“When Old Scona Academic opened in 1908…it became one of the first high schools in Alberta.  It was known as Strathcona Collegiate Institute and was described as the most modern up-to-date building of its kind in Alberta….It proved that Strathcona was a city of substance, attainment and a place with a great and proud future…When Edmonton absorbed the Strathcona School District in 1912 one caution was raised—The continuance of the Strathcona Collegiate Institute as such should be assured.  In excellence of work, gauged by examination results, it is excelled by no school in the province.”  Alberta History.  Old Scona was designated a Provincial Historic Resource Site by the province in September 2008.  

 

"Always to Excel "

Old Scona's legacy of academic excellence supports the school's focus as a university preparatory school. Our graduates have worldwide access to a multitude of universities. At Old Scona, we believe that a credible education is the only investment that can ensure no diminishing returns!

Old Scona Academic high school was established in 1976, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to challenge students who went above and beyond the expected standards. We have been successful ever since. Our graduates have regularly entered the best universities of the world. This has always been because of their hard work and dedication; however, coming to OSA certainly assisted them in realizing how to work hard and succeed.

The school's purpose is to provide motivated students who have demonstrated success and potential for growth with an opportunity to pursue a program of studies that challenges and enriches their learning experiences. As such, we are committed to:

• challenging students in their development of academic discipline and excellence

• enhancing their skills in language arts, the humanities, mathematics, the sciences, athletics, and performing arts

• encouraging their development of the higher level cognitive skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation

• promoting the characteristics of active and responsible citizenship

• developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to pursue lifelong learning

• fostering tolerance, understanding, and acceptance of people regardless of backgrounds, beliefs, or lifestyles

With a population of only about 350 students, it is clear that we have thrived. Achieving the things we have achieved is definitely no simple task. Our students always look forward to new challenges and often prosper by overcoming them.

By now, you may think that this is a school whose only concern is academics. This is not true. We have many clubs, activities, and sports teams. We also excel in areas such as debate and performing arts.