership
Renert School Foundation governs the school (Authority: 0278 - Renert School Foundation). Founders are Dr. Moshe (Moses) Renert and Aaron Renert. Renert School Foundation was founded in 2013.
Fees
Application fees
- Application fee: CAD 100 (non‑refundable). Payable in cash to the Renert School Foundation when submitting the application.
- Admissions assessment fee: CAD 200, payable in cash on the day of the assessment. The assessment fee is refundable in full if the child is enrolled; otherwise it is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group
- No published per‑grade or per‑term tuition amounts are included in the school's public admissions or enrollment materials. Specific tuition figures by year group and per term are not listed in the materials available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 school years. Parents should note that tuition revenue is part of the school's financial reporting, but individual tuition rates and a published fee schedule are not provided in the publicly available admissions or application documents.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The publicly available application and assessment notices state the application and assessment fees are payable in cash; no detailed billing schedule (for tuition instalments, term billing dates, or registration deposit amounts) is published in the accessible admissions materials. A registration deposit is required to confirm an offered place, though the deposit amount and the tuition invoicing schedule are not published in the materials provided.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Renert School operates as a day school offering regular school hours, before‑ and after‑school care for younger students, and local bus service; there is no indication that overnight boarding or residence services are offered.

Other costs and fees
- Before‑ and after‑school care: Before School Care (7:00–8:15 am) and After School Care (3:35–6:00 pm) are provided for Kindergarten–Grade 6 students on both a drop‑in and regular basis. Specific rates for these services are not published in the admissions or application materials.
- Bussing: A school bus route is operated for students in Southwest Calgary; published schedules are described but bus fares or route fees are not listed in the admissions materials.
- Uniforms and school clothing: Uniform items are sold through the school's uniform shop. Uniform orders are final sale: no refunds, returns, or exchanges for uniform purchases. Specific uniform item prices are not published in the accessible shop landing page.
- Electives, extracurriculars, field trips and special programs: The school offers a range of electives and co‑curricular programs; separate fees for optional programs, field trips, or specialty instruction are not published in the publicly accessible admissions or application materials.

Refund information
- Assessment fee: CAD 200 assessment fee is refundable in full if the child is enrolled; otherwise it is non‑refundable.
- Uniform purchases: Uniform sales are final; the uniform shop states no refunds, returns, or exchanges.
- Tuition and registration deposit refund policies: Specific published policies detailing tuition refunds, withdrawal deadlines, or the terms for refunding a registration deposit are not included in the publicly available admissions and application documents.

Fee payment options
- Application and assessment fees: Specified as payable in cash for application and assessment. No other payment methods for these items are published in the application or admissions notices.
- Payment methods for tuition, registration deposit, before/after care, bus fees, and other recurring invoices: Not published in the publicly accessible admissions or enrollment materials.

Summary of findings and gaps
- Published, specific dollar amounts available in the school's public admissions materials for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) are limited to: Application fee (CAD 100) and Admissions assessment fee (CAD 200, refundable on enrolment). Other common fee details requested (per‑grade tuition amounts per term or per year; registration deposit amount; published billing schedule; tuition payment methods; fees for bus, before/after care, electives, and published tuition refund terms) are not included in the publicly accessible admissions or application documents reviewed. The materials cited above provide the definitive published statements for the fees that are listed.
Academics

Renert School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Alberta curriculum serves as the starting point for Renert School. Students progress at their own pace and are grouped by skill level in a given subject rather than by age. The school offers Kindergarten, Elementary & Junior High, and Senior High programs, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available. Electives and Choice Friday are part of the program, and a holistic approach includes arts, fitness, and community initiatives.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes. Renert Senior High offers small class sizes.

Exam Results
Alberta Education Results Report 2024-2025 is published. Renert School is ranked Top High School in Alberta by Eight Leaves, and Fraser Institute lists Renert as Top Elementary School in Alberta and Top High School in Alberta.

Higher Education Progression
Senior High offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses to prepare students for higher education and a customized program focusing on university-level specialization areas such as Health Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a customized program support students aiming to specialize at the university level; focus areas include Health Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Friendology and end-of-day appreciation circles support social-emotional learning. The school guides students to appreciate their learning environment, teachers, peers, families, and the broader community, and to give back through active participation. A culture of gratitude and service is reinforced through homeroom activities and school-wide initiatives, within a safe, supportive, and caring environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Psychoeducational assessments are considered in admissions where applicable. The school provides student support including mentoring, closer attention to individual students, regular follow-up meetings, and, when appropriate, referrals to outside counseling, with the use of restorative practices as part of behavior support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French and Spanish are offered as elective languages, with French/Spanish listed among the electives alongside other options.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported within a Safe and Caring Schools framework that ensures a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment. The school provides mentoring and regular follow-up with students, and may refer to outside counseling as needed.

Safeguarding
The Safe and Caring Schools Policy establishes a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment. It outlines student rights and protections, a formal Code of Conduct, and consequences for unacceptable behavior. The policy also specifies supportive actions such as mentoring, targeted follow-up, peer support groups, outside counseling, and restorative practices for both affected students and those who engage in inappropriate behavior.
Parent Experience

History
Renert School is an innovative, accredited K-12 private school in northwest Calgary. It was founded in September 2013 by Dr. Moshe Renert and Aaron Renert to expand their tutoring and test-preparation work into a full school. It is a not-for-profit entity, reinvesting revenues into the School's programs and offering scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. The school has been recognized as Calgary's leading mathematics school and supports students as they progress at their own pace, with the Alberta curriculum serving as a starting point rather than an endpoint.

