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ACA PROGRAM
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ACA is pleased to introduce our International Student program! By actively demonstrating compassion, kindness, respect and understanding, we strive to help all students achieve their full potential - both spiritually and academically.
With our modern facility, we can offer a range of academic, fine art, athletic, leadership and extracurricular programs in an environment conducive for learning. Our graduates earn the Alberta High School Diploma, which is recognized by universities, technical institutes and colleges in Canada, the United States and around the world. Our current student body is comprised of students from several different cultural backgrounds and we welcome international students to join our High School program. Students applying to ACA must have the ability to read and speak in English at a high school level. Students who do not meet this requirement may need to upgrade their English speaking abilities before enrolling at the school. |
WHAT MAKES ACA INCREDIBLE:
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Earl Driedger
ACA Head of School
Earl Driedger has been on staff at ACA since 1996, and has been the school’s principal and now head of school since 2007. He has a Bachelor of Religious Education from Briercrest Bible College and a Bachelor of Education from Brandon University. His university focus was on middle school education with a minor in Science.
Earl’s calling and passion is for boys and girls to come to the point where they know, love and effectively serve Jesus through their lives. This can only result from a solid biblical foundation and excellent academic training, which is why he loves his position of leadership at ACA. Having lived part of his childhood in Kenya, East Africa, and other parts of his childhood in schools with great cultural diversity, Earl is very open and welcoming to students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. Our international student program is a dream come true for Earl, and he looks forward to meeting you!
Earl Driedger
ACA Head of School
Earl Driedger has been on staff at ACA since 1996, and has been the school’s principal and now head of school since 2007. He has a Bachelor of Religious Education from Briercrest Bible College and a Bachelor of Education from Brandon University. His university focus was on middle school education with a minor in Science.
Earl’s calling and passion is for boys and girls to come to the point where they know, love and effectively serve Jesus through their lives. This can only result from a solid biblical foundation and excellent academic training, which is why he loves his position of leadership at ACA. Having lived part of his childhood in Kenya, East Africa, and other parts of his childhood in schools with great cultural diversity, Earl is very open and welcoming to students and families from a wide range of backgrounds. Our international student program is a dream come true for Earl, and he looks forward to meeting you!
Earl Driedger
ACA Head of School
Jordan Gallant
Secondary Associate Principal
Jordan Gallant has been teaching since 2013, and has been ACA’S Secondary Vice Principal and now Associate Principal since 2020. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Human Rights Law as well as a Bachelor of Education from Saint Thomas University. In her years as a teacher she has spent time across all of the K-12 grades in various capacities, and has worked in many unique roles in both public and private christian schools. Her varied experience has given her a broad set of skills and offerings that she brings to her role.
Jordan’s heart for ACA is to raise up a generation that is passionately in love with Jesus and boldly leads others with wisdom. We strive to accomplish this task by offering our students both a high quality education, that will allow them to be community leaders, as well as numerous opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership. Jordan was in High school when she spent time studying in El Salvador. This experience forever shaped the path she would take in her life and career, as God used others to lead her to her calling in Education. In the same way, Jordan is excited to walk alongside your child as they discover all that God wants to teach them through their time travelling and studying at ACA!
Jordan Gallant
Secondary Associate Principal
Jordan Gallant has been teaching since 2013, and has been ACA’S Secondary Vice Principal and now Associate Principal since 2020. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Human Rights Law as well as a Bachelor of Education from Saint Thomas University. In her years as a teacher she has spent time across all of the K-12 grades in various capacities, and has worked in many unique roles in both public and private christian schools. Her varied experience has given her a broad set of skills and offerings that she brings to her role.
Jordan’s heart for ACA is to raise up a generation that is passionately in love with Jesus and boldly leads others with wisdom. We strive to accomplish this task by offering our students both a high quality education, that will allow them to be community leaders, as well as numerous opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership. Jordan was in High school when she spent time studying in El Salvador. This experience forever shaped the path she would take in her life and career, as God used others to lead her to her calling in Education. In the same way, Jordan is excited to walk alongside your child as they discover all that God wants to teach them through their time travelling and studying at ACA!
