École McKernan School, located near the University of Alberta, has been assisting students to develop “Pride in Excellence” for more than 50 years.
The school offers programming for students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 in both English and French Immersion. Students may choose to enter a Late French Immersion program beginning at Grade 7. McKernan is also the location for the grades 7, 8 and 9 International Spanish Academy. We also have an Extension class for students who qualify for this program.
Many leaders in our cities, provinces and countries were educated at McKernan.
The school has a strong international flavour and has developed a strong reputation for success with English as a Second Language students.
What We Believe
At McKernan School:
- We encourage students to reach their potential and develop a sense of personal worth and dignity.
- We believe that all students can be successful learners.
- We believe that students have a right to a high quality education.
- We believe that teachers and parents together inspire students to want to learn and be successful.
- We believe that students will take advantage of all learning opportunities, set goals for themselves, and achieve the maximum possible.
Reasons To Choose McKernan For Your Elementary Child
- Strong academic emphasis with an instructional focus on the development of organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Safe and caring environment with caring, enthusiastic teachers
- Strong multi-cultural focus and ESL support.
- Programming in Canada’s two official languages: English and French.
- Uninterrupted programming from kindergarten to grade 9.
- Supportive School Council that welcomes all parents.
- Clean and inviting building.
- Strong Arts program with music specialist on site.
- State-of-the-art computer lab, plus internet access in every classroom.
- High quality before and after school program located in building adjacent to school.
- Clear expectations for student behaviour and bi-monthly recognition assemblies.
- Very accessible ETS transportation and future LRT station planned.
- Supportive role model mentorships between elementary and junior high students.
- Strong partnership with University of Alberta.
- Elementary registration guarantees your child a place in prestigious junior high program.
- Plus a Long Tradition of PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE.
