Rolling waitlist · Grade 7 entry
Almadina Language Academy: how to apply for 2027
Mountain View · Grades Gr 7–9 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Apply any time · by date received Rolling waitlist ESL NE Calgary
The short answer
Junior-high campus of the same charter — rolling intake, with a language assessment as part of the application.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Rolling waitlist |
|---|---|
| Application window | Continuous intake for English-language learners |
| Decision | Rolling, based on assessed need |
| Seats | Junior-high cohort |
| Requirements | Language assessment to confirm the program fits. |
| Waitlist | Rolling |
| Sibling priority | Yes |
| Fees | Tuition-free. $250 annual registration fee. |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about Almadina MV
How do you get into Almadina Language Academy?
Ranked by the date your application is received. Continuous intake for English-language learners.
When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline — applications are ranked by the date they arrive. Rolling, based on assessed need.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
Language assessment to confirm the program fits.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Junior-high cohort. Waitlist: rolling. Sibling priority: yes.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free. $250 annual registration fee.. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
CBE ESL supports — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.