Admission

How do I apply for my child to attend E2 Academy?

The first step is to contact the school for an initial phone conversation.  Next, a school tour and interview will be set up. When a family comes, they are asked to provide any available assessments for their child along with the most recent diagnosis information. After the meeting and the student visit, E2 Academy’s leadership team will review the provided documentation to ensure the student fits the 2e requirements. If the family and the school feel this would be a good fit, the application and tuition forms can be filled in.  Applications must be accompanied by the $75 application fee.

How much is tuition and is there a tuition-reduction program?

Tuition Fee
The Grades 1 - 12 tuition fee is $10,000 for the school year.
Kindergarten students who qualify for PUF are tuition free. Otherwise, the tuition is $4,000 for the school year.

Sibling Discount
For families who have 2 or more children attending the school each subsequent child will receive a 20% Discount.

Refund Policy

The deposit of $1500 is strictly non-refundable.  Cancellation of registration must be made in writing and received by school administration by August 31st. After  August 31st persons assuming financial responsibility for the registered student have an obligation to pay the fees charged for the full school year. No refunds will be processed after August 31st except medical withdrawals which will be considered on an individual basis.

What is included in the Tuition Fee?

Tuition includes low student to teacher ratio in each class, all technology costs including use of an individual device (iPad and/or Chromebook) every day at school, school supplies and textbook rental fees.

What is the family commitment at E2?

Every family who joins the E2 Academy becomes part of a larger community working together to support all our students.  Since its beginning, one thing that has made E2 Academy unique is that no child in need has been turned away from our school program for financial reasons.  Currently, approximately 25% of the families whose children attend the school program access some amount of tuition assistance. 

Each family who has a child attending the school commits to attending the annual general meeting in June, participating in IPP meetings for their children, and contributing to fundraising efforts.

Do you accept students mid-year?

We do consider mid-year placement should the information in the application indicate that your child’s needs would be a match for our existing student groupings and if there is space available in that grade. With any applications submitted mid-year, we must adhere to the same admissions process as we do with all other applicants. Please note that financial assistance requests are not available if enrolled after Sept. 30th. Tuition will be prorated.

What is your admissions criteria?

We require psycho-educational testing and input from various sources to understand each student's unique profile. Students need to score at or above 85th percentile in at least one composite score on their psychoeducational assessment. We accept students with severe disabilities and will thoughtfully consider those with mild or moderate disabilities.

Do all students need to have a psychoeducational assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment is a valuable tool in understanding the student’s learning profile and is required for enrolment. An exception may be made for students in Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2 as there is a backlog of assessments across the province.  There must be a strong indication that a gifted and disabled assessment is most likely forthcoming.  Subtests within these assessments often show strengths in one area and challenges in another area. An interview with the parents and the student is critical for determining if the student will be a fit.

What students are not eligible for your program?

We think it's important to have open and honest conversations with parents to make sure that our environment can provide the right type of support for our students. We are unable to support students who:

• are assessed with a moderate to severe cognitive delay.
• engage in repeated physical aggression towards staff and other students.
• require personal care/health-related interventions (other than the administration of medication)
• require assistance with toileting.

How does E2 Academy support such diverse learning needs?

Our teaching staff have specialized training and experience. Our program is structured on small class sizes (1:4 ratio), sensory friendly environment, individualized learning plans, modified attendance schedules, emotion coaching and collaborative and proactive problem solving. Students are engaged based on their interests and talents.

What if I do not have all the required documents or they do not apply to my child?

Call us at the main phone number (780) 438-0824 to discuss options. 

What does E2 Academy do to determine if my child is a good fit? 

E2 Academy will review all the information you submitted to get a holistic picture of your child’s current strengths and where they may require additional support to determine if E2 Academy is potentially the right school for your child. Our goal is to empower students to unleash their potential and surpass their expectations, and that is why every application is uniquely reviewed based on each applicant’s individual needs.

When do you make the decision on acceptance?

After the meeting and the student visit, E2 Academy’s leadership team will review the provided documentation to ensure the student fits the 2e requirements. If it is determined that the student meets our criteria, an application and tuition agreement must be filled out.  Then an acceptance letter will be issued.

Do you consider international students?

We consider all students who have legal status to attend school in Alberta such as a Study Permit, Work Permit, Landed Immigrant Status, Permanent Residency, Canadian Citizenship, etc. The student must be a resident of Alberta and be legally permitted to attend school in Canada. When considering any application, we must adhere to the same admissions process for all our applicants. Please note that for international students, additional fees apply and we are unable to accept tourist visas. Contact the school office for an outline of supplementary fees.

When is the best time to apply?

We suggest applying in the early spring to avoid any rush/delays with applications. There is a possibility that your child may be put on a waitlist should classes reach capacity.