Clear Water Academy Foundation

What Clear Water Academy Foundation does

Clear Water Academy Foundation operates a private, non-profit independent Catholic school in Calgary, Alberta, serving more than 500 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a single campus at 3910 Quesnay Wood Drive SW. The school delivers its curriculum through the Integral Formation® model, a registered Regnum Christi educational philosophy that develops students across four dimensions — Intellectual, Human, Spiritual, and Apostolic — supported by on-campus Legionary priests who serve as chaplains and by separate-gender classrooms from Grades 4 through 9. The academic offering is segmented by division (JK/Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1–3 and 4–6, Junior High Grades 7–9, and High School Grades 10–12) and supplemented by Advanced Placement courses in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and English Literature, a Crusader Athletics program with 20 teams across 8 sports, fine arts, and international mission trips.

The school's technology stack consists of standard K–12 operational systems — Edlio for the website CMS, FinalSite for admissions and enrollment management, Constant Contact for email, Plastiq for payment processing, Google Analytics for web analytics, Meta and LinkedIn ad platforms, and Dayforce Powerpay for payroll — with no proprietary software or AI capabilities. The business model is a recurring annual tuition subscription plus ancillary recurring fees: published 2025/2026 tuition ranges from $10,439 (JK half-day) to $20,100 (Grade 12), with a $50,400 family tuition cap and sibling grants, before/after school care at $315–$740 per month, and a one-time refundable $10,000 family bond. Revenue is supplemented by an Awe & Wonder Gala, an annual campaign, and charitable donations. Distribution is direct-to-family through an admissions-managed inquiry-to-enrollment pipeline that includes personalized school tours, twice-yearly open houses (October and January), a referral program, parish outreach, and digital marketing. The institution is a member of the global Regnum Christi Education network of approximately 150 Catholic schools and is affiliated with the Diocese of Calgary and AISCA, holding PIPA (Alberta) and PIPEDA (Canada) privacy compliance.

Name

Clear Water Academy Foundation

Legal name

Clear Water Academy

Website

https://clearwateracademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clear Water Academy Foundation is a non-profit, independent Catholic school in Calgary, Alberta, serving more than 500 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a single campus under the Regnum Christi Integral Formation® educational model, with on-campus Legionary priest chaplains and Fraser Institute #1 Alberta elementary ranking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• Independent private school
• Integral Formation model
• Before after school care
• Regnum Christi member school

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for educational services across grade levels from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Tuition rates vary by grade level and program type, with reduced rates available for Junior Kindergarten due to government affordability grants.
2. Before and After School Care: Licensed before and after school care program for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6 students. Monthly fees charged for care services including structured activities, snacks, homework time, and outdoor recreation.
3. Lunch Program: Balanced meals available for purchase through Health Hunger online platform, Monday through Thursday, for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The school conducts annual campaigns, gala events, and accepts charitable donations. The Awe & Wonder Gala serves as a major fundraising event.
5. Family Bond Program: One-time $10,000 family bond contribution supporting capital improvements and facility redevelopment. Refundable upon graduation or departure of last child.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Clear Water Academy delivers continuous Catholic education from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Calgary, Alberta, anchored in the proprietary Integral Formation® educational philosophy. The core offering comprises grade-tiered academic programs (Junior Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1-6 with separate-gender classrooms from Grades 4-6, Junior High Grades 7-9, and High School Grades 10-12 with AP courses), supplemented by a licensed before and after school care program, Crusader Athletics, Fine Arts, and faith formation activities. Families purchase enrollment as an annual tuition subscription with sibling discounts and optional ancillary services.

