This Charter School in Canada Has Seen Rapid Growth—Here’s What Sets It Apart
Alberta Classical offers Latin, mandates the use of original documents instead of digital devices, and requires students to read classic literature.
This Charter School in Canada Has Seen Rapid Growth—Here’s What Sets It Apart The Alberta Classical Academy, Canada’s first classical charter school, has grown from 300 students and a dozen faculty members to 1,500 students and 100 teachers across three campuses in just four years. The school is adding higher grades and working to open new campuses due to high demand and a lengthy waitlist. Founder Caylan Ford highlights parental desperation for this educational model.
- Alberta Classical Academy opened four years ago with 300 students and 12 faculty.
- It now serves 1,500 students and employs 100 teachers across three campuses in Calgary and Edmonton.
- The school is adding eleventh and twelfth grades in the coming years.
- The waitlist exceeds current enrollment, prompting efforts to expand.
- Founder Caylan Ford cites high parental demand for this educational approach.
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