Yes, the vast majority of our teachers are native English speakers and all are fluent.

We provide resources to assist children for whom English is a second language on a limited basis.

Mandarin Chinese

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Yes

Technology is infused throughout the curriculum from Preparatory-Grade 12. We prepare young people to be active creators of digital content and not merely consumers. Teaching effective cyber citizenship is an important facet of the program.

CAIS invests in the spiritual lives of students through Christian education, chapels and optional extracurricular activities. Not all of our students are Christians. They are encouraged to explore Christianity and develop personal faith and character.

The School accepts and respects students of all religious backgrounds.

Assessment is formative to help understand where students are in the learning process and summative to evaluate student achievement of learning objectives. Diploma exams of Alberta Education, Canada and Advanced Placement exams are utilized.

Many of our students achieve AP Scholar ranking. Their performance on Alberta Education exams is exemplary.

Teachers assign developmentally appropriate amounts of homework to students. There is not a heavy emphasis placed upon homework in early primary.

The amount of time spent on homework generally progresses as grade level increases in the encouragement of independent learning.

Over 90%

We employ Learning Support Teachers who offer instructional support to students and teachers. The School's readiness to support a student's learning needs is evaluated based on individual needs and school resources.

CAIS Student Services division has specially trained faculty who collaborate with classroom teachers in meeting the educational and social-emotional needs of students so they can succeed in the mainstream classroom.

Student Services division strategize with classroom teachers to help ensure that students are met at an appropriately challenging level. Advanced Placement course options also expand opportunities for gifted, able and talented students.

Our Guidance Counselor supports students and links them to other specialists in the community as needed.

Yes

We conduct interviews and testing focused on assessing students' readiness to thrive in an English speaking educational environment.

Yes

There is not a fixed deadline, but application period will be uploaded on the school website accordingly.

Yes

8:00 am from Preparatory-Grade 6 and 8:10 am in Grades 7-12

Between 3:15 pm and 3:45 pm depending on grade level.

The School provides adult supervision whenever the campus is opened to students. Those not engaged in extracurriculars after school are expected to leave campus at the close of the normal school day, but supervision will be provided until they depart.

Yes

We have multipurpose assembly halls used for cafeterias during lunch time.

Not at this time, though we welcome parental feedback on the menu options available. The School prohibits foods containing nuts in the interest of students with allergies.

Yes

Glow In the Dark Student Ministries, Social Justice Club, Yearbook, Student Representative Council, Art Club, Karate, Children's Golf and Lions Athletics among others.

We provide a physical education program as well as intramural sports, karate and children's golf in addition to Lions Athletics' inter-school competition in Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer and Volleyball.

Yes, we have both intramural programs and medal winning Basketball, Badminton, Track and Field, Soccer and Volleyball teams.

We have a Gymnasium, several multipurpose areas and a fitness room.

We are academically rigorous, culturally diverse and invest in the spiritual lives of students. Our community is closely knit and caring. Students grow in knowledge, skills, integrity and discernment.

Teachers spark student curiosity through immersive learning experiences, help them develop critical thinking skills and nurture their love of learning to bring out the best in each student.