Academics

Early Years (Nursery–KG)

Where Learning, Growth, and Confidence Begin The Early Years are a time of discovery, curiosity, and rapid development. At CJA, children learn through play, exploration, meaningful relationships, and hands-on experiences that help build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Open to families of all backgrounds, CJA offers Early…

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Educational Approach

Education is a core value of Judaism and references to this can be found throughout Jewish religious and scholarly texts. At the CJA, we strive to honour this value through an enriched Alberta curriculum while being inspired to learn about Jewish religion, heritage and culture. We endeavour to create a…

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Elementary School

Where Strong Foundations for Future Success Are Built The elementary years are a time of growing independence, expanding curiosity, and developing strong academic foundations. At CJA, students build on the confidence and skills developed in Early Years while deepening their literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Through our unique…

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Gifted and Identified Needs

Supporting Students at Every Level At the Calgary Jewish Academy, we recognize that students learn in different ways and at different paces. Gifted and Identified Needs (GAIN) is CJA’s school-wide approach to supporting students at every level, addressing both learning differences and advanced academic strengths within inclusive classroom environments. GAIN…

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Junior High School

Where Leadership, Independence, and Purpose Take Shape The Junior High years are a time of increasing independence, self-discovery, and academic growth. At CJA, students are challenged to think critically, ask probing questions, and take greater ownership of their learning while developing the confidence and skills needed for success in high…

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