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School Busing:

North Point Schools offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider.

The regions North Point Schools offers busing from are:

Additional notes: North Point School offers two bus routes for 2019-20. - Route 1 - Cochrane to/from North Point School (via Crowchild Tr.) - Route 2 - SW/SE route which will start in Chapparal with stops in McKenzie Towne, Will Park, Woodlands, Chinook Park, North Glenmore and Altadore.

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  • Grades
    K — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    All boys, All girls, Coed
  • Class Size
    13 — 18 students
  • Tuition
    $14,500 to 16,500/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AISCA, IBSC
  • Enrolment
    205 day students
  • Curriculum
    Progressive
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We summarized the school ourselves

One of the many things that makes North Point School unique is an educational programming that addresses the different learning needs of boys and girls. The School for Boys (K-9) taps into boys' kinesthetic energy, while the School for Girls (K-9) builds confidence and helps girls develop and pursue their passions. The Co-educational High School prepares students for leadership and future challenges. At the core of the North Point School's curriculum are hands-on learning, problem-solving, and outdoor exploration. Technology, athletics, arts, leadership, and community service are integrated into daily learning. The mandatory Financial Education program promotes economic literacy and entrepreneurship for all students, while the Active Living program blends classroom learning with real-world experiences, fostering teamwork, leadership, and character development. North Point helps students reach their full potential, learn in a way that comes to them most naturally, and as a result develop a lifelong love for learning.

We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"Believing that boys and girls learn differently and have unique needs, North Point Schools offers 3 distinct and exciting programs. Our SCHOOL FOR BOYS (Gr. K-9) and taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for life-long learning as we TEACH BOYS the way boys LEARN. Our Gr. K-9 SCHOOL FOR GIRLS strives to build self-confidence and allow girls to develop their passions. In our co-educational HIGH SCHOOL, we LAUNCH LEADERS who can successfully navigate the adventure that awaits."

  • PERSONALIZED Learning - A combination of Adaptive Technology and Direct Instruction
  • HANDS-ON Learning - real world experience and application gives concepts purpose & understanding
  • SOCRATIC Teaching - empowered to analyze, think for themselves, express their opinions & listen
  • CHARACTER - developing boys who are Resilient, Respectful, Responsible, Relentless and Resourceful.
  • MENTORSHIP - transforming a boy’s approach to learning as they feel heard and understood
  • PHYSICAL Education - expanded PE program enhances classroom learning and a healthy lifestyle
  • OUTDOOR Education - outdoor experiences fosters courage, self reliance, cooperation & resilience
  • FINANCIAL & STEM Education -
  • COMMUNITY - providing opportunities to connect, provide service, be entrepreneurs and give back
  • ACADEMIES - Passion focused learning: Fine Arts, Sports, Business, STEM

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"North Point’s program is designed to ensure that students master core skills, while allowing them to further explore topics that they are passionate about. We design...(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"We allocate a significant amount of our resources to creating experiential opportunities for our students to learn by doing. Traditional methods of learning such as sitting in a...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

"North Point started as a Boys School in 2015 and in 2022 launched a Girls School and Co-Ed High School to round out our school offerings. In 2021 we added a second campus to...(more)

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"Students/families who get the most out of their time at North Point tend to be those who embrace a balanced mindset around academic, social and character development. Students...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"Families looking for a strict and academically rigid approach to learning might not find our balanced approach to fun, experiential education appealing. Although we place...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"This is student-driven education, designed to help each student discover and nourish their talents and passions. They will have a clear vision of who they want to become, and they...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"We are well-known for our experiential and relational approach to teaching. We hire world class educators that understand the distinct difference between teaching the curriculum...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"Since our inception, North Point's Financial Education program has been leading the way in Canada. The Financial Education program at North Point provides students with economic...(more)

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

"Parents find the breadth of our Our Active Living program surprising. It is about enhancing education by providing fun, safe, cross-curricular activities that give practical...(more)

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"We've invested a significant amount of time, energy and resources into building out our high school programming. As a very small high school we offer all of the courses required...(more)

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"We have some very exciting and interesting times ahead as we plan our future campus on our newly acquired property. State of the art laboratories, athletic facilities, art...(more)

We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

North Point School: Parent Review from Fran Watson

Gr. 4 to Gr. 10 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Fran Watson to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend North Point School.

North Point School: Parent Review from Mary Knudsen

Watch our parent interview with Mary Knudsen to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend North Point School.

North Point School: Parent Review from Sarah Pittard

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Parent, Rhonda Ness (2019)

(4.6)

We took our son out of publicFrench immersion because of difficulties with comprehension and anxiety related to attending school. Our son is definitely a fidgety introvert with a love for all things technology, and a requirement for copious physical exercise. He immediately felt at home at North Point. Initially we had concerns with giving students the option to socialize and go outside for recess, or play on the computers. However, the staff listened to our concerns and he now goes out nearly everyday. He is thriving academically, something I doubted would occur at his previous school, and he has found a group of friends whom he loves. He looks forward to everyday at school, and his teachers just seem to get him, and actively encourage him to push himself. This is a school which seems appropriately “laid back” but academically-oriented at once. Love for the outdoors is actively nurtured, with action Friday and surprise “Mountain days”. The boys who attend this school are considerate and sweet-natured, as evidenced by encountering them on a hike near Banff. If I weren’t a parent, I would have written the school to commend them on their students’ behaviour. This is a school for the boy who functions best with a healthy dose of exercise, and is able to work independently with some helpful encouragement from a teacher. The staff appear committed to bringing out potential. And they are easily approachable, and pretty funny! Lastly, I nearly broke down in tears, when on his last report card, I read “he is a model student”. Words I thought would never apply to my quirky boy!
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