Jordan Gallant
Secondary Associate Principal
Kim Vander Wal
International Student Program Director
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Kim Vander Wal
International Student Program Director
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Kim Vander Wal
International Student Program Director
Carla DeBruyn
Office Manager
Carla is a born-and-raised Calgarian and attended a Christian School when she was growing up. Carla has been involved at ACA for many years. Her four sons attended ACA from 1997 – 2004. She joined the ACA staff in 2008 as school secretary and is currently the office manager and admissions director.
Her role is to help guide you through our application process by providing information and assistance as you prayerfully consider joining our school family. She looks forward to welcoming international students to the school.
Carla DeBruyn
Office Manager
Carla is a born-and-raised Calgarian and attended a Christian School when she was growing up. Carla has been involved at ACA for many years. Her four sons attended ACA from 1997 – 2004. She joined the ACA staff in 2008 as school secretary and is currently the office manager and admissions director.
Her role is to help guide you through our application process by providing information and assistance as you prayerfully consider joining our school family. She looks forward to welcoming international students to the school.
Carla DeBruyn
Office Manager
Susan Sule
Homestay Coordinator
Leaving home for the first time can be quite the adventure, but also an overwhelming experience. This experience is not foreign to Susan Sule. Born in Canada and raised in Nigeria, she returned to Canada as a young adult to further her studies. She has experienced first hand the realialities of settling in a new country and the culture shock that is involved with acclimatizing to a new environment.
Susan resides in Airdrie with her family. Her three children currently attend ACA, where she has worked as the office assistant since 2012. Like all staff at ACA, Susan is passionate about education and training students to know, love and serve Christ. She encourages students to take advantage of all that ACA has to offer, in order to prepare them to ‘take on the world’ and be leaders and disciples for Christ.
Susan is excited about the international student program and the opportunity to help international students find suitable homestay arrangements to ensure both the host family and international student find the homestay experience rewarding.
Susan Sule
Homestay Coordinator
Leaving home for the first time can be quite the adventure, but also an overwhelming experience. This experience is not foreign to Susan Sule. Born in Canada and raised in Nigeria, she returned to Canada as a young adult to further her studies. She has experienced first hand the realialities of settling in a new country and the culture shock that is involved with acclimatizing to a new environment.
Susan resides in Airdrie with her family. Her three children currently attend ACA, where she has worked as the office assistant since 2012. Like all staff at ACA, Susan is passionate about education and training students to know, love and serve Christ. She encourages students to take advantage of all that ACA has to offer, in order to prepare them to ‘take on the world’ and be leaders and disciples for Christ.
Susan is excited about the international student program and the opportunity to help international students find suitable homestay arrangements to ensure both the host family and international student find the homestay experience rewarding.
Susan Sule
Homestay Coordinator
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HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:
We offer top-notch programs that are provincially accredited and government approved. GRADES 10 - 12 (Senior High): Earn High School credits toward your High School Diploma. We offer core courses at several levels to meet the needs of each student:
SECONDARY OPTIONS: Debate, Pottery, Fitness, Woodworking, Special Projects, Drama, Home Economics Our Secondary Students may also be a part of the following: Worship Arts, Leadership Opportunities, Retreats, Mission Trips, Extra Curricular Activities (Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Track and Field, Choir), Senior Drama Production, Serve-a-Thon, School Spirit Days (led by Student Council) |
MEET OUR TEAM:
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AGENTS:
Our International Students come from around the globe. Some of the countries represented at our school are:
If you are an agent interested in partnering with ACA, please fill in the form below:
AFFILIATIONS:
ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL (ACSI)
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN ALBERTA (AISCA)
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STUDENT LIFE
Testimonials
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The "ACA Family" inclusively consists of students, staff, parents and alumni. All high school students choose to be at ACA by signing a student pledge indicating their intention to make Jesus Christ Lord over their lives. Our staff are born again Christians who embrace our statement of faith, living out biblical truths by their daily walk with God and striving to set an example of spiritual excellence for the student body . The importance of faith in both staff and students creates a warm, friendly, and passionate community of leaders and learners.
