The BUSY Group, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to positively impacting communities through education, employment and skills development, is excited to share a major milestone for alternative education offerings in Calgary. From the 31st August, 2026, The BUSY School Calgary will open for students entering Grades 10, 11 and 12 for the 2026–27 school year. Enrolments will open 1st April, 2026.
What The BUSY School Calgary Offers
The BUSY School is a student-centred alternative for young people who prefer a more personalised and flexible approach to complete high school and move forward with confidence.
Students and families can expect:
- Smaller class sizes, with time for individual support
- Flexible learning, including on-campus and off-campus opportunities
- Consistent wellbeing and learning support to ensure students thrive
- Clear pathways into further education, training or employment
- No cost to families, with essential learning materials provided
Information for Families on Enrolling at The BUSY School, Calgary
Enrolments will open on the 1st April with school commencing from 31st August 2026. In the coming weeks, we’ll share detailed enrolment steps and further information on what families can expect in the lead-up to opening day.
If you’ve already submitted an Expression of Interest or Parent Declaration, you’ll receive priority updates as enrolment opens. If your contact details have changed, or if you have any immediate questions, please email info@thebusyschool.ca or keep an eye on this website for the latest updates.
Stephen Riley, The BUSY Group CEO, North America, extended gratitude to families who showed support for the alternative education offering in Calgary, stating, “Thank you for supporting us to open a credible alternative high school offering in Calgary. The BUSY School has proven to be a successful model for young people who prefer a more personalised and practical approach to their education and creating future career pathways beyond graduation. It has already supported thousands of students across Australia and New Zealand, helping them complete their education and move confidently into meaningful careers.”
“We look forward to welcoming students and families to The BUSY School Calgary in August, 2026.” Want to Work with The BUSY School, Calgary?
Partner with us to create work-ready pathways!
As we move from planning to delivery, we invite you to work alongside us to create practical, meaningful pathways for students. Partners can be involved in several ways:
- Work experience and placements: Short blocks or day-a-week arrangements that fit business operations
- Industry talks and mentoring: Guest speakers, workplace masterclasses and career panels
- Site visits and job shadowing: Safe, structured exposure to workplaces and roles
- Apprenticeship and traineeship pathways: Support with pre-apprenticeship preparation and local hiring pipelines
- Co-designed learning opportunities: Projects and skill-building aligned to local workforce needs
- In-kind support: Equipment, tools, PPE, training materials or resources that strengthen practical learning
- Referral and wrap-around services: Partnerships with health, counselling, housing and financial support providers
In the coming months, we’ll share partner briefing dates, onboarding steps and key milestones ahead of our 2026 opening.
If you would like to register your interest or discuss partnership opportunities, please email info@thebusyschool.ca or keep an eye on this website for further details. We will coordinate next steps and connect you with the right point of contact.
Thank you for your Support!
Stephen Riley further stated, “We extend our sincere thanks for the overwhelming support from families, community members, and business partners who have helped make this milestone possible. We look forward to working alongside you to create meaningful opportunities that help young people complete high school, build their capabilities and step into their future with confidence and purpose!”