Located just ten minutes north of Calgary, Airdrie Koinonia Christian School (AKCS) exists to provide children with an education which will enable them to know, love and effectively serve Jesus Christ in the world. Established in 1987, AKCS stands on the solid foundation of spiritual truths, out of which flow all areas of excellence. Partnering with Christian families, AKCS takes seriously its mandate to educate and equip for eternity and provides an individual approach to meet the needs of all its students. Excellence is accomplished through the partnership of committed parents, skilled teachers and enthusiastic students. This new school year promises to be exciting, as AKCS prepares to break ground on the first phase of its new school building, which will greatly facilitate the continuing mission of the school.

Bethel Christian Academy (BCA) is in its 13th year of providing quality Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) in Northeast Calgary, under Alberta Ed. supervision.  A.C.E.; The School Of Tomorrow program (Accelerated Christian Education) that Bethel excels in delivering is the most advanced Bible-based, character developing private school K-12 curriculum in the world, serving approximately 7,500 Christian schools of different denominational backgrounds.  At BCA, Calgary, ACE – School of Tomorrow is enhanced with small enrichment classes and interactive computer learning, along with a balance of phys. ed. and field trip outings. In their goal of being the best smaller Christian school possible, where each student can master education and excel at every level, BCA goes one step further. Unique to BCA, qualifying upper level students can blend Alberta Ed. supervised BCA schooling with home schooling right through to Alberta Ed awarded graduation. At Bethel Christian Academy staying smaller is proving better for smaller folks. Even for older students, “smaller” allows Bethel to offer, where it would be preferred, a Christian based blend of home schooling and AB Ed. distance learning to help students stay focused and excel right through to high school graduation, and beyond. Check out the options at Bethel.  

Calgary Christian School has been providing faith-based education to students in the southwest for more than 45 years. Now providing an alternative program within the Palliser Regional Schools, CCS is pleased to be able to offer families significantly reduced program fees for the 2009-2010 school year while providing enhanced resources for students and staff. With a focus on educating the whole child, CCS is thankful for the dedication and skill of the teachers and volunteers at both campuses that allows extra-and co-curricular programs to thrive. Academics are also a strong point for students, with a significant number of the 2009 graduating class earning an average of 80 per cent or higher and receiving a provincial scholarship. The Elementary program has been nominated two years in a row for a Garfield Weston Award recognizing schools whose overall academic ratings have experienced consistent improvement over the last five years. CCS’ vision statement reads "God’s Children Making the World a Better Place," and students are encouraged to live that vision in a variety of ways. Whether in cross-graded groups at the Elementary Campus where students work and learn together, or High School Leadership and Construction classes serving in Belize, Central America, students are shown that they can personally live out their faith and make a difference in their school, their communities and the world.

Why do families home educate their children? Recently, when asked this question, Brenda Baradoy, co-owner of Canadian Home Education Resources, replied, "There are as many reasons to home educate your children as there are families. However, quality academics, healthy socialization, improved character, and sharing your faith with your child are some of the more common reasons. Parents from all walks of life are enjoying teaching and learning with their children. Home education is a successful, proven option to traditional school." Canadian Home Education Resources has been providing home education families with quality materials for the past 15 years in Calgary and across Canada. Visit them at 108, 1289 Highfield Cr. SE, in Calgary to find a wide variety of materials including curriculum, games, manipulatives, novels, and software for all subjects and grade levels. They carry materials that would be excellent for home school, after school, and the classroom.

Imagine fitting school around your family’s busy lifestyle rather than the other way around! St. Paul’s Academy is an innovative, fully-accredited and interactive online Christian school community where students in Grades 4-12 achieve success while learning self-discipline and valuable technology and time management skills. Students anywhere in Alberta only need a computer and Internet connection to register for this school without walls! As Alberta’s leader in online learning since 1996, St. Paul’s Academy is excited to introduce additional teacher-paced and self-paced courses in 2007/2008, along with an opportunity for students interested in trades to enter the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). These programs, along with the newly launched Recreation DAZE, complement St. Paul’s Academy’s current slate of core and complementary courses at every grade, giving families even more choice in customizing a program plan that meets their child’s needs. St. Paul’s Academy continues to support families by providing laptop computers, funding up to $1400 and facilitating field trips, regional support groups and networking opportunities around Alberta. Students looking for additional flexibility or variety in their program can also access home schooling, blended, and correspondence programs through The Centre for Learning@HOME.

Chinook Winds Adventist Academy enjoys a 64-year history with its current campus situated in a country setting just west of Canada Olympic Park. The curriculum for the Kindergarten to Grade 12 students also includes music, outdoor education and Bible instruction in all divisions. Community projects such as an annual school-wide food bank drive and biannual, interdenominational mission trips for senior high students are an integral part of the school’s mission of service. Physical education is enhanced by athletic opportunities, including sports competitions with other independent schools in the city. An active parent council ensures parental involvement.