Through various school activities, staff and students work together to balance academics with our goal to train students to know love and serve Christ. Students are encouraged to step into leadership opportunities through student council activities, sports programs and our missions trips. Actively building school community, student council plans events throughout the school year by organizing hot lunches and fun activities such as Wacky Hair Day, International Day and Carnival. Our sports program provides the opportunity for students to develop their athletic abilities and compete in sports of their choice. Just as important, our athletic programs also include an emphasis on character traits such as sportsmanship, perseverance and the ability to encourage one another. Through our missions outreach, students have the opportunity to serve others and be a part of something bigger than themselves as they serve the community at large both domestically and internationally. We believe in the importance of a strong Christian education. However, we believe that a complete experience is equally important as we create an atmosphere that is fun and genuine for the ACA Family as a whole. |
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HOMESTAY
It has been proven that one of the best ways to learn the language and culture of a people, is to be immersed in it. Through our Homestay program, we offer international students the opportunity to improve their English skills and enjoy a rich Canadian experience.
Our Homestay host families provide international students with a safe and loving environment. They are supervised and supported throughout their stay. International students interested in Homestay arrangements are carefully matched with suitable Homestay host family. |
If you require Homestay, a section to apply for this program is found in the online application form (see link below in step 1) Highlights of our Homestay Program
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International Tuition / Fees
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Most courses offered run on a semester base; however, there are a few year long courses offered throughout the school year. Due to this, it is beneficial for students to enroll for a full year in order to enjoy the full value of the program. However, students are welcome to enroll for a portion of the school year if they choose to. Should students decide to stay for a portion of the school year; fees will be prorated based on the agreed duration, at the time of enrollment. All fees and additional costs are due before the student’s arrival.
2024-25 School Year Tuition
Additional fees may include more than just miscellaneous expenses, such as extracurricular sports fees, gym wear, exam fees (primarily for Grade 12 students), custodianship declaration notarization fees, or pocket money. All other fees are an additional expense to the student.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
ONLINE APPLICATION
A $200 CDN application fee is required with application form; this fee covers the administration costs of processing your application and is separate from tuition fees.
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ONLINE FACE-to-FACE INTERVIEW
with the Head of School Once your application form, application fee and all documents have been received, you will be contacted by our Admissions Team to schedule an online family meeting to meet with our Head of School.
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ENGLISH & MATH ASSESSMENT
via Vital English After your interview with our Head of School, you will be sent an invitation to take two academic tests:
Both will be done via Vital English through your application portal. You will have several days to complete these assessments, and subsequently there will be a school orientation course for your child to take at their own pace. The assessments are required to move on in the application process. |
CONFIRMATION LETTER
The school will contact you within 15 business days after your testing assessment regarding the student’s application form and any additional documentation we require.
In the meantime, prayerfully consider if ACA is right for your student and your family. |
TUITION PAYMENT AND
ACCEPTANCE LETTER Once you hear from our Admissions team regarding your acceptance at our school you will need to pay tuition through your application portal.
The tuition for the student must be paid in full before we can issue you an acceptance letter. Once the tuition is paid, you will receive your official acceptance letter so you can apply for the necessary study permit. |
VISA APPLICATION and TRAVEL PLANS
Once you've paid your tuition and your acceptance letter has been sent, you will be able to apply for a Visa via your local embassy. Your agent and our staff will help guide you through the process. Once you have secured a Visa, we will work together to arrange your child's travel and arrival plans.
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WHY CANADA
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ABOUT CANADA:
Canada is the second largest country in the world. Extending from the Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean, Canada consists of a diverse landscape. From the arctic tundra in the north to the Great Lakes in the eastern and southern parts of Canada, to the plains and Rocky Mountains in the West, Canada is a land of tremendous natural beauty. ABOUT ALBERTA:
Alberta is one of the 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada. Located in western Canada, it is a prosperous province with abundant natural resources that offers much. Bordered by the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the west and vast prairies and badlands to the east, Alberta boasts of unparalleled scenery, making it a great place to study, live, work and visit. |
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WHY CHOOSE EDUCATION IN CANADA -
INTERESTING FACTS:
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ABOUT AIRDRIE:
ACA is located in the small, safe, welcoming community of Airdrie, Alberta, with a population of about 78,000 people. Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Calgary International airport, Airdrie offers all the amenities of a larger city within a small town atmosphere. |
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INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT AIRDRIE & CALGARY:
The close proximity of Airdrie to Calgary, Banff and Canmore allows for a wide range of activities.
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