Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is located in Foothills, Alberta, Canada. The campus covers 220 acres of natural surroundings. The address is 20-298136 24 St W, Foothills, AB T1S 7A4.

Elementary School (K-Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7-9), Senior School (Grades 10-12)

The school is an independent K-12, IB continuum co-ed day school.

Well-being, academic success, and personal best are priorities. Student Services supports learning, social and emotional needs, and educational planning. Personalized learning includes small class sizes, weekly advisor meetings starting in Middle School, and learning strategists who coordinate targeted support including counselling and essential learning-skills development.

Canada

The school has an IB World School continuum: PYP (Kindergarten to Grade 6), MYP (Grades 7-10), and DP (Grades 11-12). The PYP uses six units of inquiry within the Alberta Education curriculum to foster global perspectives and multi-subject learning. The Alberta Education curriculum is delivered through the MYP, enabling study across eight subject areas and the requirement to study at least two languages. In Grades 11-12, students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme (or IB Certificate pathway), including an Extended Essay as part of the diploma.

Small class sizes.

IB Diploma results (2024 Year 2): 46 candidates registered; average diploma score 34; 12 retakes; highest score 39; 172 subject entries; 11 candidates passed; 0 excluded. Alberta Diploma results (2022-2024): Acceptable standard: 88.7% (2022), 91.2% (2023), 90.2% (2024); Standard of excellence: 32.6% (2022), 39.1% (2023), 38.8% (2024).

Graduates go on to post-secondary programs at leading Canadian and international institutions.

Well-being, academic success, and discovering each student's personal best is STS's priority. Student Services supports learning, social and emotional needs, and educational planning. Beginning in Middle School, students meet with their dedicated advisor every week, in addition to a five-minute advisor period each morning, and they set goals and work on self-management skills. This advisor structure continues in Grade 10 with a dedicated period for student/advisor interaction. There is counseling and Learning Strategists who collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress and tailor support. Because of small class sizes, personalized attention is the norm and the learning-support process is coordinated through Student Services.

STS uses a Model of Learning Support with universal, targeted, and specialized levels of support. A Learning Strategist liaises assessment with psychologists and facilitates communication with parents and faculty, and develops and maintains an Academic Profile with input from all stakeholders. Students may be referred to Student Services for targeted or specialized support, with a Student Background Form and an Action Plan guiding the process. Classroom teachers differentiate instruction and monitor progress, coordinating with Learning Strategists and specialists; psycho-educational assessments guide interventions. Counseling is available as part of the support framework, and STS commits to providing high-quality learning opportunities for all students through a coordinated learning-support process.

Mental wellbeing is supported through STS's focus on mental health, resilience, and social-emotional learning. A provincial mental health grant enabled STS to hire a school psychologist to support student wellbeing. The 2022-2023 AERR reports pilot of the Open Parachute Mental Health Program at STS. The 2025 Education Plan notes mental health, resilience, and social-emotional learning as a focus with expanded support systems. STS's mission emphasizes flourishing emotionally as part of holistic development, aligning with these wellbeing efforts.

The health and safety of the STS community is paramount and all members have the right to feel safe in the school environment. Health and safety protocols include staying home when unwell, enhanced cleaning and air-filtering, and a mask-friendly environment. Visitors sign in at the main entrance and are guided to remain in designated gathering hubs for safety. STS Policies provide formal guidance on governance, continuity of education, safety in sport, and safeguarding-related matters to ensure a positive and respectful environment. These measures reflect STS's commitment to safeguarding across the school community.

1. Ages and eligibility. The school welcomes students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. 2. Online application. The first step in entering Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is to fill out the online application form; apply as early as possible while space remains. After submission, staff guide you through an applicant checklist. 3. Interview and tour. The Enrollment Office will contact you to arrange an interview, which can be on campus or via video, with time for questions and required assessment steps. 4. Confidential school reference. A Confidential School Reference Form from a current teacher, guidance counselor, or principal should be submitted directly to the school. 5. Reports. Have the most recent report card ready to upload or email; have the final report cards from the previous two years available to share. 6. Formal assessments. Kindergarten to Grade 12 applicants complete assessments during the scheduled interview and tour; Kindergarten and Grade 1 participate in a Group Assessment day in January. 7. Character Skills Snapshot. Grades 7–12 applicants are required to complete a short online Character Skills Snapshot test (SSAT registration is available at ssat.org). 8. Deadlines and rolling admissions. Rolling admissions have started. Early Decision deadline for 2025–2026 was November 30, 2025; Regular Decision was February 10, 2026; after February 11, 2026 rolling admission begins for remaining grades if space is available; for other grades, inquiries can be submitted to discuss capacity. 9. Relocation and inquiries.

Scholarships and bursaries are offered to make STS education more accessible. Over CAD 535,000 in scholarships and bursaries were awarded this year. Financial assistance includes bursaries (need-based) and scholarships (merit-based based on excellence in scholarship, leadership and character). Applications are accepted each year from October 1 to February 14 for the next school year. New Grade 5–12 entrants may apply for the STS Entry Scholarship (up to CAD 5,000 in the first year). Forever Woods Endowment Fund provides three-year scholarships for Grade 10 entrants; both new and continuing students are eligible to apply. Forever Woods Scholarships are available to qualifying students. New Grade 10 applicants must submit a Forever Woods Scholarship application with the admission package by February 14; current Grade 9 students must complete their Forever Woods application by March 1. Bursaries are need-based and processed via Apple Financial Services; the internal Financial Assistance Committee reviews and awards based on recommendations. Typically, bursary allocations are announced in March, about a month after the February 14 deadline. For more information, contact the Enrollment Office or admissions@sts.ab.ca.