Calgary Quest School


Calgary Quest School (CQS) is our oldest and largest program, with 13 classrooms across 2 facilities. It provides an educational and therapeutic program for students with moderate to severe disabilities from the ages of 6 to 20. All students who meet the criteria are funded by a combination of Alberta Education funding, and school fees. Our team of teachers, therapists, instructional assistants, and support staff create a caring and safe environment which respects each student’s ability and supports them in maximizing their potential.


CQS offers a variety of programs for Elementary, Junior and High School aged children. Key highlights specific to CQS programs include:  

  • Specialized curriculums

  • Modified Alberta curriculum

  • Music therapy

  • Life skills development

  • Self-regulation skills (social, emotional, behavioral)

  • Technology aids and support

  • A low student-teacher ratio

Spruce Cliff Campus

Calgary Quest School’s Spruce Cliff Campus is a Special Education Designated Private School in Southern Alberta, offering a unique program for students with some of the most complex needs. With a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio and a multidisciplinary team of teachers, therapists, and support staff, we are committed to creating an individualized, supportive, and caring environment for every student.

Our programs for elementary and junior high students include a specialized and modified Alberta curriculum, music therapy, life skills development, self-regulation support and so much more. We use the latest in technology aids, like SMART interactive tools, to help students with communication challenges reach their full potential. Our adapted classrooms ensure that every student receives a learning experience designed specifically for their needs.

With a focus on developing daily living skills, social skills, communication abilities, and emotional regulation, we aim to empower each child to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom. At Quest, families are key partners in their child’s educational journey, ensuring a holistic and personalized approach to learning and growth.

“Quest school has changed my daughters hate for school. She has found an unspoken love of learning. Has made friends that she has grown with and the teachers and their constant communication and patience is remarkable. Quest School has changed my families life” - Quest Parent

Sunalta Campus

Home to our Highschool and Quest Resources’ young adults program, the Sunalta campus is our first innovative learning hub for high school students and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities.

At our Sunalta Campus, Calgary Quest School’s high school students and Calgary Quest Resources: Center for Opportunity’s young adult program participants are all under one roof, allowing us to continue to advance them in an environment that fosters independence, life skills, and diverse experiences.

The campus atmosphere provides students and participants with the traditional Highschool and post- secondary experience.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Access to a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals

  • Assistance in the development and review of IPP goals

  • Ongoing assessment and behavioral management support

  • Guidance for administration and teachers to correctly code students with dissabilties

  • Individualized curriculum acknowledging each student’s unique needs

  • One-on-one coaching sessions for students, teachers and educational assistants

  • A focus of social, emotional, communication and life skills, as well as academics