Rolling waitlist · Kindergarten entry
FFCA: how to apply for 2027
South elementary · Grades K–6 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Apply any time · by date received Rolling waitlist Traditional SW Calgary
The short answer
Same continuous-intake waitlist as the other FFCA campuses; you rank campus preferences on one application.
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 | Multiple classes per grade |
| 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 South
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?
Multiple classes per grade. 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.