New Heights School & Learning Services

What New Heights School & Learning Services does

New Heights School & Learning Services Society is a registered charitable organization and Alberta-designated Special Education Private School headquartered at 85 Normandy Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1999, the organization delivers specialized education and therapeutic support to children and young adults on the autism spectrum, spanning ages 2.5 through 25 across four core program lines: the Home & Community Support Program (play-based early intervention, ages 2.5-7), the Kindergarten Program (full-day K/Grade 1), the Grades 1-12 School Program (ages 6-20), and the Transition to Adulthood Program (up to age 25). The technology base is non-digital: evidence-based pedagogical frameworks (SCERTS, TEACCH), individualized program plans (IPPs), visual schedules, and a multidisciplinary clinical team that includes psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, BCBAs, educational assistants, teachers, and family-school liaison staff. Standard calendar subscription feeds (Google, Outlook, Apple) constitute the only consumer-facing integrations; there is no proprietary software or app.

The business model blends tuition, government funding, and philanthropy. Tuition is set at $14,000 per student per year with a $100 non-refundable application fee and a $350 community commitment; this is the primary revenue stream. The Home & Community Support Program is funded through Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) contracts, providing both Developmental/Behavioural Supports and Specialized Services contracts on a consultation basis. A significant third revenue layer comprises donations and grants from individuals, corporations, and foundations (including The Prosser Charitable Foundation, Moffat Family Fund at Calgary Foundation, Rotary Club of Calgary, Alberta Lottery Fund, ELS for Autism Canada, and Birdies for Kids), with charitable registration number 888945722RR0001 enabling tax-receipted giving. Bursaries (Parent's Choice Bursary) and Parent Advisory Council fundraising events supplement revenue.

Go-to-market is sales-led but relies heavily on community referrals, healthcare provider networks, Alberta Education affiliation, and the school's own website (newheightscalgary.com). The admissions process involves an Expression of Interest form, a formal application package with a non-refundable fee, reference checks, and potential trial periods. All classes are currently full for the 2026-2027 school year with prospective students placed on a waitlist, indicating demand exceeds the single-site capacity. The organization is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Adlington, Hall, Levasseur, Lopes, Unger), with no parent company, private equity ownership, or external institutional control; leadership includes Principal Katelyn Newfield, Admissions Coordinator Alison Black, and program-specific coordinators across each service line.

Name

New Heights School & Learning Services

Legal name

New Heights School & Learning Services Society

Website

https://newheightscalgary.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Heights School & Learning Services is a Calgary-based registered charity and Designated Special Education Private School providing autism-focused education and therapeutic support from early intervention through age 25, funded by tuition, government FSCD contracts, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Private School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism education programs
• Private school services
• Early intervention therapy
• Transition to adulthood

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to families for the K-12 school program. Tuition is charged annually at $14,000 per school year, plus a $100 non-refundable application fee and $350 community commitment.
2. Government-Funded Services (FSCD): Home & Community Support Program services funded through Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. Services include Developmental Behavioural Supports and Specialized Services contracts.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Donations from individuals, corporations, and charitable foundations. Fundraising through Parent Advisory Council events including Back-to-School BBQ and Big-Hearted Gala. Charitable registration number 888945722RR0001 enables tax receipts for donors.
4. Bursary Support: The Prosser Charitable Foundation partners with New Heights to provide Parent's Choice Bursary for economically-disadvantaged families, helping cover tuition costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Heights School & Learning Services is a Designated Special Education Private School in Calgary, Alberta, delivering specialized education and therapeutic support for children and youth on the autism spectrum from age 2.5 to 25. Core offerings include the Home & Community Support early intervention program (ages 2.5-7), the Kindergarten Program, the Grades 1-12 School Program (ages 6-20), and the Transition to Adulthood Program (up to age 25). All programs are delivered using evidence-based methodologies such as SCERTS and TEACCH by a multidisciplinary team of teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Product overview

