The public school system in Calgary is very good. Your children will not have an issue with getting into University, regardless of what school they go to, especially if they are exceptional students.
As far as options go, there is the public school system, a couple of private schools, and then there are also a few publicly-funded charter schools in Calgary. Wait lists are long, but grade 7 is actually the year with the best shot at getting lucky.
Some of the students who attend these charter schools leave after grade 6 to attend a Junior High that is closer to home, so they occasionally do have a couple of openings for grade 7 students.
To get the kids into these charter schools, you basically have to sign them up on the wait list at birth. But it is definitely another option to look in to. Who knows, they might have an opening. Obviously if this is the route you choose, have a reliable plan B because it might not work out.
Some of the schools are:
Calgary Science School
Calgary Girls School (if your kids are girls)
Foundations for the Future Charter School (multiple campuses)
Westmount Charter School (for gifted learners)
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