The path to true bilingual excellence begins here. Learn more about our unique dual curriculum independent school, located in Altadore
In 2026, Lycée international de Calgaryproudly celebrates our 60th anniversary
Marking six decades as a pioneer of French education and academic excellence in Alberta. Our story began in 1966 as Lycée Louis Pasteur, founded to provide a rigorous education for the children of French energy industry professionals who relocated to Calgary. Since then, we have grown from our specialized roots to become one of Calgary’s most enduring independent schools.
Our journey of transformation reached a pivotal milestone in 1982, when we became a society and opened our doors to welcome Canadian families seeking premier French education. This commitment to our local community was further strengthened in 2000, when we moved to our current home in Altadore. Today, we are home to approximately 470 students from preschool to grade 12. As a proud member of the global AEFE network, we continue to cultivate bilingual citizens ready to shape the future.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Bilingualism
Our immersive environment ensures students gain significant benefits beyond simply communicating in two languages, achieving a deep, functional proficiency known as true bilingualism
A Truly International School
Our unique environment is engineered to develop more than just bilingualism; we cultivate true global citizens with the capacity to think, connect, and thrive across cultures. This commitment is not just written into our curriculum—it is lived every day within our vibrant community.
Our Incredible Teachers
The majority of our teachers are certified by the French Ministry of National Education and are often recruited through the AEFE network. This ensures unparalleled rigour and expertise across all levels.
Our ACADEMIC PROGRAM
From full-day preschool to grade 12
Our unique approach
Bilingualism
Daily language mastery.
Global
Diverse, multicultural community.
Future ready
Dual language advantage.
Authentic French
Expert, certified faculty.
Personalized care
Supportive, dedicated setting.
Connected
A global network of schools.
What’s happening?
A Quality Campus to Match Quality Programs
January 12, 2026
Lycée international de Calgary’s renovations offer students a new building, revamped spaces and a unified campus. Lycée international de Calgary has successfully completed a multi-year expansion, culminating in a modernized, spacious learning environment, designed to match the high standard of its academic programs. The centrepiece of the renovation is a new building for the school’s […]
Calgary Lycée Gala 60TH ANNIVERSARY
December 10, 2025
More Than an Event — A Celebration of Our Community – DECEMBER 2025 Inspiring future generations is no small task: it requires vision, resources, and above all, collective commitment. Every donation, every gesture of support, and every participation in our events plays a crucial role in helping our students grow, learn, and truly thrive. The […]
Professional Day – February 13, 2026
Family Day – February 16, 2026
Winter Break – February 23, 2026 to February 27, 2026
Testimonials
For me, the favorite thing about school is more of my daughter’s favourite thing about the school. She really loves her teacher, who is incredibly supportive and caring and she loves the after school activities. There is a wide variety of after school activities from cooking to art class to circus.
Ian M.
Lycee Parent
(We like) The sense of community, the diverse and dynamic level of education from art and music to science and math, the beautiful, warm and stunningly designed library, and the unique opportunity for our child to have a gateway to the world with the baccalaureate diploma. It is hard not to cry whenever we attend a Lycée event or activity as I just feel so grateful to be able to provide our child with a well-rounded, well-nurtured and well implemented education and future.
Katy C.
Lycee Parent
We were looking for a full time preschool program that was academically focused and that could challenge her (our daughter)…
We toured a lot of schools in our city and we went on a tour for the Lycée and it really just clicked for us. We are an English speaking household and to receive a bilingual education was kind of a forefront for us.
Kirsten W.
Lycee Parent





