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Special needs schools in Calgary

Find a list of Calgary special needs schools and programs

Looking for a Calgary special needs school specializing in neurodivergence and learning challenges? Check out Banbury Crossroads Academy.

I like my teachers, they are very kind... If I don't know something, the teachers teach me so kindly. Banbury is a good school!"
—Hyena Ahn, Student, Banbury Crossroads Academy

There are some great special needs schools in Calgary. This includes special needs schools in the Downtown West End, Crescent Heights, Mount Royal, Bridgeland, Riverside, Renfrew, Beltline, Eau Claire, and Mayland. These are offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Read more

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List of dedicated Calgary special needs schools

These are dedicated special needs schools in Calgary, where 100% of the students have special needs. They provide full-time special needs support for all students in the school, through accommodations, modifications, and remediations.


Meet them at the Expo Rundle Academy & Rundle Studio Calgary, Alberta Add to shortlist View Report "Our Academy (in-person) and Studio (online) personalizes learning for students with a diagnosed learning disability to reach their academic and personal potential through outstanding support in and out of the classroom." —From the school Gr. 4 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $12,100 to $21,850 Day, eSchool 332 students Learning disabilities Physical Add to shortlist View Report	Rundle Academy & Rundle Studio	12100	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day eSchool Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dysgraphia Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dysgraphia Deafness Deafness Dyscalculia Dyscalculia
Banbury Crossroads Academy Calgary, Alberta Add to shortlist View Report "We offer a specialized, student-paced program for children with diverse learning needs, so that they can thrive! With ample academic support and an inclusive school culture, you can Become Your Best!" —From the school Gr. 1 to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $18,800 Day school 40 students Learning disabilities Developmental Behavioral and Emotional Physical Add to shortlist View Report	Banbury Crossroads Academy	18800	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Autism Asperger's Syndrome Intellectual disability Williams syndrome Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Clinical Depression Clinical anxiety Suicidal thoughts Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Williams syndrome Asperger's Syndrome Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Language Processing Disorder Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) ADHD (moderate to severe) Autism Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Suicidal thoughts Clinical Depression Clinical anxiety Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Cystic Fibrosis
Foothills Academy Calgary, Alberta 37 Street NW/Bowness Rd NW Add to shortlist View Report "Foothills Academy is an independent school for students with diagnosed Learning Disabilities in grades 3 - 12. Small class sizes allow the experienced staff to create a positive learning environment." —From the school Gr. 3 to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $15,900 Day school 296 students Insider reviews (5) Learning disabilities Developmental Physical Add to shortlist View Report	Foothills Academy	15900	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Language Processing Disorder Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Asperger's Syndrome
Third Academy Calgary, Alberta Highway 1/Stony Trail East Add to shortlist View Report "Third Academy is a school with a heart. We are inclusive, supporting students with a variety of disabilities and disorders. Our sliding scale bursary program makes our services accessible to all families." —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $2,625 to $17,500 Day school 250 students Learning disabilities Developmental Behavioral and Emotional Physical Add to shortlist View Report	Third Academy	2625	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyscalculia Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Autism Autism Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome Suicidal thoughts Clinical Depression ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Troubled behaviour / troubled teens Clinical Depression Suicidal thoughts Drug and alcohol abuse Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Clinical anxiety Clinical anxiety Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Deafness Blindness Blindness Deafness
Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate Calgary, Alberta Add to shortlist View Report "Academy is strengths-based and remediation-focused. Collegiate is for those learning at or above grade-level. Blended+ is personalized for Grades 9-12 that empowers them to learn in-person, hybrid, and off-campus." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $17,400 to $22,000 Day school 700 students Insider reviews (1) Learning disabilities Behavioral and Emotional Add to shortlist View Report	Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate	17400	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Language Processing Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Clinical anxiety Clinical Depression

List of Calgary schools with special needs support

These Calgary schools offer special needs support to a segment of students through a wide range of placements. Environments offered may include dedicated, integrated, and withdrawal special needs classes, as well as regular classes with resource support and in-class adaptations.


