Lottery · Grade 4 entry
Connect Charter School: how to apply for 2027
Lewis Dr SW · Grades Gr 4–9 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Closes Jan 10 Lottery STEM SW Calgary
The short answer
Apply online between January 1 and 10 of your child’s Grade 3 year. Entry is a random lottery for Grade 4 only — there is no test and no catchment.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Application window | Apply Jan 1–10 of the Grade 3 year |
| Decision | Draw mid-January; package due Feb 5 |
| Seats | 104 seats in Grade 4 — four classes of 26 |
| Requirements | No test. Report cards, birth certificate and a writing sample are collected only after your child is drawn. |
| Waitlist | Carries over year to year |
| Sibling priority | Yes, in the Grade 4 lottery |
| Fees | Tuition-free; annual enrichment fee |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about Connect
How do you get into Connect Charter School?
A random draw among applications received in a fixed window. Apply Jan 1–10 of the Grade 3 year.
When is the application deadline?
Jan 10. Draw mid-January; package due Feb 5.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
No test. Report cards, birth certificate and a writing sample are collected only after your child is drawn.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
104 seats in Grade 4 — four classes of 26. Waitlist: carries over year to year. Sibling priority: yes, in the grade 4 lottery.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; annual enrichment fee. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
Zoned STEM school — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.