​We would love to have you at our school!​​​​​

To register a student please follow the Registration instructions outlined on the CBE website. 

Registration at Calgary Board of Education (CBE) schools is not determined on a first come, first served basis. Registration and admission to schools in CBE is governed by the Education Act and Administrative Regulation 6090 | Child and Student Registration and Admission.​

Come learn with us!

AM/PM Draw

When registering for Kindergarten, families are welcome to indicate their preference for a morning or afternoon class placement. Class placement is not based on a first come first serve basis. We do what we can to accommodate preferences but if the classes are unbalanced, it is not always possible. Selecting a preference for AM or PM does not guarantee you a spot at that time.  

In the event that we are not able to accommodate all the requests for either the morning or afternoon classes, a draw will be held. The draw will include the names of all the registered students we are not able to accommodate for their class preference. For example, if we have too many requests for AM placement all the students that have requested AM will be in the draw to determine who will be placed in the PM classes.  

Rules of the Draw (Example: if AM requests are more than we can accommodate) 

Only students who have selected AM as their preference are in the draw.                                

Drawn names will move from the morning to the afternoon.

If families do not get their preferred time and wish to have their name added to a wait list can email a request to killarney@cbe.ab.ca.

Discover Montessori at CBE

Information and Registration Guide (available under Resources)

Killarney School Montessori Program -  Open House January 30, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Why Alternative Programs?

  • Providing families choices to meet the unique learning needs of each student
  • Programs focus on a particular language, culture, subject (Arts, Science), or teaching philosophy
  • Informed choice is essential what is THIS particular program about and how does it meet MY child’s needs?

Key Messages

  • Each program has unique features
  • Integrity of the program remains the same across sites
  • All sites follow Alberta Programs of Study with ATA certificated teachers
  • All schools requiring a lottery follow the CBE lottery process
  • Align with CBE system timeframe for registration

Unique to CBE Montessori Programs

  • Alberta Programs of Study are developed through the Montessori philosophy, methodology and materials
  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Geometry
  • Botany/Zoology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Multi aged cohorts where possible to promote long lasting relationships and peer mentorship
  • Cosmic Education with a focus on interconnectedness
  • Peace Education to promote stewardship of community and social responsibility
  • Leadership promoted through active service in the community
  • Montessori trained teachers on staff provide leadership and ongoing professional development of Montessori principles and materials

Registration Information

Registration Timeline

January 13 - Registration opens.  Registration submitted submitted digitally to the school (not first come, first served)
February 11 - Registration closes at noon
February 12 - Lottery of registrations 

Registration / Lottery Process

Priority 1 - Students residing within the walk zone who have a sibling (brother/sister [half or step, not cousins]) that will be                    attending the same program in the same school; concurrently (occurring or existing simultaneously)
Priority 2 - Siblings attending Killarney during 2025-26 school year and family lives outside walk zone

               - Students living within the walk zone who do not have a sibling in the school

Priority 3 - All other students living in Killarney Montessori School designated attendance area (see school profile)

Priority 4 - Non-residents of CBE (see registration form for details) 

The lottery process is used where a program is oversubscribed

Registration / Transportation Considerations

  • K 6 yellow bus transportation provided following CBE congregated stop guidelines for alternative programs
  • Parents pay an annual fee for CBE yellow bus service 2024-2025
  • Congregated stops are reviewed annually and informed by pre-registration for transportation, online
    through MyCBE/PowerSchool
  • Congregated stops may not be within walking distance and alternate arrangements may be required to
    access the congregated stop
  • Transportation info on CBE website