Banbury Crossroads School IN-DEPTH REPORT Calgary, Alberta Crowchild Trail/Flanders Ave IN-DEPTH REPORT Add to shortlist View Report "Choose to Succeed, at Banbury Crossroads School. We offer a truly unique learning experience, with self-directed, collaborative, tutorial-style classrooms that average 10:1 students per teacher. Exceptionally small class sizes averaging 10:1 Learning to mastery Founded on mutual respect and communication Individualized instruction based on interest and pace —From the school Gr. JK to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $16,800 to $18,800 Day school 100 students Insider reviews (4) Behavioral and Emotional Add to shortlist View Report	Banbury Crossroads School	16800	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	Clinical anxiety
Meet them at the Expo Rundle College Calgary, Alberta 17 Avenue SW/69 Street SW Add to shortlist View Report "Students develop a love of learning and discover their passions, thanks to our enriched academics and character, leadership, and wellness pillars. We proudly live by our values, “Together: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Well."" —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Traditional curriculum $18,000 to $23,050 Day school 914 students Insider reviews (2) Learning disabilities Physical Add to shortlist View Report	Rundle College	18000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Deafness
North Point School Calgary, Alberta 17th Ave SW/Richmond Road SW Add to shortlist View Report "In addition to academics, our focus on mentorship, hands-on learning in and outside the classroom, and character development, will allow our students to thrive academically and personally as they discover who they are." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Boys/Coed/Girls) Progressive curriculum $14,500 to $16,500 Day school 205 students Insider reviews (4) Learning disabilities Add to shortlist View Report	North Point School	14500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Day Boys Coed Girls	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder
River Valley School Calgary, Alberta Bowness Rd NW/Bow Crescent NW Add to shortlist View Report "River Valley School is Calgary’s only independent school for ages 3–Grade 6, where wonder fuels learning, childhood is celebrated, and every student is known, inspired, and empowered to thrive." —From the school Gr. PS to 6 (Coed) Progressive curriculum $16,450 to $19,390 Day school 320 students Insider reviews (3) Learning disabilities Developmental Physical Add to shortlist View Report	River Valley School	16450	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed	ADHD (moderate to severe) ADHD (moderate to severe) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dysgraphia Language Processing Disorder Language Processing Disorder Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) Blindness Blindness Deafness Deafness
ursa Calgary, Alberta Add to shortlist View Report "Our vision is student success. Success is realized through our highly flexible programs, outstanding instructional delivery, and extensive student supports. Our bursary program ensures our services are accessible to all." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Liberal Arts curriculum $1 to $4,200 Homestay, eSchool 1020 students Add to shortlist View Report	ursa	1	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Homestay eSchool Coed
Meet them at the Expo Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Foothills, Alberta Range Road 12/306 Ave W Add to shortlist View Report "Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent, private coeducational, continuum IB (primary, middle, and diploma programme) day school for Kindergarten - Grade 12, located just outside of Calgary, AB." —From the school Gr. K to 12 (Coed) Progressive curriculum; International Baccalaureate $21,000 to $27,000 Day school 750 students Insider reviews (1) Learning disabilities Developmental Add to shortlist View Report	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	21000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed	Dysgraphia ADHD (moderate to severe) Autism Asperger's Syndrome

On this page, we list special needs schools and programs in Calgary, Alberta. Find a Calgary special needs school near you.

To find special needs schools across Canada, and learn about special education in Canada, read our guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Special needs schools in Calgary are there?
There are 11 Special needs schools in Calgary that are Our Kids trusted members.

How much is tuition at Special needs schools in Calgary?
Tuition fees for Special needs schools in Calgary range from $8,000 to $26,170 per year with an average tuition of $18,290 per year.

What’s the largest school?
Of the Special needs schools in Calgary, the largest is ursa with 1020 students in Grades 12 to K.

Are Special needs schools in Calgary good?
We interviewed both parents and students. You can read reviews about Special needs schools in Calgary on this page.

Is there a private school expo where I can meet with Special needs schools in Calgary?
Yes. You can meet with private schools and education experts at the Our Kids Private School Expos held every year in September and October. These events are designed for both parents and students. Find event details and ticket info here.

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