Welcome to Clear Water Academy

Dear Parents of Prospective Students,

Thank you for your interest in Clear Water Academy.

At our school, we are passionate about helping each student grow in mind, heart, and spirit through our Integral Formation approach. We guide students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic gifts, forming confident, faith-filled leaders ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Inspired by our motto, Semper Altius—Always Higher, we encourage every student to reach their full potential.e ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education that nurtures their character, intellect, faith, and desire to serve others.

We invite you to discover what makes our school so extraordinary. Please contact our Admissions Director, Maricela Rosa, to book a personal tour.

We look forward to welcoming your family to Clear Water Academy!

In Christ,

Darren Forrester

Head of School

About Clear Water Academy

Located in the heart of Calgary, Clear Water Academy offers an exceptional education grounded in Integral Formation— a model that nurtures the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit. As part of the Regnum Christi Education Network, we guide students in developing their intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic capabilities, forming Christian leaders ready to share their God-given gifts with the world.

Our motto, Semper Altius, meaning “Always Higher,” inspires our entire community to strive for excellence through ongoing opportunities for growth and formation. With programming from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, Clear Water Academy is consistently ranked among the top schools in Alberta by the Fraser Institute. Today, our school is home to more than 500 students and more than 75 dedicated faculty members. We welcome mission-aligned non-Catholic students when space allows, while giving priority to Catholic applicants.

Intellectual Formation

Students of Clear Water Academy graduate with a wealth of knowledge, supported by a rigorous academic program consistently ranked among the highest in Alberta by the Fraser Institute. Every graduate who pursues post-secondary education is accepted into their chosen program and institution. Our academic program equips students to think critically, study effectively, and cultivate a personal work ethic committed to the highest academic standards.

Human Formation

Our faculty supports students to grow in virtue, confidence, and leadership. We encourage participation in academics, fine arts, and athletics to help students discover their unique talents while providing opportunities to act with integrity and compassion toward their peers and teammates.

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual formation nurtures students’ personal relationship with Christ by thoughtfully integrating prayer and reverence throughout the curriculum and school celebrations. Daily opportunities to engage in the Catholic faith—through in-school activities and the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation—invite students to deepen their connection with Christ and discern their unique mission.

Apostolic Formation

Building on the foundations of the other three dimensions of Integral Formation, students come to understand the importance of generously serving their community. Through concrete works of charity, they are guided to emulate the Apostles by attending to the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of others. Apostolic formation inspires students to take action, living out their responsibilities as Christian leaders.

Why Clear Water Academy?

Choosing a Catholic private school in Alberta means choosing an education that goes beyond academics to form the whole person. At Clear Water Academy, our approach is rooted in Integral Formation, the Regnum Christi model of education, which focuses on developing students in four key areas: intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic. This holistic educational philosophy nurtures academic excellence, fosters growth in virtue, strengthens character, deepens spiritual life, and instills a desire to serve others.

Through Integral Formation, students are guided to grow in every dimension of their development, equipping them to become confident, faith-filled leaders who positively impact the world. Integral Formation is at the heart of how we fulfill our mission at Clear Water Academy to form Christian leaders.

Watch this short video to learn more.

Why Choose a Private School in Alberta?

You may be asking: Why choose a private school like Clear Water Academy in Alberta? We invite you to watch the video, prepared by the Association of Independent Schools & Colleges in Alberta, to learn more.