Clear Water Academy is a private independent Catholic school using an educational philosophy focusing on academic excellence and spiritual formation with a strong commitment to character development and apostolic works. Clear Water Academy offers excellence in Catholic Education Pre-K through Grade 12. Core curriculum and specialized courses such as Religion, French, Spanish, Latin, Music, Art and Drama are taught by highly qualified teachers. The Athletic Director ensures a strong sports program, which includes physical education, fitness training, outdoor education, intramurals and interscholastic athletics. Students from Grade 9 and up are guided for success through our Post Secondary Advisory Program. Small class sizes, gender separation (Grades 4 to 9), committed faculty and staff ensure graduates are prepared for, and committed to, establishing a society that embraces Christian values.

Eastside Christian Academy is a comprehensive school (K-12) which has been in operation since 1999. We are committed to assisting all students in seeking God’s purpose for their life, based on the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Our focus is on providing a well-rounded, individualized Christian education meeting the needs of the student spiritually, academically, socially and physically. Our desire is to produce able young men and women with great character. Our non-traditional teaching approach allows for a more personalized learning environment. The individualized curriculum design enables each student to work at a challenging pace. In addition, students learn to plan and set their own daily goals, preparing them to be successful in all their future endeavours. The teachers and support staff here at Eastside are committed to the overall development and discipleship of the students in our care.

Foothills Lutheran Christian Preschool is a non-profit program open to the community for 3 and 4 year-olds that facilitates the development of the whole child in a caring Christian environment. Each child is nurtured in his/her intellectual, social, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual development. We value each child as unique individuals whom God made and loves. We are licensed with Alberta Child & Family Services, are members of the Lutheran Teachers Association and are approved to accept families who qualify for the stay-at-home parent government subsidy. Our teacher has a B.Ed., as well as an Early Childhood Supervisor certificate and writes a parenting column for the Tuscany Sun.

If you’re looking for a well-rounded Christian education for your child that focuses on academics, moral character and service to others, look no further than Heritage Christian Academy (HCA). We are one of the largest and most established Christian schools in Calgary and you can find us just minutes east of Deerfoot Tr. on McKnight Blvd. HCA has a long history of inspiring students and the 2009/2010 school year marks our 30th Anniversary. As a Christian school, we have a significant focus on the Bible and its teachings. In addition to our reputation as a school that develops Christian leaders, we are also well known for our academic standards, missions program, sports teams, and fine arts program. Our theme for the upcoming school year is, "God, Change Me; Change Our World" and we are excited to see how God will work within the lives of those students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 who call Heritage their home. We have a limited number of openings in various grades for fall enrolment. If you would like to receive more information about the benefits of having your child attend our school, we invite you to e-mail us at ibelong@hcacalgary.com or call 403-219-3201.

Since 1983, Koinonia Christian School - Red Deer (KCS-RD) has offered quality Christian education for Red Deer and area families. Founding principal, Mr. Vern Rand, started the school at Woodlea Pentecostal Church in Red Deer. Since then, the school has grown to approximately 200 students and moved to a larger facility. KCS-RD is a parent run school affiliated with the Koinonia Christian Education Society Family of Schools. The school believes that parents are ultimately responsible for the education of the child. Through the years, the spirit and integrity of the school has remained constant in the areas of: providing a caring and compassionate learning environment, teaching respect and order to the children, encouraging academic achievement, building children’s faith in Jesus as well as developing self-esteem and confidence. The school runs a full education program for Preschool to Grade 12. Koinonia provides semi-annual field trips for some grades to Vancouver and a missions trip for Grades 9-12 to Mexico. A semi-annual educational trip to Europe has also been spearheaded by Koinonia Red Deer to include all Koinonia schools. KCS participates in other activities such as ski trips, swimming, and musical activities. This past year our grade 8/9 Band went on a short tour to three Southern Alberta Christian schools. We have hosted activities such as Music Fest for ACSI and track & field for Junior/Senior High for the other Koinonia Schools. In the coming year we are hoping to add some additions to our building as God continues to bless us with students. See our website for more information about our school.

Master’s Academy and College is an innovative, Christian, values- based, K-12 school, preparing students to engage in a world of massive change. Master’s recognizes that we no longer live in the industrial age where conformity and meeting standards were the desired virtues. We now live in the creative age, where the ability to think creatively, to design solutions that are innovative and to see possibilities where others see impossibilities is the most- sought competency. This is the competitive advantage our students gain by attending Master’s. Master’s provides a strong academic environment by building a solid foundation in its elementary program and extending these core competencies throughout the Middle and High School years. Master’s vision is about change; it is to produce Profound Learning, an empowerment model of learning which encompasses the following: Academic Excellence, Skill Sets for the 21st Century Knowledge Worker, Seven Habits of the Master Learner, Exceeding Quality Standards, Technology as an Enabling Tool for Learning, Unlocking Human Creativity, Integration of Christian Values, and Excellence in the Arts and Athletics. Master’s signature is innovation and creativity! Come and hear about Master’s vision for the 21st Century Learning at one of the School Open Houses or call the Registrar, Linda Duncan at 403-242-7034 ext. 210.

