FAQs

If you can’t find the admissions information you need, feel free to call us at 403-938-8326 or send an email: admissions@sts.ab.ca

The average class size at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is 18 students, with a typical range between 16-22 students.

Yes! While an in-person interview is encouraged, families relocating to the Calgary area or those wanting to remain at home may request a virtual interview using Zoom. Please contact admissions@sts.ab.ca to arrange a virtual interview.

The Admissions Committee reviews all completed applications. In addition to the Admissions Committee, members of our Students Services team will also be consulted as required.

We do not have a set cut-off score. Testing results are used along with school reports, candidate questionnaires, interviews, and confidential reports received when evaluating each applicant.

The Admissions Committee considers each applicant's academic abilities, character development, and leadership potential in offering a place at STS. These criteria are determined by reviewing each applicant's application, interview, report cards, recommendations, and assessment scores.

Yes! If a family is relocating to the local area, we would welcome an application. Families who would like to transfer their child/ren from another local Calgary-area school midway through the school year should contact the STS Enrollment Office directly. Please call us at 403-938-8326 or send an email:  admissions@sts.ab.ca.

Please always feel free to begin the application process by visiting https://www.strathconatweedsmuir.com/admissions/application-process/. If you have questions regarding available space and timing of an application, please contact the Enrollment Office (admissions@sts.ab.ca).

Applications are reviewed in two formal rounds before being considered on a rolling basis. Families are encouraged to begin the application process the fall prior to enrolling at the school. Please review various dates on the Important Dates pages of our website.

Yes. Applications are considered for all grades throughout the year. Applicants to non-traditional entry grades, especially Elementary and Middle School families are encouraged to apply during our Early Decision (November 30 deadline) to ensure consideration for available space.

Family relocations and expanded capacity in higher grades allows us to enroll new students at each grade level every year.  Our traditional entry grades and number of new seats are listed below:

Kindergarten - 32 students
Grade 2 - 4 new students
Grade 5 - 16 new students
Grade 7 - 9 new students
Grade 10 - 21 new students

Families applying for all grades including those not listed above are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible to ensure consideration to all available space.

All applications are completed online. Once you submit your application, you’ll need to complete the following steps listed on this page https://www.strathconatweedsmuir.com/admissions/application-process/You can also contact the Enrollment Office at admissions@sts.ab.ca or 403-938-8326 at any time.

The comprehensive cost for an STS education will vary based on the co-curricular activities in which each child participates. Families are encouraged to anticipate between $100-$1,000 for these fees. Please visit the Tuition and Fees pages of our website for more information.

While the cost of an STS education can seem prohibitive; all families are encouraged to apply to the School. Our Financial Assistance program aims to make an STS education as accessible as possible to as many families as possible.

Yes. We offer both need-based bursaries and merit-based scholarships. Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Assistance pages of our website or email admissions@sts.ab.ca for more information.

STS seeks students and families who are committed to a well-balanced educational experience. STS students are inspired to seek excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character. Most importantly, the Admissions Committee seeks to ensure each individual applicant is a fit for the program we offer at STS.

Yes!

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is located south of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is a day-school only with no boarding or home-stay programs. International students are most successful in their academic pursuits at STS when they move to the Calgary-area under the care and support of their immediate family.

Tuition costs at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School are the same for all students, except that international students residing in Canada on a student visa may not be eligible for the education subsidy for Alberta residents. This means tuition for international students reflects the total cost of an STS education, and the difference of this subsidy will be added to the total cost of tuition and fees.

For international student information, please call our Enrollment Office at 403-938-8326 or send an email: admissions@sts.ab.ca.

In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is supporting in-person and/or virtual application steps. A personalized tour is an important step in each student’s completed application process, but flexibility is key during these complex times, so we can offer that tour experience in-person or from the comfort and safety of your home. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to discuss your preferences. 

Families who have not yet applied and are interested in learning more about the school are invited to participate in our Virtual Information Sessions.  Find out more here.

 

Southland Transportation provides bus service to Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. We currently have 21 buses making over 160 stops around Calgary as well as rural routes to Okotoks, Priddis, Millerville and High River. Within Calgary, our buses stop in the NE, NW, SW, and SE. The fee for this service is $3,336 per student.

Yes, a $3,500 registration fee is required per student to accept an offer of admission and confirm a student’s place at the school. This is a required one-time only per student fee and is not applied toward tuition.

To learn more about STAND, our hybrid high school offering, please visit www.standschool.ca

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