College Admissions

Thank you for considering Rundle!

At Rundle, character comes first as we strive to create meaningful, lasting relationships. Our admission process aims to do the same. We want to get to know your child and family while we ensure that you have many opportunities to understand and experience Rundle.

To get to know us better, we first invite you to take a virtual tour, view our online resources, and join us for a live web information session to learn about Rundle’s philosophy, program, and admission process. 

You can also reach our Admissions Team by calling 403-291-3866, emailing admissions@rundle.ab.ca, or booking an individual time on our virtual office calendar.

Embarking on your child’s first full-day kindergarten experience is an exciting time and much deliberation goes into choosing the right school. Children are unique and bring their own personalities and interests to the learning environment.

That is why, in addition to school readiness, our application process helps us understand each child’s passions, strengths, and areas for growth. These important facets of a child’s uniqueness influence future academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

Kindergarten applicants for the 2022-2023 school year should be born in 2017 or late 2016.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; however, it is strongly suggested that submissions are completed in the fall as spaces are limited.

Application deadline:  November 1

To start the admission process, please visit the Admissions Portal:

• Create an account
• Set your password
• Start your application
• Pay the $175 non-refundable application fee

Once you have received a confirmation email, you can attach supporting documents including

• a copy of the student’s birth certificate or Canadian visa/landed immigrant form
• a recent photograph of the student
• a copy of the student’s psychoeducational evaluation (if applicable)

Students are invited to join a learning snapshot session, a one-hour observation in our kindergarten classrooms.

The snapshot takes place at the end of November, and students participate in various age-appropriate activities. This helps our teachers get to know your child better in a Rundle College context.

In order to be considered for admission, your child’s attendance at a learning snapshot session is mandatory.

Based on availability in our program as well as completed applications and assessments, parents of selected students are invited to an interview.

Interviews offer a meaningful opportunity to have a more personal conversation with a member of the Admissions Team. These interviews help us to get to know your child and your family better — and they help you get to know Rundle College better!

Interviews commence December 1, following the completion of the assessments in November.

We are excited to extend contract offers to selected candidates. These offers come from the Admissions Office.

Acceptance to Rundle College is based on the application including responses to required questions of parents and students, requested documentation, classroom observation and the interview.

For tuition payment details, please visit here.

45 students (3 classes)

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will open on September 8, 2021.  Please do not submit an application until that time.

For additional information, please contact admissions@rundle.ab.ca​ or call 403-291-3866.

Thank you for considering Rundle!

At Rundle, character comes first as we strive to create meaningful, lasting relationships in our community. Our admission process aims to do the same. We want to get to know your child and family while we ensure that you have many opportunities to understand and experience Rundle.

To get to know us better, we first invite you to take a virtual tour, view our online resources, and join us for a live web information session to learn about Rundle’s philosophy, program, and admission process. 

You can also reach our Admissions Team by calling 403-291-3866, emailing admissions@rundle.ab.ca, or booking an individual time on our virtual office calendar.

Our students have strong academic profiles.  However, grades don’t tell a child’s whole story.

That is why, in addition to academic readiness, our application process helps us understand each child’s passions, strengths, and growth areas which influence academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Primary and elementary children share who they are in a number of ways including videos, questionnaires, school visits, and personal interviews.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; however, it is strongly suggested that submissions are completed in the fall as spaces are limited.

Application deadlines:

• November 1 for siblings and children of alumni
• November 15 (grades 3, 4, and 6)
• February 1 (grades 1, 2, and 5)

After November 15, we continue accepting applications for all grades. Families are contacted as suitable openings become available or if we choose to host further school visits and learning snapshots.

To start the admission process, please visit the Admissions Portal:

• Create an account
• Set your password
• Start your application
• Pay the $175 non-refundable application fee

Once you have received a confirmation email, you can attach supporting documents including

• a copy of the student’s birth certificate or Canadian visa/landed immigrant form
• a recent photograph of the student
• the student’s last two years’ final report cards (where applicable)
• the most recent Provincial Achievement Test results (where applicable)
• a copy of the student’s psychoeducational evaluation (if applicable)

Candidates are invited for an entrance visit and assessment which includes evaluation in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and socialization. This helps our teachers get to know your child better in a Rundle College context.

In order to be considered for admission, your child’s attendance at the learning snapshot is mandatory.

All documentation, including applications, the learning snapshot, and anecdotal notes, are reviewed by the Admissions Team.

Based on availability in our program as well as completed applications and assessments, selected students are invited to a family interview.

Interviews offer a meaningful opportunity to have a more personal conversation with a member of the Admissions team. These meetings help us to get to know your child and your family better — and they help you get to know Rundle College better!

Interviews for grades 3, 4, and 6 commence December 1.

