I was quite impressed with this high school simply for two things, the name of the school and that…read morea dog greeted me at the door; this apparently is the school dog or mascot and I had to find my way to the main office fast as my hand was definitely getting a huge tongue bath. AHS covers grades 10 to 12, it is a smaller school and the hallway walls are covered with amazing art work of the students which is to be expected as AHS does not have a sports team but does have a great reputation for their arts department. AHS opened its doors in 1974 and was independent of any school board, run at that time basically on alternative education ideals that were popular in the seventies Although it became a part of the Calgary Board of Education(CBE) in 1975, it still provides a very personal, informal and democratic learning environment. The staff here is fantastic, very warm and the students look quite engaged with what they're doing, definably a high school to think about if you adolescent has an alternative way of thinking or learning.

Hi, former graduate here! I thought that I should add my two cents to this yelp page…read more MVA was an amazing place to learn and connect. I attended from grade 2 - 12 and enjoyed every minute of it. The academic integrity of this school is above any other that I know of, and the teachers are incredibly passionate about their jobs. I wasn't a role model student, I needed a little bit more help than some, but the teachers would always put in the extra time to help me and to make sure that I understood the material. My colleagues that left MVA for another high school have often told me that the switch wasn't worth it because they were receiving a lower grade of education in trade of a bigger school with my more kids. If it weren't for the extra care and attention I received while I was attending school, I would likely not be studying for my B.Sc Psyc at UVic today. MVA helped build a solid foundation for my education, and as a result have opened many doors for me that may not have been available otherwise. Though I am bias in my opinion, obviously, it is only because I did go to the school for over a decade; I experienced first hand the quality and care that all the teachers (including the administration, as they often switch between teaching and managing) give to their students. If I could go back in time and choose differently, I wouldn't. I love this school, and if I have children in the future, MVA is my first choice. 5/5 - Would attend again

I graduated from Mountain View in 2008. As a former graduate, I must say MVA is one of the best…read moreschools in Calgary. As an ESL student, I often needed extra help from the teachers due to my English level at the time, the teachers always stayed after school to assist me to go over the materials I needed help with. Because the class size was relatively small compared to public high schools, the teachers were able to ensure each one of their students was getting the best education they deserved. As an international student who came to Canada alone, I needed help not only with school but also with things in life in Calgary, i.e. finding a homestay family to stay with, extending my study permit and having someone there for me to talk to when I needed. I couldn't thank Mrs. P and Mrs S enough for all they've done for me throughout my journey here. They've gone above and beyond for what their responsibilities were as my high school principals. They took care of me like I was one of their children. My parents to this day still talk about them and thank them for taking such a good care of me. As cheesy as it may sound, MVA to me was not only my high school, but also my home. The help I received from MVA did not stop after I graduated from the school. After I graduated from MVA, I was accepted to University of Calgary. I was able to come back to school and asked the teachers to help me to go over my papers when I needed help. I graduated from the university 4 years later, and have been working for an oil and gas company since. Without the education and the help I received from MVA, I wouldn't be where I am today. Yelp only allows me to give 5 stars, I give MVA 1,000,000 stars!!

The name needs to be changed as in November 2015 or 2016 St. Mary's University College dropped the…read morecollege and became a full University. I attend St. Mary and I absolutely love it here for the small class sizes. I am in my 6th year and the school does so much to help local charities and partner with the community. They have a cafeteria with their own local chef from Millarville so the food is made fresh everyday. There is a C-Train station within walking distance. The school has created and is well known for their Humanities 101 program providing free University courses to low income adults :)

I went to St. Marys University right after High School for two years because I had no idea where I…read morewanted to go with my life, once I figured it wasn't English or Education I transferred. St. Marys is a really great stepping stone in a way from high school to University due to the small class sizes, small campus populous, and small campus size. If you are a very social person then this school is perfect, their SA creates a lot of events and everyone is very personable and friendly. The teachers are all helpful as well and are easy to communicate with. The location is convenient since it's close to a train station, but its close proximity to fish creek has resulted in deer running around, and possibly a cougar once (I'm talking about the animal). I haven't been there for three years so I don't know what's changed but I remember a very small cafeteria, not many seating areas, and having to go to UofC's library for books. I do believe the school was constantly working to improve so I'm sure it's in good shape now.

I usually don't take the time to write reviews but I thought it would be timely amid this crisis we…read moreare all living through. We have been at the Lycee for years and have two kids in early/middle school. We have been so impressed with how the school has handled the recent events. Without skipping a beat our kids are now being taught online and are learning at a rapid pace. The teachers we have had are all incredible. I will say that the academic standards are extremely high and your child will be expected to work hard. Monitoring in the school playgrounds could be improved but this past year I've seen an improvement with programs brought in to aid the teachers and kids on this topic. To be pragmatic we are lucky to have so many great schools in Calgary and not all of them will be a good fit for any given child. I do know two families that have moved their kids to a different school but have returned. That's a good indication of the quality of our school.

The school is a small knit community, where everyone seems familiar at least. And very…read moreinternational, there are people from all over the world, which is nice for the kids, who become part of a global community. It's very academic oriented. It's part of a net of schools worldwide, which makes it easy to transfer to another lycee if you are moving overseas. Also, older kids can spend a year abroad and study the same curriculum. What made me decide was the curriculum, the class sizes, and the flip program. My children started in grades 3 and 5 and had no prior french! We took advantage of that, and so glad we didn't wait longer. Grade 5 is the last grade the intensive program is offered. We are in our third year, and I must say I couldn't be happier, the teachers are great, I love the atmosphere, for the parents as well, and my children work hard to do their best and are happy.

Great gym facility for sporting events like Basketball and Volleyball. I've played at this gym in…read moreour volleyball league and it has great high ceilings and nice floors. They also use this facility for Basketball training camps, tryouts and regular seasonal games. Holds a lot of players and can hold multiple events at the same time because of the size. A great set of bleachers for friends and parents to watch and has a large parking lot which makes it easy to drop off or stay and watch. Located at the Curry Barracks, which is under extensive renovations on the entire grounds area. New roads and buildings in the area so it's a bit confusing to locate if it's your first time.

My child has been attending John Costello school for the past 4 years. This school has been…read moreamazing, the teachers are engaging, great with the students, and the administrators are amazing. Parent counsel is active in organizing fun events and activities throughout the year. This is a Catholic school but are accepting of those students who are not baptized or practicing Catholic. Religion is fundamental to their education. Although our family is not practicing Catholic, learning about others makes us more accepting and tolerant of those who are different. They accept and treat all students and families equally as long as you reciprocate the respect.

EDGE accepted our son and took our money with no intention of developing him....then looked to kick…read morehim off team once we had paid in full and replaced his spot with someone from Kenya - taller and no money , so we actually paid for the boy from Kenya...very unethical business...don't believe them, they are after your money.

I really enjoy this school because they have a great athletic program and very good staff and…read morecoaches

An amazing, friendly, co-operative studio where the owner, instructors and members are open, honest…read moreand incredibly talented! Love the new space.