Lottery · Grade 5 entry
STEM Innovation Academy: how to apply for 2027
South West · Grades Gr 5–12 · city-wide, no catchment · verified 2026-09-11
Closes Early Jan Lottery STEM SW Calgary
The short answer
Apply in the fall window and wait for a January lottery draw. No testing — but the window is short, so diarise it.
Date not yet confirmed. The application date below is a draft from our source sheet and has not been checked against this school's own admissions page. Confirm it with the school before you rely on it.
The facts, in one place
| Admits by | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Application window | Application window opens in the fall, closes early January |
| Decision | Lottery draw in January |
| Seats | Seat count varies by grade |
| Requirements | No entrance testing. Proof of age and address at registration. |
| Waitlist | Reapply annually |
| Sibling priority | Yes — for Grades 7 and 10 only |
| Fees | Tuition-free; activity fees |
| Busing | Yes, fee |
Questions parents ask about STEM IA
How do you get into STEM Innovation Academy?
A random draw among applications received in a fixed window. Application window opens in the fall, closes early January.
When is the application deadline?
Early Jan. Lottery draw in January.
Is there a test, interview or audition?
No entrance testing. Proof of age and address at registration.
How many seats are there, and is there a waitlist?
Seat count varies by grade. Waitlist: reapply annually. Sibling priority: yes — for grades 7 and 10 only.
What does it cost, and is there busing?
Tuition-free; activity fees. Busing: yes, fee.
What is the CBE equivalent?
Zoned high school — CBE admission is by catchment or internal referral, not a city-wide lottery.