Menno Simons Christian School has been providing an "Education for Life" for over 25 years. Located on the west side of the city, Menno Simons Christian School provides small class sizes for students from Kindergarten to Grade 9. The school offers a well-rounded academic program with additional opportunities in choral music, band, drama and many sports teams. Menno Simons Christian School also emphasizes peacemaking, service projects and a caring school community. Menno Simons is an Alternative Program School with Palliser Regional Schools allowing us to be an affordable option for those interested in Christian Education.

Palliser Regional Schools is a rural school jurisdiction located in southern Alberta. The geographical area stretches from just south of Lethbridge to the Bow River south of Calgary. The Palliser Centre, located in the city of Lethbridge, houses the Central Office and the departments of Maintenance and Transportation. A second Transportation building is located in the Town of Vulcan. The division offers full public education services to approximately 6300 students Preschool through Grade 12 in 39 schools, including 3 outreach programs, 1 Low-German Mennonite alternative program, 6 alternative Christian schools and 14 Hutterite colony schools. Five of Palliser’s alternative Christian schools are located in the City of Calgary. The division prides itself on a history of excellent teaching, strong community support, proactive planning and, most importantly, high student achievement. Palliser’s Mission Statement is: “Together we will ensure learning success for all students to develop their unique potential as caring citizens in a changing world.”

Roots is dedicated to supporting and assisting Christian home educators. We register children of Christian parents for homeschooling in Calgary and the surrounding areas. Our program provides an opportunity for families to be part of a larger Christian homeschooling community, offering support and encouragement through our parent support groups, prayer chain, field trips, newsletters, special events and a website. We are a parent-directed organization, and our staff are all Christians who either are or have homeschooled their children through Roots. We only accept Christian families into our program, which maintains our intent and focus of supporting and encouraging Christian parents as they home educate their children "in the way they should go." For more information, please contact our office at 287-6685 or email us at coordinator@roots-homeschooling.com. You can also visit our website at www.roots-homeschooling.com.

The Timothy Centre for Scholarship, founded in 1997, now offers a Tuesday home school support program. In the mornings we will teach history (the same period of history throughout, so that families can coordinate their studies), Latin, and other courses typical of Classical Christian Schools, i.e. Grammar for younger students, and Logic and Rhetoric for older students. We expect also to offer composition (Excellence in Writing) for middle school students, and science activities for the younger and middle school students. Under our guidance, senior students concerned with high school credits will be able to accomplish Latin 10/20/30 and a Special Project 10/20/30 in the area of history. The public speaking and literature we study will help with high school English courses, and the History will enrich Social Studies. A math tutor may be available for help with high school math programs, by private arrangement. The afternoon program will include art, music, and drama over the course of the year. There may also be ASL. Students will be expected to do homework, wear uniform, and participate in chapel. Participation in classes will be contingent on completing homework assignments under parental guidance.

Adult Christian Higher Education with degree completion or diploma possibilities. Students 25 years and older can complete a Bachelor of Arts or diploma in Leadership & Ministry or Counselling & Ministry in about two years while attending classes one night a week. PACE’s curriculum integrates courses designed to build knowledge, understanding and skills towards the student’s major. "Our learning helped clarify our beliefs about God and about who we are as God’s children in the world today. The degrees we earn are but a milestone in our spiritual walk. We have a responsibility to allow God to further mould us into vessels that He can use for His glory." – recent graduate. Call 403-265-7223 or visit www.abc-ca.org for details.

Your Story ― Your hopes and dreams are an important part of your future life story. The good news is you don’t have to write your life story all on your own. Ambrose University College can help you develop the skills, insight and knowledge you need to make a positive difference in the world. Our Story ― Ambrose is a degree-granting, provincially-accredited centre of academic excellence. We weave community and Christianity into all our programs, and welcome over 600 students every year. We remain true to the vision of an early founder, Dr. Blackett: "We invest in young people because they will go where we cannot go, do what we cannot do, attain heights we have never reached and continue to shine long after our sun has set." The Next Step ― Find out more about spending a chapter of your life with us. Phone 403-410-2900 or visit www.ambrose.edu.

