Rolling waitlist · Grade 10 entry
FFCA: how to apply for 2027
High school · Grades Gr 10–12 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Apply any time · by date received Rolling waitlist Traditional SW Calgary
The short answer
Entry from outside FFCA is rare at high school — most seats are filled by students continuing from its own junior highs.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Rolling waitlist |
|---|---|
| Application window | Continuous intake; most seats go to continuing students |
| Decision | Offers as seats open |
| Seats | Few external seats |
| Requirements | No testing. Uniform required. |
| Waitlist | Ranked by date |
| Sibling priority | Yes |
| Fees | Tuition-free; uniform and activity fees |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about FFCA High
How do you get into FFCA?
Ranked by the date your application is received. Continuous intake; most seats go to continuing students.
When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline — applications are ranked by the date they arrive. Offers as seats open.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
No testing. Uniform required.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Few external seats. Waitlist: ranked by date. Sibling priority: yes.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; uniform and activity fees. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
CBE high schools — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.