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.

We welcome mission-aligned non-Catholic students when space allows, while giving priority to Catholic applicants.

"We have a devoted and vibrant parent community, and we thank them for their trust in our faculty and their continued belief in our mission to 'Form Christian Leaders Who Will Transform Society.'"

- Bill Tomiak, Executive Director

Tuition Rates 2026-2027

Tuition rates are published in the fall for the following academic year.

2026-2027 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	$18,100	$1,554
Junior High: Grade 7 - Grade 9	$18,800	$1,614
High School: Grade 10 - Grade 12	$20,100	$1,725

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

**Families have the option to pay annually or over 12 months. The monthly payment plan includes a 3% finance fee. Junior Kindergarten fees are exempt from the financing fee..

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

This bursary is granted to students who meet our admissions criteria and enroll in grades with available spots for the upcoming academic year. Our application process involves a third-party evaluation to determine the awarded amount.

Temporary Needs Family Bursary

This bursary is available to current Clear Water Academy families facing unexpected circumstances to maintain their child’s enrollment and education.

Semper Altius Family Grants and Alumni Grants

As your family grows, Clear Water Academy offers benefits to support all your aspiring leaders, including third- and fourth child grants and a total family tuition cap.

We've introduced a Family Bond Program to enhance our school's infrastructure. Each family contributes 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 last child leaves the school.

Sibling Discounts:

These tuition rates apply to enrolling your first and second child. The third child tuition grant is $4,300, and the fourth child tuition grant is $8,600 or greater, subject to the Family Tuition Fee Cap of $50,400. 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.

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