Admissions

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Rundle College prides itself on finding students that are a “good fit” for our challenging and enriched academic curriculum, our extensive athletic and extracurricular opportunities, and our instrumental band and fine arts programs starting at Junior High level.

Admission is based not only on academic background and potential but also on the student’s character, social development and interest in getting involved in the fine arts, athletic and leadership programs offered. 

Families interested in applying to Rundle College should take the following steps:

1. Contact Rundle College Business Office at 291-3866 and request an application package.

2. Complete the application form and submit completed application form along with a copy of the student’s birth certificate, a recent photo of the applicant, necessary educational documents as cited on the application form, and the $100 non-refundable application fee to:

Rundle College Business Office
4411 Manitoba Road SE
Calgary, AB T2G4B9

 

Applications are accepted starting September 1^st for entrance into Rundle College the following September.

Siblings of students presently in Rundle College or siblings of Rundle College Alumni are given sibling priority status if the application is received by December 1^st.

At some grade levels, openings are at a premium and in most cases it is only after we know our attrition rate for a grade that we can interview new applicants.

Admissions Officer at Rundle College Academy is Mr. Jason Rogers 4330 - 16th St SW, T2T 4H9  Calgary, Alberta. 403-250-2965
 

               

 

ADMISSION TESTING

Students applying for Rundle College from grade 7 through 10 must take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).

To register your son or daughter to write this exam, parents must go on-line directly with the Secondary School Admission Test Board at www.ssat.org.   Please contact Elizabeth Ellis, Admissions Assistant, at the Rundle College Society Business Office 403-291-3866 if you have any questions or require assistance registering on-line for the SSAT.

Rundle College is a testing center for the SSAT.  Our school code is #6198.

Testing dates (Grades 7-10 only) and testing locations in Calgary for 2009/2010 are as follows:

Nov 14, 2009	National Test	Rundle College High School (location code #6198)
Nov 14, 2009	National Test	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir (location code #7525)
Dec 12, 2009	National Test	Delta West (location code #2792)
Jan 9, 2010	National Test	Webber Academy (location code #8082)
Feb 6, 2010	National Test	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir (location code #7525)
Feb 6, 2010	National Test	Rundle College High School (location code #6198)
March 6, 2010	National Test	Delta West (location code #2792)
April 17, 2010	National Test	Webber Academy (location code #8082)
May 15, 2010	National Test	Delta West (location code #2792)

 

 

 

Students can write at any of the other Calgary locations. Please check with the College Board for other Calgary locations. www.ssat.org

Students applying for entrance to grades 1 through 6 are not required to sit an entrance test. However, if after reviewing the submitted school records, there is uncertainty about a student’s suitability to the school, a comprehensive psych-educational assessment may be required.

Students applying for grade 11 or 12 need to submit the grade 9 Alberta Provincial Achievement Test results and a copy of their high school transcript to date. Assessment is usually waived if the student’s academic records indicate that they have the necessary potential and academic background to be successful in our university prep stream.

 

 

OPEN HOUSES

Rundle College Academy - (for students with learning disabilities) Grade 4 to Grade 12
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:00-9:00pm

Wednesday, March 3,2010 7:00-9:00pm
4330 16th St. SW T2T 4H9

 

Rundle College Primary - (Preschool-Kindergarten) to Grade 3,
Wednesday October 21, 2009 @ 10:00 am Primary Open House
2445 - 23 Avenue SW. T2T 0W2

 

Rundle College Elementary -
Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 10:00am.
2634 12th Avenue NW T2N 1K6

 

Rundle College Jr. High - 
Wednesday, October 14,2009 @ 1:30pm
7375 17th Avenue SW T3H 3W5

 

Rundle College Senior High School Open House
Thursday, February 18/10 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
7375 17th Avenue SW T3H 3W5

Individual or small group tours at all campuses can be arranged by contacting Ms. Moriarity at 291-3866. 

 

TUITION AND FEES 

Please contact Lynn Moriarity at 291-3866 or by e-mail at moriarity@rundle.ab.ca