Calgary High School | Up Academy Private School

Providing High School students the inspiration and insights for top performance and success

The High School at UP Academy prepares students for college or university application. The school offers extensive course options with flexible schedules, and the pre-requisites to an Alberta Education diploma.

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High School culture promotes strong study habits with flexibility and freedom to learn, where students embrace learning in preparation for their university or college of choice.

Quick Facts

Who can apply?
We accept high school students in grades 9 – 12.

When can students enroll?
Rolling admission allows most students to enroll at any time.

How much does it cost?
UP Academy’s full-time tuition is $16,000/yr
UP Academy’s hybrid tuition is $16,000/yr

What time are classes?
Instructional classes start at 9:00 am & finish at 2:40 pm. Check out our Before and After School page.

What are the technology requirements?
Please refer to our Technology Requirements page.

Are there any transportation arrangements?
Check out our Transportation page.

High School Experience

Personalized Instruction
Experienced Teachers
Stimulating Curriculum
Tuition
Special Programming
Parent Empowerment

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Personalized Instruction

Our High School provides students with an educational path tailored to their individual talents, passions and skills.  

Experienced Teachers

Provide progress updates and personal instruction for student success.
Help students develop skills to prepare them for their future career choice
Know every student and family personally

Teachers work closely with children and parents to create an academic environment best suited for student success.

They offer educational, social, and emotional support as students navigate middle school while preparing for a secondary education of choice.

Stimulating Curriculum

Teachers work in partnership with students and parents to create an environment best suited to each student’s academic success. They offer educational support and social and emotional as well as students prepare for their journey to university or the college of their choice.

Engaged Educators’ blended programs, which combine online curriculum with in-person instruction, allow educators to give their students the cutting-edge and adaptive learning technology they need to be well supported in their education.   

Engaging, direct, face-to-face instruction, computerized practice, videos and a mix of supported and independent practice keep students motivated as they learn and help them master skills to move on to more complex concepts.

This process allows educators to quickly see how students are performing and if they could benefit from small-group or one-on-one instruction, thus limiting the gaps in learning experienced by some students.

Core Programs Options

All our option programs have been selected to provide students with exposure to and experience with various disciplines that help enhance and supplement the Core Program. The options provide students with opportunities to develop new skills and to discover or further explore areas of passion and interest. These skills and experiences will benefit them both today and later in life.

High School Course Guide available upon request.

Tuition

Full-time Tuition

Our full-time bundled tuition rates for the 2025–2026 school year are for students enrolled full-time for the academic year.

Grades 9 thru 12 – $16,000

BONUS
Grades 9 – 12: If students maintain an 80% GPA or better, they have the option of not attending school on Fridays.

Hybrid Tuition

(3 days M-W-F at home online, 2 days T-T in class)

Grades 9 thru 12 – $16,000

Students registered in UP Academy work at home online, independently, three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

On Tuesday and Thursday, students attend classes to participate in project assignments and labs.

This may include one on one reading and math fundamentals tutoring and adaptive learning programs if required. Access to elective study areas
is also available.

Adaptive Learning

Grades K – 12

Programs 100% parent supervised: $500 per course per semester

Programs facilitated by our educational success coaches*: $750 per course
per semester

*Our Academic Coaches Supervision option includes one-on-one check-ins and any required additional material.

Special Programming

Adaptive Learning Technology
for Math and Reading

UP Academy has entered into a licensing agreement with an adaptive software company to offer computerized adaptive programming for reading and math. These programs will allow students who are falling behind in these subject areas to “Catch UP,” “Keep UP,” and “Get Ahead.”

The adaptive reading program DOES NOT replace our one-on-one reading program; it is an adjunct to it.

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One-on-One Programs

Our flagship, scientifically researched, reading program uses norm-referenced testing and guarantees a one-grade increase in reading in 20 hours of instruction. Our average is a 3.4 grade increase in 20 hours of instruction. We provide one-on-one tutoring programs tailored to help you and your child navigate learning. True one on one, no sharing!

We primarily serve students who are struggling and fail to be noticed or those who are simply not grasping the concepts of fundamental learning.

UP Academy meets every child at their skill level and takes them to where they need to go.

We offer all students a free, no obligation reading assessment.
In addition to our reading assessments, we also provide a number of
supplementary one-on-one learning programs.

Get on board with your childs education.

UP Academy believes parents play a key role in the success of their children’s education. When parents collaborate with teachers and support their children the result is a positive learning environment.

High School Parents will:

Work in conjunction with teachers to provide support in the areas of emotional, social, and academics
Provide assistance with learning assignments

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High School Experience

Personalized Instruction
Experienced Teachers
Stimulating Curriculum
Tuition
Special Programming
Parent Empowerment

Request Information

Personalized Instruction

Our High School provides students with an educational path tailored to their individual talents, passions and skills.  

Teachers work closely with children and parents to create an academic environment best suited for student success.

They offer educational, social, and emotional support as students navigate middle school while preparing for a secondary education of choice.

Experienced Teachers

Provide progress updates and personal instruction for student success.
Help students develop skills to prepare them for their future career choice
Know every student and family personally

Stimulating Curriculum

Teachers work in partnership with students and parents to create an environment best suited to the academic success of each student. They offer not just educational support but social and emotional as well, as students prepare for their journey to university or the college of their choice.

Engaged Educators’ blended programs, which combine online curriculum with in-person instruction make it possible for educators to give their students the cutting-edge and adaptive learning technology they need to be well supported in their education.   

Core Programs Options

All our option programs have been selected to provide students with exposure to and experience with a range of disciplines that help to enhance and supplement the Core Program. The options provide students with opportunities to develop new skills, and to discover or further explore areas of passion and interest. These skills and experiences will benefit them both today and later in life.

High School Course Guide available upon request.

Tuition

Full-time Tuition

Our full-time bundled tuition rates for the 2023–2024 school year are for students enrolled full-time for the academic year.

Grades 9 thru 12 – $16,000

BONUS
Grades 9 – 12: If students are maintaining an 80% GPA or better, they have the option of not attending school on
Fridays.

Hybrid Tuition

(3 days M-W-F at home online, 2 days T-T in class)

Grades 9 thru 12 – $14,000

Students registered in UP Academy work at home online, independently, three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

On Tuesday and Thursday, students attend classes to participate in project assignments and
labs.

This may include one on one reading and math fundamentals tutoring and adaptive learning programs, if required. Access to elective study areas is also available.

Grades K – 12
Programs 100% parent supervised: $500 per course per semester

Programs facilitated by our educational success coaches*: $750 per course per semester

*Our Academic Coaches Supervision option includes one on one check-ins and any required additional material.

Special Programming

Adaptive Learning Technology for Math and Reading

The adaptive reading program DOES NOT replace our one-on-one reading program; it is an adjunct to it.

Get involved in your child’s learning

Our flagship, scientifically researched, reading program uses norm referenced testing and guarantees a one grade increase in reading in 20 hours of instruction. Our average is a 3.4 grade increase in 20 hours of instruction. We provide one-on-one tutoring programs tailored to help you and your child navigate learning. True one on one, no sharing!

We primarily serve students who are struggling and fail to be noticed or those who are simply not grasping the concepts of fundamental learning.

UP Academy meets every child at their skill level and takes them to where they need to go.

We offer all students a free, no obligation reading assessment.
In addition to our reading assessments, we also provide a number of supplementary one on one learning programs.

Get on board with your childs education.

High School Parents will:

Work in conjunction with teachers to provide support in the areas of emotional, social, and academics
Provide assistance with learning assignments

Get Connected