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Webber Academy
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1515 – 93rd Street, S.W.


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T3H 4A8

Coordinates51°02′41″N 114°13′34″W / 51.0446°N 114.2261°W / 51.0446; -114.2261
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School typePrivate
MottoParantibus Alumni Universitatis convalescunt et ultra
(Preparing Students to Thrive in University and Beyond)
Founded1997
FounderNeil Webber
CEEB code820242
PresidentNeil Webber
ChairmanLorne Webber
AdministratorLynn Lee
PrincipalChristina Clouston, Head of Senior School
PrincipalDianne Lever, Head of Elementary School
Campus DirectorLorne Webber
I.T ManagerRoy Lee
GradesJK-12
Years offeredJK-12
Enrollment977
 • Pre-kindergartenMrs.Petereson Mrs.Surcon Mrs.Polson Mrs.Harris Mrs.Tygeson
 • Grade 1Mrs.Laqua Mrs.Chalifou Mrs.Ulmer
Average class size21
Student to teacher ratio1:20
Education systemFull year
Classes offeredMath, AP Calculus, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP World History, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Art, Drama, Computers, Physical Education
LanguageEnglish
Classrooms~40
Campus size47 acres
Houses4
Colour(s)   
MascotWylie the Wildcat
PublicationVoices Magazine
Tuition$18,000
Websitewww.webberacademy.ca

Webber Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational, university preparatory, private school located near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Webber Academy offers academics spanning from junior kindergarten through grade 12. It was founded in 1997 by Dr. Neil Webber, a former teacher and professor at Mount Royal University, who also served as an Alberta Cabinet Minister in the Hon. Peter Lougheed and Hon. Don Getty governments. In September 2018, the school's founder explained in an interview that it is important that students consider the positive impacts of genocide, specifically when studying Residential Schools.

The campus consists of a junior kindergarten and senior kindergarten facility, a main building with elementary and senior school wings, third floor science centre, two full-size gymnasiums, an outdoor sports court, several playgrounds and a 400-meter running track. The school is situated on a 47-acre campus in southwest Calgary, currently home to 977 students (as of Oct 2016). Recently, an arts centre was built for the drama and music programmes, and its 500-seat theatre and dressing rooms can be rented out for public events.

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