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.
Language Mastery: A Lived, Daily Experience
While our academic core is French and English, being an international school means we treat language not merely as an academic subject, but as a living, daily tool.
- The World in Our Halls: We are incredibly proud to host a community representing over 40 nationalities. Our hallways are filled with a natural, organic chorus of dozens of languages spoken by our students and faculty. This constant exposure normalizes multilingualism, boosting cognitive flexibility and making it easier for students to acquire third or even fourth languages.
- Targeted Language Acquisition: Our faculty, recruited globally, employ immersion techniques and pedagogy to ensure students move beyond functional conversation to academic fluency in both French and English. This high-level mastery is critical for success in university and professional settings.
- Cultural Context: Language lessons are deeply interwoven with the culture of the Francophonie and other world cultures, ensuring students understand the context and nuances behind the words they speak.
Cultivating a Global Mindset through Diverse Community
Our diverse student body and faculty, hailing from every continent, create a daily learning environment that is a microcosm of the world, making intercultural education a constant reality.
- Developing Intercultural Competence: Every day, students work collaboratively with peers from different backgrounds, learning firsthand about diverse perspectives. This experience cultivates intercultural competence and empathy, essential leadership skills in the 21st century.
- The Global Alumni Network: Graduates join a worldwide community of AEFE alumni, an international cohort that provides professional and personal networking opportunities stretching across five continents. This built-in global network is a powerful lifetime asset.
Choosing Lycée Calgary means giving your child an education that not only opens doors worldwide but ensures they have the tools, confidence, and lived cultural experience to walk confidently through them.