Tuition & Fees

Clear Water Academy has been dedicated to providing the highest quality education, nurturing integrally formed Christian leaders, since 1995 in Calgary, Alberta. Our commitment to authentically Catholic instruction not only drives academic excellence but also fosters intentional spiritual growth. Rooted in our love for God and our dedication to caring for others, we believe these values are foundational to the development of strong character and the cultivation of apostolic hearts.

Our graduates from Clear Water Academy are called to be Christian leaders who enter higher education equipped with a cohesive perspective of the world, humanity, and God. This perspective seamlessly integrates faith and reason, empowering them to make a meaningful impact on both their academic pursuits and the wider community.

2025-2026 Tuition Rates

2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR	ANNUAL TUITION	MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN**
Junior Kindergarten - 5 Full Days With Government affordability Grant*	$16,060 -$12,797.50* $3,262.50*	$1,338.33 -$1,066.45* $271.88*
Junior Kindergarten - 5 Half Days With Government Affordability Grant*	$10,439 -$8,139* $2,300*	$869.92 -$678.25* $191.67*
Elementary: Kindergarten - Grade 6	$17,200	$1,476
Junior High: Grade 7 - Grade 9	$17,900	$1,536
High School: Grade 10 - Grade 12	$19,100	$1,639

Sibling Discounts: These tuition rates apply to enrolling your first and second child. The third child tuition grant is $4,100, and the fourth child tuition grant is $8,200 or greater, subject to the Family Tuition Fee Cap of $48,000. The sibling discount is not applicable for the Junior Kindergarten program.

Tax Receipts: As a faith-based private school, we provide a charitable tax receipt for the religious portion of the tuition fees for Kindergarten through Grade 12, significantly reducing the net cost of tuition. Junior Kindergarten fees qualify as child care expenses and a tax receipt is issued.

*The Junior Kindergarten reduced fees are dependent on the Canada-Alberta Child Care Agreement and minimum monthly hours of attendance.

**Families have the option to pay annually or over 12 months. The monthly payment plan includes a 3% finance fee.

Elementary girls class at Clear Water Academy

Tuition Support

Bursaries and Financial Aid programs funded by individual donors and various grants support many families to invest in Catholic education.

NEW FAMILY BURSARY

TEMPORARY NEEDS FAMILY BURSARY

SEMPER ALTIUS FAMILY GRANTS AND ALUMNI GRANTS

Family Bond Program

At Clear Water Academy, we've introduced a Family Bond Program to enhance our school's infrastructure. We request each family to contribute a $10,000 bond, which supports essential capital improvements and the redevelopment of our existing facilities, in line with the evolving needs of our expanding community. Rest assured, your bond will be refunded either when your last child graduates from Clear Water Academy or when your child leaves the school.

What is the Admission Process?

1. APPLICATION

2. ASSESSMENT

3. MEETING

4. ENROLLMENT

Grade Placement Policy

At our school, we place students in grades according to the child’s age. This means that a student’s grade placement is determined by their year of birth.
All students born in a specific calendar year will be placed in the same grade level.
Grade placement is not determined by a student’s academic achievement, English language level, grade level in a previous school system, or the month in which they were born.

Each grade level may be completed only once. We do not permit early advancement or delayed entry into grade levels.

	YEAR OF BIRTH	GRADE
Junior Kindergarten	2022	Junior Kindergarten
Elementary	2021	Kindergarten
	2020	Grade 1
	2019	Grade 2
	2018	Grade 3
	2017	Grade 4
	2016	Grade 5
	2015	Grade 6
Junior High	2014	Grade 7
	2013	Grade 8
	2012	Grade 9
High School	2011	Grade 10
	2010	Grade 11
	2009	Grade 12

Clear Water Academy FAQs

Do you have to be Catholic to attend Clear Water Academy?

Clear Water Academy has an open admission policy and extends a warm welcome to families of all faiths. We offer a program that is rich in Catholic education and formation, which includes daily prayer, weekly Masses, access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, religion classes, and a culture that is designed to help our students and families grow in their spirituality. At Clear Water Academy, we are committed to accompanying our students and their families in their spiritual journey.

Do students wear uniforms?

Is bus service available for students?

Yes, we are pleased to offer our families a pick-up and drop-off student busing service for the 2025/2026 school year. The Clear Water Academy school bus currently makes three stops within Calgary's Northwest quadrant. We believe that having our own exclusive busing service with an experienced and qualified bus driver is the safest, most reliable, and most formative option for our students. The total fee for pick-ups and drop-offs is $2,750 per student for the 2024/2025 school year (subject to change). The fees will be paid in monthly installments (September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026). For more information please contact us at [email protected].

When is gender separate instruction delivered?

Instruction of core subjects is delivered in gender separate classrooms from Grades 4-9. Clear Water Academy introduced girls and boys classes in 2003 to reflect a growing body of research showing that boys and girls see, hear, and react to the world around them in very different ways. Starting in Grade 4, faculty and students are empowered to succeed in the curriculum within a single-gender environment. Girls and boys benefit from instruction tailored to their learning styles and development supported through evidence-based research.

What is included in the University Preparatory Program?

One hundred percent of our Graduating Class of 2023 received offers for their first choice of post-secondary education. Starting in Grade 10, faculty supports students with course selection to enrich their academic profile. Clear Water Academy offers the top academic courses (dash "1" stream) with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and English Literature & Composition. Advanced Placement courses are first-year university curriculum taught in high school. An AP course involves one universal exam that is administered worldwide in May each year.

What extracurricular activities or options are offered?

Grades 4-6: Option classes to allow exposure to diverse activities: robotics, coding, classical guitar, gregorian chants, baking, and knitting to name a few.

Grades 7-8: Options for Architecture, Art, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Debate, Fitness, Media Studies, Outdoor Education and Film Studies.

Grades 10-12: Options to participate in athletics, fine arts, leadership and service opportunities. debate and Student Council. High school Mission and pilgrimage trips.

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