LYCÉE INTERNATIONAL DE CALGARY

A Passport to the World

Calgary’s premier private French school, in the community of southwest Altadore.

Why Parents Choose Lycée Calgary

Full-Day Preschool to Grade 12

A full school day of learning in French. No prior French is needed. Provide your child with learning fundamentals that prepare them for life.

Small Class Sizes

Each student will benefit from individual attention with our smaller class sizes. Our teachers are able to focus on the unique learning styles of each child.

Bilingual Learning

Our program teaches the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula together. Enrolling at our school provides exclusive access to our international network for study abroad opportunities.

What the Parents Think

Overall a really great school. My children have been at the school since pre-kindergarten and I feel very fortunate to be able to provide them with such great education (dual curriculum) and bilingualism. Small class sizes with fantastic, committed and caring teachers create strong learning environment for kids giving them solid foundation. Small classes also allow teachers to get to know kids well which I think is very important. Perhaps being a smaller school, sometimes it may not offer things that large schools can, but my kids have always found something interesting to do and participate in after school. Additionally, connected to many schools worldwide, the school offers great opportunities of international exchanges in older grades and to participate in various international projects. Being able to obtain two high school diplomas will open many doors for my kids in the future, I am sure of that.
Joanna Debosz
We have 2 children attending the Lycée and both started their journey in the FLIP program (French Language Immersive Program) at separate times. With no prior french, they each quickly caught up to their peers in a way where they did not feel overwhelmed and were able to integrate easily into their respective homeroom classes. Both kids seem to be thriving at the Lycée and love to go to school everyday.
Krista Jewett
Very good school. We came from France and the staff was very professional helpful and understanding of the situation. We couldn’t ask for more. The teacher and assistant are marvelous and very patient. The program is complete and advance. We do recommend that school.
Carine Latoundji
This school is such a gem, it is unique in the city in providing a truly bilingual (English/French) education plus a third language (Spanish), which starts in grade 6. Graduates get, not only an Alberta high school diploma, but also a French and spanish language diploma to open up new and exciting opportunities for them in the future. The strong academics and small class sizes drew me to the school but by far the best thing about the school is the sense of community that this school provides. I have 3 kids at the school, all of them started during the maternelle years. The school has become a close knit family during the last 5 years, the teachers and the administration truly care about the kids. The school has really stepped up during the pandemic providing an excellent on line program when the schools were closed and even an ongoing virtual program this year to accommodate children with medical issues and to those that may need to quarantine. Lycée Louis Pasteur is a truly amazing, one of a kind institution.
Anahy Bergner

A Welcoming Student Campus

Our entire campus is accessible to students of all ages. From individual classrooms, to common shared facility spaces such as the gymnasium, library, cafeteria, and climbing wall. Our school grounds offer a great outdoor space and student-designed playground for playing before and after school, or during recess and Physical-Education.

Technology

The school works closely with faculty and parents to ensure students are ready for tomorrow’s digital world.

Climbing Wall

Lycée international de Calgary is proud to be one of the only schools in Calgary with an indoor climbing wall available for students. Rock climbing tests both physical and mental abilities, making it a great activity for students as they can learn new problem-solving skills.

Library

The library is one of Lycée’s proudest assets. Containing over 14,000 diverse publications (and growing yearly), our students have access to authors from across the globe, and every topic they want to learn about. With nooks for private, quiet reading – our students are able to expand their minds.

Sports Teams

Phoenix Teams are Lycée Calgary’s competitive sports team for students in Grades 7 to 9. These students compete against local private schools throughout the school year. Competitive sports teams include golf, badminton, basketball, cross-country, track and field, and soccer.

Before & After School Programs

Our Before and After School Program not only supports busy parents, it also positions students to succeed in much more than just their academic endeavours!

Hot Lunch Program

Lycée Calgary offers a nutritious hot lunch program for parents on the go! Available to ALL students, these tasty meals are prepared by a professional chef who emphasizes fresh, locally sourced, healthy foods.

Break Week Camps

Break camps offer a simple, flexible and convenient solution to childcare. Your child will love these camps! They will enjoy age-appropriate activities such as field trips, climbing, arts and crafts, and plenty of physical activity.

International Experience

When your child joins the Lycée Community, they join a prestigious network of over 500 schools in 140 countries that all teach the French Ministry of Education curriculum. Lycée students can enjoy a trimester or up to a year abroad in schools around the globe.

Student Life

Whether it’s music, dance, painting or badminton, basketball, or indoor rock climbing; Lycée international de Calgary has the facilities guaranteed to provide your child with a top-tier education that extends far beyond the classroom. We give our students all the tools to let them cultivate new skills and interests, and to live an active lifestyle!

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Our Unique International Advantage

Combined Curriculum

Lycée international de Calgary teaches two curricula - setting it apart from French immersion and Francophone schools in Calgary, where the Alberta curriculum is taught in French.

International Network

When you enrol your child at Lycée Calgary, you join an international network of over 500 schools in 140 countries, making studying abroad or transferring to another Lycée more accessible than ever.

Native Speakers

The French curriculum is taught in French by French-native speakers. The Alberta curriculum is taught in English by English-native speakers.

Accredited Teachers

This school year, 96% of the teachers delivering the French curriculum have received their teaching credentials from the French Ministry of Education.

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FAQs

What is the application process like?

Preschool Program (3 & 4-year-olds) & Kindergarten Applicants

Prospective students will undergo a 15-minute informal evaluation – conducted in the applicant’s preferred language (French or English).

They may also be invited to take part in a trial day.

FLIP Program (French Language Intensive Program) Applicants

Grade 1 & 2 students with no prior French exposure will undergo assessments in English and math.

They may also be invited to participate in a trial day to determine if the FLIP program would be a good fit.

Elementary, Junior High, & High School Applicants

Grades 3 to 12 students with prior French instruction will undergo assessments in French, English, and math.

These assessments will evaluate the prospective student’s reading comprehension, writing skills and mathematical abilities.

AEFE School Network Applicants

Students arriving from a public or private institution accredited by the French Ministry of Education may be admitted into the grade listed on the final report card provided by the institution, space permitting.

They may also be required to complete assessments (French, English and math) on a case-by-case basis.

When are application deadlines?

While applications are accepted throughout the school year, parents are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible, since space is limited and spots tend to fill early in the school year.