Rundle college provides an outstanding educational experience for over 1,200 students in kindergarten through grade 12, divided across three campuses: one for each of the primary, elementary, and high school programs.
School aims to develop an altruistic mindset with a view to making their communities, locally and abroad, a better place. Their faculty work with students to help them reach their individual potential and celebrate with them when they do.
In addition to high academic achievement, they provide character development, leadership training and good citizenship to every child. Rundle collage offers small class sizes and dedicated teachers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of individual children.
The school is able to provide a very broad range of programming while, at the same time, delivering a close, intimate student experience. Comprehensive K-12 program sees 100% of students accepted at the post-secondary institution of their choice.
| Type | private school |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Grades | K – 12 |
| Enrolment | 900 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Tution (per year) | $16,800 – 21,800 |
| Class size | 13-16 |
| Curriculum | Traditional |
School address:
7379 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 3W5
Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: contactus@rundle.ab.ca
Web site: rundle.ab.ca
Academics:
Summary:
| Curriculum | Traditional |
| Preschool/kindergarten curriculum | Play-based |
| Teacher to student ratio | N/A |
| Curriculum pace | Standard-enriched |
| Academic culture | Rigorous |
| Developmental priorities | Intellectual |
| Special needs support | Full-time dedicated class |
| Gifted learner support | No support |
Curriculum:
Curriculum approach in Rundle school is Traditional. Rundle college follows traditional approach to education mandated by the state of Quebec. Learning process tends to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is an approach that involves teacher delivering information through direct instructions.
Foreign languages:
- French
- Spanish
Arts:
- Acting performance
- Drama and theatre
- Graphic design
- Music
- Visual arts
Mathematics:
Balanced: Rundle College uses well-balancedapproach to their mathematics that includes principles of both traditional and inquiry-based approaches.
Science:
Balanced: Rundle College uses balanced approach to their science which includes usage of both traditional textbook instructions and inquiry-based learning through experiments and exploring.
Writing:
Balanced: Rundle college uses elements of both traditional approach based on instructions in grammar being given by teachers, and process approach based on inspiring students to write by themselves and learn through practice.
Literature:
Balanced: Rundle college considers it important to teach students the full analysis of literature. Students learn both “decoding” a text and explore possible biases and historical narratives present in the text.
What Rundle says about their overall curriculum and approach:
Our students are accepted into highly competitive post- secondary programs throughout the world on the basis of their final marks in our academic program. We support and challenge students in the areas of their passions. Academically, this is done through our enriched programs, where students join like-minded individuals in their pursuit of excellence, tackling topics and activities that go beyond the confines of the curriculum. Within and alongside the curriculum there is offered the extensive co-curricular program at Rundle. Students can participate in various artistic, athletic, character, and intellectual pursuits as part of the well-rounded education at Rundle.
Academic culture in Randle college:
Rigorous academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This is method which has consistent and well-defined steps to follow. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive. However, the school places a particular emphasis on performance, seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent. A school with rigorous academic approach can still provide excellent individual support.
Admission
| Day students: | Rolling |
| Offer mid-year entry: | No |
| Application fee: | $100 |
| Registration fee: | $4,000 |
| Deposit: | $2,000 |
Application requirements:
| Interview | K – 12 |
| SSAT | 7 – 12 |
| SSAT (out of province) | 7 – 12 |
| Entrance Exam(s) | 4 – 6 |
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