Ambrose Seminary prepares students to serve and lead the church in its mission in the world. Rooted in a dynamic heritage, Ambrose Seminary combines a vision for carrying out the Great Commission with a passion for deep and authentic spirituality. The seminary is characterized by faculty who integrate life experience with academic expertise to guide you in your growth ― spiritually and academically. Ambrose Seminary offers ATS-accredited graduate ministry degrees including a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts as well as a wide variety of Diplomas and Certificates. Experience Ambrose Seminary whether as part of your continuing education, for professional development or personal growth ― all with flexible course offerings to meet your ministry goals. Find out more about starting a new chapter of your life with us. Phone 403-410-2900 or visit www.ambrose.edu.

At the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary & College, we are intent on training God-called men and women for 21st Century leadership in tough places. We are looking for students who want to be equipped to serve in the hard places, whether that is in a remote village in the Yukon, in downtown Toronto, or in an international missions setting. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, our campus has beautiful facilities, a comprehensive theological library and newly-built housing. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, our school affords students an excellent opportunity to interact with mentors and teachers in a warm and loving community. In addition to their doctoral degrees, professors have spent many years in ministry as pastors in North America, and as international missionaries in places like Croatia, Portugal, Hungary, Scotland, and South Africa. We invite you to discover what God might have in store for you at the CSBS&C. Visit www.csbs.ca.

Canadian University College (CUC), located in the heartland of Alberta, offers over 50 undergraduate degrees, minors and certificates. Accredited with the Province of Alberta, CUC is affiliated with the University of Alberta and Red Deer College, and has transfer agreements with other Christian colleges in the United States. The faculty and staff are committed to mentoring students towards life-long success. With almost 400 students coming from all over North America and various international locales, the warm family-like atmosphere on campus has a distinct cultural flavour. At CUC we believe in the complete university college experience. We provide an environment where academic, physical, and spiritual growth is encouraged. Where do you want to go? We’ll help get you there.

CrossTraining Global is the cutting-edge training that people are talking about! This powerful partnership of Bible colleges, churches, and over 20 mission agencies is effectively equipping Christians for cross-cultural ministry in today’s world. The practicum, overseas internship, spiritual formation and personal mentorship are strong components of CrossTraining Global that intentionally build the knowledge, skill and character of the students. The facilitators of each class are experienced practitioners from around the world. Full-time participants in CrossTraining Global will participate in four modular courses, a four-month practicum in an ethnic-specific church in Calgary, and then a three-month internship overseas, all accredited through our partner colleges. Students who have completed the program say, "It is a must!" and "CrossTraining was my best year of college!" Jesus said "take up your cross and follow Me." CrossTraining Global seeks to help you respond to that call. For more information visit www.crosstraining.ca, email director@crosstraining.ca, or phone 403-698-5035.

A passionate focus on the church. It’s the foundation of Prairie’s purpose. Over 85 years of focus has produced more than 14,000 alumni sharing their faith in 110 countries. Prairie has three schools each with their own unique program offerings: Prairie Bible College, Prairie School of Mission Aviation and Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology. Employment rates in the high 90s, innovative programs like our Ministry, Aviation and Nursing programs, as well as overwhelming graduate satisfaction ― over 90 per cent said they would recommend Prairie to a friend ― mean you can put God first when it comes to pursuing your purpose. Learn more. Call us at 1-800-661-2425 or visit us online at www.prairie.edu.

Have you ever thought what it would be like to change the world? God desires for us to be people of change. Rocky Mountain College works hard to give each student the very best transformational education possible. Be stretched spiritually. Have a deeper understanding of your faith. Participate in interactive classes, inspiring chapels, sports, ministry teams and much more. Prepare for what God has in store for you to transform your world. Start the "be change" process by visiting www.rockymountaincollege.ca.

Victory Bible College International (VBCI) is an experience not just an education. Encounter God in new ways and exercise your gifts through practical ministry opportunities, national tours, internships and international mission trips. Develop lifelong friendships and grow in your cultural understanding through on-campus dorm living. As a newly renovated hotel facility, VBCI boasts recreational amenities including volleyball, soccer, basketball, fire pit, games room, workout gym, surround sound theatre, and cappuccino-Internet bar. Indulge in delicious home-cooked meals served in our stunning city-view cafeteria. Everything is designed for an unforgettable VBCI experience. Foundational to the college is our mandate to "Equip Students with Passion, Purpose and Potential." We accomplish this through our multifaceted programs, intimate class settings and dynamic faculty. We grant certificates in one, two and three-year Theology programs as well as Worship Arts. VBCI also offers Bachelor and Graduate Degrees in Theology and Christian Counselling. VBCI is affiliated with Victory Churches International which has over 2,000 churches in 43 nations, in addition to many orphanages, feeding programs, as well as educational and vocational training centres worldwide. VBCI graduates are given preferred placement opportunities in these ministries. If you’re ready for an experience that will propel you into your destiny, VBCI awaits.

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