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TEMPO School

Canada, Edmonton

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$2,236 - 26,580
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 380
Type Co-educational
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

TEMPO School is a private day school in Edmonton, Alberta, offering the Canadian curriculum with provincial accreditation. Founded in 1963, it is a nonprofit governed by a Board and serves about 380 students with a 30-member faculty. The school is organized into Lower School (K–4), Middle School (5–8) and Upper School (9–12), with class sizes around 20 to encourage close teacher–student interaction. In Lower School, English language development is the focus; mathematics begins Grade 1, French Grade 2, geography Grade 3, and Grade 4 emphasizes grammar and math. Middle School covers English, grammar, mathematics, science, French, spelling and geography, with history from Grade 6 and STEM starting Grade 7 (physics, biology) and chemistry Grade 8. Upper School offers a university-preparatory program including CALM and physical education, alongside core subjects. TEMPO also offers clubs such as Quiz Club, Debate Club and Chess, plus Art and Drama, and language options like AP French and Latin 30.

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5603 6 148 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 4T7

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The Essentials

TEMPO School has 380 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
TEMPO School is located at 5603 – 148 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 4T7, Canada. It serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 with three divisions: Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 4), Middle School (Grade 5–8), and Upper School (Grade 9–12). Classes typically have about 20 students per class.

Stages
Kindergarten–Grade 12, with Lower School (K–4), Middle School (5–8), and Upper School (9–12). Class sizes are about 20 students per class.

Type
Private academic day school

Country affiliation
Canada
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Fees

Annual tuition at TEMPO School ranges from CAD 2,236 to CAD 26,580 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- New student registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): CA$100.00.
- Non‑refundable tuition deposit due on acceptance: CA$1,500.00 (deposit is applied toward total fees).

Tuition — overview and how fees are presented

- Tuition for Grades 1–12 is presented as an annual family tuition amount with different totals depending on the number of enrolled siblings in the same family and on the chosen payment method. Fees may be paid in one annual payment or by monthly instalments; instalment plans include additional fees/interest as shown below. There is a separate tuition amount for Kindergarten. There is no termly invoice structure published; billing is offered as a single annual payment or as monthly instalments.

Grades 1–12 — example annual tuition totals and instalment amounts (2025/26 schedule as published)

- Payment by credit card (Plan A — one payment) or credit‑card instalments (Plan C — 9 instalments):
- 1 student: Deposit CA$1,500 · Annual tuition (one payment) CA$7,588 · Total (deposit + tuition) CA$9,088 · 9 monthly instalments CA$900.00 (total CA$9,608.00 including instalment interest/fees).
- 2 students: Deposit CA$3,000 · Annual tuition CA$13,358 · Total CA$16,358 · 9 monthly instalments (per instalment shown in schedule) with total CA$17,283.00.
- 3 students: Deposit CA$4,500 · Annual tuition CA$18,675 · Total CA$23,175 · 9‑instalment total CA$24,462.00.
- 4 students: Deposit CA$6,000 · Annual tuition CA$23,085 · Total CA$29,085 · 9‑instalment total CA$30,676.00.
- 5 students: Deposit CA$7,500 · Annual tuition CA$26,580 · Total CA$34,080 · 9‑instalment total CA$35,906.00.

- Payment by debit, cash, cheque or e‑transfer (Plan B — one payment) or instalments (Plan D — 9 instalments):
- 1 student: Deposit CA$1,455 · Annual tuition CA$7,362 · Total CA$8,817 · 9 monthly instalments CA$881.00 (total CA$9,384.00 including instalment interest/fees).
- 2 students: Deposit CA$2,910 · Annual tuition CA$12,960 · Total CA$15,870 · 9‑instalment total CA$16,887.00.
- 3 students: Deposit CA$4,365 · Annual tuition CA$18,117 · Total CA$22,482 · 9‑instalment total CA$23,724.00.
- 4 students: Deposit CA$5,820 · Annual tuition CA$22,401 · Total CA$28,221 · 9‑instalment total CA$29,877.00.
- 5 students: Deposit CA$7,275 · Annual tuition CA$25,785 · Total CA$33,060 · 9‑instalment total CA$34,866.00.

Kindergarten tuition (separately listed)

- Kindergarten (per child): Deposit CA$1,500 · Annual tuition CA$2,236 · Total CA$3,736 (the instalment column is blank in the published schedule indicating the deposit + tuition total as presented).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Full instalment payments are to be paid by September 15 of the school year. Monthly instalments (when selected) begin on September 15 and must be paid by the 15th of each month. Interest/adjustments are applied to instalment plans as described below.
- When paying by credit card, instalment totals and per‑instalment amounts reflect the card processing option (see the credit‑card Plan A/Plan C figures above). When paying by debit, cash, cheque or e‑transfer, slightly lower totals apply (see Plan B/Plan D figures above). Accepted payment methods: VISA, MasterCard, e‑transfer, debit, cash and personal cheques (American Express is not accepted).
- A one‑time administrative registration fee applies for all new registrations; deposits are non‑refundable. Once a payment plan is selected, families are expected to follow that schedule for the academic year.

