Lottery · Kindergarten entry
Calgary Classical Academy: how to apply for 2027
South campus · Grades K–6 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Closes Feb 2 Lottery Classical SE Calgary
The short answer
Same process as the North campus — a February 2 lottery after a fall application window.
Date not yet confirmed. The application date below is a draft from our source sheet and has not been checked against this school's own admissions page. Confirm it with the school before you rely on it.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Application window | Applications open in the fall; lottery drawn Feb 2 |
| Decision | Feb 2 draw, offers within days |
| Seats | Small cohorts per grade |
| Requirements | Interview may be requested if demand is high. |
| Waitlist | Held for the school year |
| Sibling priority | Yes - within campus, not between |
| Fees | Tuition-free; full-day kindergarten fee |
| Busing | Not guaranteed |
Questions parents ask about Classical S
How do you get into Calgary Classical Academy?
A random draw among applications received in a fixed window. Applications open in the fall; lottery drawn Feb 2.
When is the application deadline?
Feb 2. Feb 2 draw, offers within days.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
Interview may be requested if demand is high.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Small cohorts per grade. Waitlist: held for the school year. Sibling priority: yes - within campus, not between.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; full-day kindergarten fee. Busing: not guaranteed.
What is the CBE equivalent?
Traditional Learning Centre — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.