Assessment · Grade 5 entry
Westmount Charter Mid-High: how to apply for 2027
Mid-High · Grades Gr 5–12 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Closes Nov 28 Assessment Gifted NW Calgary
The short answer
Same assessment route as the elementary campus, with fewer seats for outside applicants — the November 28 close is firm.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Application window | Apply by Nov 28 — no late applications |
| Decision | Reviewed after the window closes |
| Seats | Limited external seats |
| Requirements | Private cognitive assessment; most seats go to students continuing from the elementary campus. |
| Waitlist | None — reapply next year |
| Sibling priority | Yes - after assessment hurdle |
| Fees | Tuition-free; activity fees |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about Westmount Mid-High
How do you get into Westmount Charter Mid-High?
Testing or audition arranged by you, then a hard application deadline. Apply by Nov 28 — no late applications.
When is the application deadline?
Nov 28. Reviewed after the window closes.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
Private cognitive assessment; most seats go to students continuing from the elementary campus.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Limited external seats. Waitlist: none — reapply next year. Sibling priority: yes - after assessment hurdle.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; activity fees. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
CBE GATE (GAI 130+) — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.