Instalment charges, penalties and other financial terms

- Instalment interest: A 7% interest charge has been added to monthly instalment amounts in the published instalment plan.
- Late payment fee: CA$50.00 charged monthly (compounded) on instalments more than 7 days overdue.
- NSF (insufficient funds) fee: CA$50.00 per occurrence.
- Supervision After School (SAS) / after‑school care: fees are charged hourly; published supervision hourly rates start from CA$7.50. After‑school supervision ends at 4:20 p.m. on regular school days.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable. TEMPO is operated as a day school; there is no boarding programme.

Other costs and optional fees

- School uniform: A compulsory school uniform is required; the exclusive supplier and ordering details are provided through the school's uniform policy. Parents purchase uniform items directly from the supplier (Top Marks). Costs vary by item and grade level.
- Special programming & materials fee / annual fees (examples in other published schedules): a published special programming/materials fee of CA$200 per child is listed in related materials as an example of annual fees for some years; optional/activity charges and specialty fees may apply depending on programs selected. Parents should expect additional optional fees for extended care, occasional extra days and other optional services.
- Occasional extended‑care and extra‑day charges: examples in the registration listings and related schedules show hourly or per‑day fees for occasional care (rates vary by program and year). Supervision After School example: from CA$7.50 per hour; occasional extra‑day half‑day/full‑day fees appear in program materials.

Refund information

- Deposits are non‑refundable. Should a student withdraw from TEMPO, tuition fees (minus the deposit) are refundable from the month following the month of withdrawal (tuition refund calculation follows the school's published terms).

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Accepted methods: VISA, MasterCard, e‑transfer, debit, cash and personal cheques. American Express is not accepted. Payment plan choices include one annual payment (due in September) or monthly instalments (9 instalments) depending on the plan selected and payment method. Credit‑card payments and instalments are presented under the credit‑card plan figures; debit/cash/cheque/e‑transfer payments have separate plan figures.

Notes for parents

- Fees are published as part of the school's annual tuition schedule; the school offers sibling‑discounted family totals and multiple payment plan options. All financial terms, deposit and refund rules, instalment interest and penalties are set out in the published tuition fee schedule for the school year.
Academics

TEMPO School teaches Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Lower School (K–4) focuses on English language skills; mathematics begins in grade 1; English, reading, and handwriting are taught as separate subjects. French is introduced in grade 2; geography is added in grade 3; in grade 4 grammar replaces formal reading instruction and mathematics is further emphasized. Middle School (grades 5–8) covers English, grammar, mathematics, science, French, spelling and geography, with English and mathematics emphasized; history begins in grade 6; grade 7 introduces S.T.E.M., with physics and biology, and grade 8 adds chemistry. Upper School (grades 9–12) prepares for university with English, mathematics, history, geography, French, chemistry, biology, physics, social studies, international politics, CALM and physical education. Classes consist of about 20 students, yielding a low student/teacher ratio.

Student Teacher Ratio
Classes consist of about 20 students, yielding a low student/teacher ratio.

Exam Results
TEMPO students consistently exceed provincial outcomes on achievement tests and diploma examinations.

Higher Education Progression
The program is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to university.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Early application and admission priority: TEMPO receives more applications than seats; applications are processed in the order received; most students join kindergarten; seats for grades 1–12 depend on attrition.
2. Kindergarten process: Applications for kindergarten are processed starting in January; if positions are available, kindergarten applicants and their parents are invited for an interview; the visit includes a tour of the school and the opportunity to review the program and to ask questions.
3. Grades 1–12 process: Applications for grades one through twelve are considered for admission starting in April each year; if positions are available, applicants will be invited to write an entrance exam; this appointment will also include a tour of the school and the opportunity to review our program and to ask questions.
4. After applying: There is no confirmation of receipt; all applications received will be reviewed in the order in which they were received; should a spot be available, we will contact you to schedule an interview or entrance exam; interviews and/or entrance exams include a tour of the school, the opportunity to review our program, and to ask questions; after all steps have been completed, we will contact you regarding the final decision; applications are not held on file beyond the current year and must be resubmitted with updated supporting documents for the following academic year.
5. FAQs and practical details: You can apply online any time during the year; the child must be 5 years old by December 31 in the kindergarten year; class sizes are small; the kindergarten day runs from 8:10 to 11:10 am; after-school care is available for kindergarten from 11:10 am to 2:10 pm; after-school care is available for grades 1–12 and ends at 4:20 pm; TEMPO does not offer bus service; accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, e-transfers, debit, cash and personal cheques; for grades 1–12, payment can be made in one payment due in September or in nine monthly installments.
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