Academy at King Edward - Edmonton, Alberta

Ilhaam M.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would in a heartbeat! I went to AKE for grade 7 and it was the worst school experience. I was bullied there so bad, that I had to switch schools the next year. To add a side order of that, teachers didn’t care and they used the excuse “they are autistic” as a means to dismiss someone’s harmful behaviour. Teachers also belittle students and don’t help with their needs.

On top of that, they shelter students like Jr. High students are not permitted to leave school property during lunch and phones would be locked away. When I transferred to a real mainstream school the following year, I was shocked at the amount of freedom I got and how teachers had the student’s best interest.

With wasting one academic year here, I was so unprepared with mainstream classes that it took me time to catch up and score high grades.

Aly N.

I went to this school from grade 3-9 and It is not what it’s made out to be. It severely stunted me academically and emotionally, due to the actions of the teachers and student. The program is also deeply flawed, I have multiple people who also agree. I would not suggest anyone go here if you want to be prepared for the real world.

Mickey M.

I went to this school for grade 4 to grade 7, 10 years ago when I started at grade 4 I was reading at a beginner kindergarten level. Because of the incredible staff when I left in grade 7 it was at a grade 11 level well above grade level for my age. I am now a 3rd year university student and would not be in the place I am today without this amazing school and staff. They constantly encouraged me and help rebuild my shattered confidence a “normal” school left me with. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity’s that this school has allowed me. Thank you again academy at King Edward teachers and faculty for all you have done for so many kids like me!

Mr. K. O.

I was a student in this building for grade 5 and 6, 75'-77', It was called King Edward Elementary then and was part of the Edmonton Public School system. Moved Across the street (West) into the King Edward Junior High School for grades 7 thru 9, 77'-80'. Great memories.

Paige C.

The Academy at King Edward is a specialized school with a focus on literacy and numeracy for students with learning disabilities. The teachers teach the student strategies for learning and organization to help them close the gap they experience in academics. The focus at the school is math and language arts. It also provides the other core subjects (science, social studies, health, physical education) as well as a variety of options. Some of these options include: foods, leadership, fitness, guitar, art etc.

I am currently teacher at The Academy at King Edward, high performance track and field athlete and Olympic hopeful. I teach math, science, fitness and physical education at the school. I work towards providing a strong fitness and physical education program for the students that focuses on building physical literacy. Our fitness center at the school is newly renovated with great equipment suited for the junior high age group. As the fitness teacher I provide students with the tools to gain confidence and competence in a weight room.

Overall the school provides a safe and caring environment for students to learn and grow!

No M. C.

The school has not given us a good experience but that is our opinion. My son doesn’t feel happy and he doesn’t feel it’s fair to him and feels like the school should try harder to make it feel like a regular school.

Opinion the school made my son take down his personal account and made others take there reviews off of there personal account about how he felt about the school and it wasn’t even bad it was just stars. After the school braided the other grade to give a good review.

Wait you’re probably thinking well he doesn’t need to put it up well it was his opinion and how he felt to help the school learn from there mistakes and change without thinking let’s take this down.

Why my son doesn’t like the school. My son thinks the school is not fare and think the school should deal with problems better and punish the students properly. Also he doesn’t like the school for other reasons and that’s okay

Emily F.

Academy was an ok school at sometimes but speaking from past bad experiences with the kids being toxic and mean. Some of the teachers were bias and treated other kids better then others which isn't really that good and the school isn't that organized and they rush you with so many things they really shouldn't. So this being my honest opinion i didn't really like the school all that well.

Alina E.

I love the Academy! All the teachers are passionate and use research-based teaching practices to closes students' academic gaps. Also, we have the nicest students - I am constantly amazed by their grit, excitement, and desire to learn. I am proud to be a teacher at the Academy.