Interviews for grades 1, 2, and 5 commence after February 1 once availability has been determined.

We are excited to extend contract offers to selected candidates. These offers come from the Admissions Office.

Acceptance to Rundle College is based on the application (including responses to required questions of parents and students), requested documentation, academic history, classroom observation, and the interview.

Tuition fees vary based on the payment option chosen. For tuition payment details, please visit here.

Grades 1 and 2: Limited

Grade 3: 12–16 students

Grade 4: 5-10 students

Grade 5: Limited

Grade 6: 14–18 students

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will open on September 8, 2021. Please do not submit an application until that time.

For additional information, please contact admissions@rundle.ab.ca​ or call 403-291-3866.

Thank you for considering Rundle!

At Rundle, character comes first as we strive to create meaningful, lasting relationships in our community. Our admission process aims to do the same. We want to get to know your child and family while we ensure that you have many opportunities to understand and experience Rundle.

To get to know us better, we first invite you to take a virtual tour, view our online resources, and join us for a live web information session to learn about Rundle’s philosophy, program, and admission process. 

You can also reach our Admissions Team by calling 403-291-3866, emailing admissions@rundle.ab.ca, or booking an individual time on our virtual office calendar.

Our students have strong academic profiles.  However, grades don’t tell a child’s whole story.

That is why, in addition to academic readiness, our application process helps us understand each child’s passions, strengths, and growth areas which influence academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Applicants share who they are by way of videos, questionnaires, Character Skills Snapshots, and personal interviews.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; however, it is strongly suggested that submissions are completed in the fall as spaces are limited.

Application deadlines:

• November 15 for grades 7 and 10
• January 15 for all remaining grades
• November 1 for siblings and children of Rundle alumni

After November 15, we continue accepting applications for all grades. Families are contacted as suitable openings become available or if we elect to host further assessment opportunities.

To start the admission process, please visit the Admissions Portal:

• Create an account
• Set your password
• Start your application
• Pay the $175 non-refundable application fee

Once you have received a confirmation email, you can attach supporting documents including

• a copy of the student’s birth certificate or Canadian visa/landed immigrant form
• a recent photograph of the student
• the student’s last two years’ final report cards (where applicable)
• the most recent Provincial Achievement Test results (where applicable)
• a copy of the student’s psychoeducational evaluation (if applicable)
• Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)​ results or the date when your child is registered to write the exam
• a complete ​Character Skills Snapshot​ which is administered through SSAT and is completed online or at home

In order for us to learn more about each candidate’s academic and character skill set, prospective students must write the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) and complete the Character Skills Snapshot (CSS).  These items are required prior to any interviews or offers.  Students with completed applications, including the SSAT, will be considered first.  The CSS, which takes about 30 minutes, is done at home once SSAT registration is complete. 

For SSAT registration and more details about writing the SSAT, please visit HERE.   Throughout the summer and school year, we also offer virtual information sessions about the SSAT, the CSS,  and how we use these results in our admission process. We hope you will join us.

SSAT writings for the 2022/2023 admission cycle begin in August 2021.  Students have 3 options:

1. write the test via the SSAT at Home program;
2. write a computer-based test at a prometric test center; or
3. write a paper based version at various school locations throughout the year.   Students can write at any location that works best for them and do not need to write the test at Rundle College to apply at our school. 

Rundle College is offering the SSAT on the following dates: 

October 16, 2021

November 13, 2021

December 11, 2021

More dates will be added throughout the school year based on demand. As the SSAT scores are scaled, there is no real advantage to leaving the test writing until late in the process.  Based on the demand for our program, it can be very advantageous to have the SSAT completed early in the fall. 

Applications can be submitted without the SSAT results, but please indicate the date your child is scheduled to write the exam. This information helps us to plan the review of applications and scheduling interviews. 

The SSAT must be written by December 31 to qualify for sibling and alumni status.

Based on availability in our program as well as completed applications and assessments, selected students are invited to a family interview.

Interviews offer a meaningful opportunity to have a more personal conversation with the principal and the Director of Enrolment.

These meetings help us to get to know your child and your family better — and they help you get to know Rundle College better!

Interviews commence on December 1.

We are excited to extend contract offers to selected candidates. These offers come directly from the Admissions Office.

We believe that school success depends on academic skills and character.  That is why acceptance to Rundle College is based on the application (including questionnaires and videos), requested documentation, academic performance, anecdotal notes, and the interview.

Tuition fees vary based on the payment option chosen. For tuition payment details, please visit here.

Grade 7: 20-25 students

Grades 8–9: 5–10 students

Grade 10: 10–15 students

Grade 11: Limited

Grade 12: Very Limited

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will open on September 8, 2021. Please do not submit an application until that time.

For additional information, please contact admissions@rundle.ab.ca​ or call 403-291-3866.