A School Where Children Can Heal, Grow, and Succeed Again
When a Child Needs a Different Kind of School
Some children need more support than a conventional classroom can provide. Third Academy serves students with special education needs whose learning, behaviour, attention, or emotional well-being may be getting in the way of school success, and who benefit from a more individualized and therapeutic approach.
Third Academy may be a strong fit if your child:
has learning, behavioural, or socio-emotional challenges
has struggled in a conventional school setting
needs support with both learning and emotional well-being
has felt anxious, discouraged, or disconnected at school
needs a more individualized pace, plan, or approach
A School Built Around the Whole Child
Third Academy is built to support the whole child. Through individualized programming, small classes, and integrated therapeutic support, we create the conditions for students to feel safe, build confidence, and make meaningful progress in school.
How Third Academy Transforms Student Lives
Parents describe children who rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning,
and feel supported in ways that open new possibilities for their future.
“Our son had experienced many struggles in the public system and was feeling defeated. Starting at Third Academy has been a breath of fresh air.” Parent of Grade 10 Student
“The first few months of school, through struggles and meltdowns in class, the help he needed became a team effort. The school became family to him.” Parent of Grade 11 Student
There’s hope that he can not only continue past grade 12, but succeed and do amazing things. That was not happening in regular school. He wouldn’t be talking about becoming an architect, I guarantee that. Third Academy is turning lives around and giving them a real chance to succeed.”
David Beresford | Parent of Grade 9 Student
“The school treated him as an individual, accepted him, and helped him get tools that he needed … He learned tools that helped him cope and feel better about himself and to like learning. He still enjoys learning and he loves books and he loves to teach himself things.” Grandmother of Grade 10 Student
30 years serving families since 1997
Fully accredited by Alberta Education
School-run transportation across Calgary & nearby communities
Start the Conversation
Choosing a different kind of school can feel like a big step. If you think Third Academy may be the right fit, the next step is to start a conversation about admissions.
