Experience a premium bilingual education program
Bonjour ! Bienvenue au Lycée international de Calgary !
We are delighted you are considering our school for your child’s educational journey.
We invite you to experience our enriched learning environment and witness our exceptional bilingual education program firsthand. Our school offers in-person information sessions, group tours, and individual tours providing you the opportunity to learn more about our programs, explore our learning spaces and discover the unique atmosphere that sets us apart.
As Calgary’s premier French and bilingual school, educating students from maternelle (3YO to 5YO) to Grade 12, we are proud of our distinctive program that seamlessly integrates the French Ministry and Alberta Education curricula.
Step 1: Learn more about Lycée international de Calgary
In-person information sessions : Attend an in-person info session to hear from the head of school and a school parent to learn about the Lycée, followed by a tour of the school.
Coffee & Croissant Group Tours : This event offers prospective families the opportunity to visit our school in person. Engage with our faculty and students, ask questions about our programs and our admissions process, and discover the benefits of a Lycée education for your child.
Private tours or virtual meetings : If you’d like to connect virtually, please contact the admissions team and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Good to know :
– Proficiency in French is a prerequisite for admission in Grade 1 and above. Candidates applying to Grade 1 and above should be able to understand and speak French.
– Our maternelle (3YO to 5YO) program is open to students who are not yet proficient in French. In fact, the majority of students in maternelle do not speak French when they arrive at the Lycée.
– Mid-Year Enrollment : We accept mid-year enrolments based on available spaces.
Step 2: Google Form Application
Families interested in enrolling their child(ren) at Lycée international de Calgary are invited to complete a Google application form.
To ensure a complete application package, please submit the following:
1. Completed Application Form: Please fill out a separate form for each child you wish to enroll. Each application has a non-refundable $250 fee.
2. Proof of Birth:
– For Canadian-born applicants: Upload a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
– For applicants born outside of Canada: Upload a copy of the child’s passport.
3. Daycare Referral (Optional): A form will be sent to the candidates’ daycare for them to complete and send to admissions.
4. Academic Records : For applicants entering Grades 2-12, please upload copies of the child’s most recent report cards (current year and past year).
5. Non-Refundable Application Fee: A $250 non-refundable application fee is required per child.
Once you have submitted all required documents and the application fee, our Admissions Team will review your application.
Step 3: Application | Assessment and Family Interview
Upon receiving your child’s completed application, our Admissions and academic team will carefully review it.
– Candidates for our preschool program have to be potty trained.
– Students applying to grades one to 12 will undergo an assessment in the applicant’s preferred language (French or English).
– Grades 1 to 12 will undertake a placement and French proficiency test.
Step 4: Decision and Registration
The timeline for a decision varies depending on the child’s class and your child’s current school
– For children joining our preschool (3YO and 4YO) and kindergarten programs, the first round of offers are typically sent mid-December.
– For our kindergarten program, initial offers of admission are typically extended in February (if we are running a waitlist at the time of application). Subsequent offers are made on a rolling basis as space becomes available.
– For applicants currently enrolled in a school accredited by the French Ministry of Education, an admissions decision is typically communicated within 10 business days of receiving a complete application.
Registration is complete when one of the parents has signed the contract online, and the first tuition deposit has been paid (non-refundable).
