Rolling waitlist · Kindergarten entry
FFCA: how to apply for 2027
North elementary · Grades K–6 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Apply any time · by date received Rolling waitlist Traditional NW Calgary
The short answer
Apply any time — the waitlist is ordered by application date and then address. Kindergarten entry is the realistic way in.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Rolling waitlist |
|---|---|
| Application window | Continuous intake — waitlist ranked by date received, then address |
| Decision | Offers as seats open, mostly spring |
| Seats | Largest charter in the city |
| Requirements | No testing. Uniform required. |
| Waitlist | Ranked by date, then proximity |
| Sibling priority | Yes |
| Fees | Tuition-free; uniform and activity fees |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about FFCA North
How do you get into FFCA?
Ranked by the date your application is received. Continuous intake — waitlist ranked by date received, then address.
When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline — applications are ranked by the date they arrive. Offers as seats open, mostly spring.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
No testing. Uniform required.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Largest charter in the city. Waitlist: ranked by date, then proximity. Sibling priority: yes.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; uniform and activity fees. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
CBE traditional programs — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.