Product overview

Clear Water Academy Foundation operates a comprehensive Catholic school system offering a unified educational platform through its Integral Formation model. The portfolio spans early childhood education (Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten) through Grade 12, with distinct programs including the core academic curriculum with separate gender classrooms (Grades 4-9), Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school, Crusader Athletics with 20 teams across 8 sports, Fine Arts with music and drama productions, and international mission trips. Supporting programs include Out of School Care, Challenge & Conquest faith formation clubs, and university preparatory guidance. The school serves as a member of the global Regnum Christi Education network of 150 schools worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates pursue post-secondary education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Regnum Christi EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClear Water Academy is a member school of Regnum Christi (RC) Education, a global network of approximately 150 Catholic schools implementing the Integral Formation educational model. The partnership provides the proprietary educational philosophy, formation resources, and network support for authentic Catholic education.
• Diocese of CalgarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClear Water Academy operates as a Catholic school within the Diocese of Calgary, maintaining alignment with diocesan educational standards and Catholic teachings. The school provides Catholic education fulfilling the evangelical mission of the diocese.
• Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta (AISCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClear Water Academy is a member of AISCA, the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta, representing the independent school sector and providing resources for school operations within Alberta's education system.
• Legionaries of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegionary priests serve as chaplains and assistant chaplains at Clear Water Academy, providing daily Mass, sacraments, spiritual direction, and formation support for students, faculty, and families. Fr. Anthony Sortino, LC serves as School Chaplain/Director of Formation.
• Regnum Christi CalgarymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Regnum Christi Calgary for missionary outreach including support for students' RC Mission Year programs. Daniela Finley Gonzalez and Nico Reimann are highlighted for their mission year service supported by the RC Calgary community.
• Ascension ParishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAscension Parish serves as a bus route stop for Clear Water Academy's transportation service, providing accessibility for students from the northwest communities of Calgary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Webber Academy: Independent JK–Grade 12 private school in Calgary offering university-prep academics with small class sizes and athletics. Directly comparable to Clear Water Academy in target market (Calgary professional families), tuition tier, and full-spectrum K–12 offering, though secular rather than Catholic.
• Edge School for Athletes: Specialized private school in Calgary combining academic K–12 education with elite athletic development. Comparable on Calgary premium independent positioning, K–12 coverage, and tuition tier, with similar small-class differentiation.
• Bishop Carroll High School: Catholic secondary school in Calgary operated by the Calgary Catholic School District. Comparable to Clear Water Academy as a Catholic educational alternative for Calgary families, though public-separate rather than independent/private.
• Lycée Louis Pasteur: French-language independent school in Calgary serving JK–Grade 12 with university-prep focus. Comparable as a Calgary premium private K–12 alternative competing for similar internationally-minded professional families.
• Calgary French & International School: Independent JK–Grade 12 school in Calgary offering French immersion and international baccalaureate programs. Directly comparable on premium independent K–12 positioning in Calgary, university-prep outcomes, and tuition tier.
• Calgary Academy: Independent K–12 school in Calgary known for individualized learning and small class sizes. Comparable to Clear Water Academy on Calgary positioning, premium private pricing, and student-centered pedagogy, though focused more on learning differences than Catholic formation.
• Rundle College: Calgary-based independent school serving Kindergarten through Grade 12 with strong university-prep outcomes. Comparable to Clear Water Academy in Calgary market positioning, K–12 coverage, and premium tuition tier, serving the same professional-family demographic.
• Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School: Independent K–12 school near Calgary (Okotoks) with strong academics, athletics, and outdoor education programs. Comparable as a premium Alberta independent school competing for similar professional families with university-prep outcomes and full K–12 coverage.
• Holy Trinity Academy: Catholic K–9 school in Calgary operated by the Calgary Catholic School District. Comparable to Clear Water Academy on Catholic-identity mission and Calgary market, though serving public-separate families rather than premium private tuition payers.

Regional players

• St. Mary's University: Catholic post-secondary institution in Calgary affiliated with Calgary Catholic diocese. Comparable through shared Catholic mission, Calgary geography, and overlapping university-prep feeder relationship with Clear Water Academy graduates.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYn6xVlQgjSiVXAKFOxplrw
• Facebookfacebook.com/cwacalgary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clear-water-academy-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/cwacalgary

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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