New Heights School & Learning Services operates as a Designated Special Education Private School offering a unified portfolio of specialized programs spanning early childhood through adulthood for individuals on the autism spectrum. The core offering includes the Home & Community Support Program (early intervention for ages 2.5-7), the Kindergarten Program (full-day play-based Kindergarten/Grade 1), the Grades 1-12 School Program (academic and social skills development), and the Transition to Adulthood Program (support services up to age 25). All programs employ a multidisciplinary approach integrating teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and educational assistants, with individualized planning through Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home & Community Support Program Play-based in-home and community program for preschool children aged 2.5 to 7 with autism spectrum disorder, funded through Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program. Provides consultation and coaching from a multidisciplinary team including developmental assistants, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day Kindergarten and Grade 1 program for children with autism spectrum disorder or significant delays in language development, social interactions, or communication. Uses SCERTS methodology and TEACCH principles, with Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) developed for each student.
• Grades 1-12 School Program School program for students aged 6 to 20 with autism spectrum disorder or similar learning differences. Follows Alberta Education's Program of Studies with adaptations, emphasizing academic independence, social behavior, communication, self-regulation, and workplace readiness skills. Classes operate five days a week during regular school hours at the Calgary campus.
• Transition to Adulthood Program Support program for students in their final year of high school or graduates up to age 25, addressing the service gap following high school completion. Focuses on five key areas: Employment, Independent Living, Post-Secondary Education, Social Environments, and Health and Wellness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transition to Adulthood Program supports students up to age 25, addressing the common gap in services following high school completion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ELS for Autism CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational autism support organization providing grants and workplace opportunities to help New Heights expand reach in the Calgary community.
• Calgary Public LibraryminorOthersCommunity resource partner providing library access and educational resources for students.
• Indefinite Arts CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization providing creative programming opportunities for students with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Autism Society of Alberta: Alberta-wide advocacy and support organization for individuals with autism and their families. Comparable as an ecosystem partner and referral source within the Alberta autism community that New Heights operates in.
• Alberta Children's Hospital: Major pediatric hospital in Calgary providing diagnostic, developmental, and therapeutic services for children with ASD. Comparable as a Calgary-based ecosystem participant that frequently refers families to specialized autism school programs like New Heights.

Emerging players

• ABLE2: Ottawa-based organization supporting individuals with disabilities, including autism, across the lifespan with a range of community-based programs. Comparable as a Canadian disability-focused services provider with overlapping ASD programming.
• SAAAC Autism Centre: Toronto-based autism centre providing culturally responsive programming and support services for individuals with ASD and their families. Comparable as an emerging community-rooted autism services organization with overlapping program offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Autism Family Centre: British Columbia-based autism services hub providing lifespan services and supports for individuals with ASD and their families. Comparable as a Canadian autism-focused multi-service organization with a broader geographic mandate.
• Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CASA): Edmonton-based broader autism services organization serving individuals with ASD across Alberta. Comparable as a larger Alberta autism services provider with overlapping early intervention and school-age programming.
• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario-based autism services organization providing residential, day, and community supports across the lifespan. Comparable as a multi-program autism services provider in the Canadian market.

Direct peers

• Sinneave Family Foundation: Calgary-based nonprofit providing specialized programs and services for individuals with autism, sharing New Heights' Calgary geography, ASD focus, and multidisciplinary service approach. Comparable as a regional autism-specialized support organization.
• Geneva Centre for Autism: Toronto-based autism services organization operating a school and clinical programs for individuals across the lifespan on the autism spectrum. Directly comparable in mission, multi-program continuum, and specialized ASD school model.
• Giant Steps School (Montreal): Autism-specific private school in Quebec serving students with ASD using evidence-based methodologies. Comparable as a Canadian autism-focused private school with similar specialized educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/newheightspaccalgary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-heights-school-and-learning-services

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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