Our Mission

To create committed multi-disciplinary community working together to provide a supportive learning environment for cross-disability students and their families to deliver the best outcomes in their social, emotional, and educational journey.

Our Story

Calgary Quest School (CQS) was established in 1980 by a group of caring parents of students with challenges. These parents formed a non-profit society and wrote a philosophy for Quest School that continues to this day. In 1995, Calgary Quest School approached the Alberta Government to become a Designated Special Education Private School (DSEPS). Once this designation was granted, Calgary Quest School took its place as a fully sanctioned school designated to bring dignity and respect for education of students with significant challenges.

In March 2024, Calgary Quest Services took a significant step towards our vision of becoming a community-based service provider with the opening of our new Sunalta campus. This innovative learning hub for high school students and young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities is designed to foster independence, life-skills, and real-life experiences in a community setting. The Sunalta campus marks the beginning of our long-term vision to integrate our students and participants into neighborhoods where services and opportunities are readily accessible, ensuring that education extends beyond the classroom and into the heart of the community.

Our Values

We maximize student potential through excellence in individualized programming. Our values are the guiding principles that form the foundation of our community, programming and services.