Community
The Renert School community is built on a culture of appreciation that emphasizes gratitude, mutual respect, and cooperation among all members. Each day ends with an appreciation circle where students and staff reflect on the contributions of others and express gratitude for peers, mentors, families, and the broader community. Students are encouraged to give back through cross-grade buddy activities, the Renert Volunteer Club, charitable initiatives, and by helping to organize in-school tournaments and events. The school describes its environment as safe, supportive, and caring.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Renert School is housed in a smart building that functions as a hybrid school and community centre. It features studio spaces for art, dance, martial arts, music, and yoga. The building is designed to be non-institutionalized and visually stimulating. It includes a jungle gym for small children. The facility supports a learning experience that blends academics with arts and physical activity.

Sports Facilities
Two indoor gyms and two martial arts studios support physical education and activities. There is a jungle gym, rooftop play area, outdoor playground, and a soccer field. SPARK, a daily period of physical activity, begins each day for Kindergarten through Grade 9. Older students learn sport-specific skills and health and fitness. After-school options include soccer or martial arts classes and inter-school sports for grades 7-12.

Academic Facilities
From Kindergarten onward, Renert School uses subject-matter specialists rather than generalists. A wide range of options and activities is integrated into the daily curriculum, including speech and debate, musical theatre, computer programming, synthetic biology, perspective drawing, baton twirling, rock band, and event planning. Students progress at their own pace in areas of aptitude and interest. The program blends core academics with sports, arts, special interest clubs, and community service—all of which take place during the school day. The school environment is safe, supportive, and caring.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Choices include speech and debate, musical theatre, computer programming, synthetic biology, perspective drawing, baton twirling, rock band, and event planning. Cross-grade buddy activities, charitable initiatives, and the Renert Volunteer Club help students give back to the community, and students organize in-school tournaments and events. Choice Friday is part of the program, and there are options that integrate arts and other pursuits into the daily schedule.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Renert School groups mathematics and humanities by ability level rather than by grade. Students are taught by subject-matter specialists from Kindergarten onward. The program combines a rigorous core curriculum with a broad range of electives and extracurricular options. Students progress at their own pace and many complete Alberta curriculum requirements ahead of their grade level.

Arts & Creative
Fine and Performing Arts are offered as part of the school programs. A broad range of electives, including arts and creative pursuits, is available. Choice Friday provides additional electives in academic, artistic, and physical fitness areas.

Social & Hobbies
Choice Friday offers a wide range of electives spanning academic, artistic, and physical fitness options. The school emphasizes citizenship and social engagement through programs like Friendology and daily appreciation circles. School-wide events and charitable initiatives reinforce community involvement.

Community & Service
A culture of gratitude and service is reinforced through homeroom activities, Friendology, end-of-day appreciation circles, and charitable initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
School hours are 8:30 am to 3:35 pm for Grades 1–12; Kindergarten hours are 8:15 am to 3:15 pm. Before School Care runs 7:00 to 8:15 am and After School Care runs 3:35 to 6:00 pm for Kindergarten through Grade 6. A Southwest Calgary bus route operates with a pickup at 7:30 am in front of Sunterra Market on Sirocco Drive SW, and the bus travels directly to the school.
Languages

Language Provision
French and Spanish are offered as elective language options.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Info Session: Parents must attend an Information Session to learn about Renert School's philosophy and programs. The Founders host these sessions on a bi-monthly basis. RSVP to an Info Session.

2. Application: Parents complete an application form and submit it to the school along with the following documents: a non-refundable application fee of 100.00 dollars (payable by cash to the Renert School Foundation); copies of the child's report cards from the past two academic years; any relevant psychoeducational assessment reports (if applicable); a copy of the child's birth certificate; and a copy of the child's passport (ID pages only).

3. Assessment: Based on the documentation provided, if the school appears to be a good fit for the child, the child will be invited to participate in an admission assessment. The assessment fee is 200 dollars, payable in cash to the Renert School Foundation on the day of the assessment; the fee is refundable in full if the child is enrolled, otherwise non-refundable. Depending on the child's age, the assessment may take 1–3 hours and evaluates reading, writing, and math skills necessary for success at Renert School.

4. Trial Day: If the child's assessment indicates that Renert School may be a good academic fit, the family will be invited to participate in a trial day, providing the child with an opportunity to experience the learning environment firsthand and allowing staff to assess practical fit.

5. Family Interview: If the trial day indicates a good fit for both academically and socially, the family is invited for an interview to assess alignment between the home environment and the school's values, educational philosophy, and community expectations; the interview also provides an opportunity for questions and deeper understanding of how the school can support the child's growth. Ultimately, the interview ensures that both the family and the school are a good match.

6. Admission Decision: After the interview, the admission decision is communicated to the parents. If an offer is extended, acceptance is confirmed by submitting the completed enrollment forms and paying the registration deposit.

7. Onboarding Session: Families who accept the admission offer schedule an onboarding session with the Office Manager to finalize registration and receive onboarding materials.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need.
School Events
The school has not added events
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