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Edison School

Foothills County (near Okotoks), Alberta · Day school · Co-ed · Grades K–12

Edison School is a small coeducational K–12 day school in Foothills County, Alberta, south of Calgary near Okotoks, operating since 1993. It enrols roughly 300 students with a typical class size of twelve. The curriculum builds on Alberta standards, using Singapore Math through Grade 8 and offering Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School; most graduates complete at least one AP course. All Upper School students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh award program, and outdoor trips, drama productions and athletics such as badminton and volleyball are part of school life. Admission is rolling and requires a tour, testing, a parent interview and a student visit.

  • About 300 students; typical class size of 12
  • Singapore Math through Grade 8
  • Most students complete at least one AP course before graduating
  • All Upper School students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh program
  • Bus routes from Calgary/Heritage Pointe and Okotoks (extra fee)