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International Schools in Calgary, Canada

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About international schools in Calgary, Canada

Calgary’s international-school provision is a mix of independent bilingual and international schools alongside public-board options that offer internationally recognised programmes. Families will commonly find International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) provision and French national-curriculum (Lycée/AEFE) or full French-immersion schools, with the Calgary Board of Education also running IB and several language-immersion streams. Independent international and bilingual schools typically publish annual tuition in the mid-five-figure range (many fall roughly between CA$17,000 and CA$28,000 a year, depending on grade and extras), while public programmes are tuition-free for resident Canadian and permanent-resident families though international students in public boards pay separate tuition. Admissions processes vary by school but commonly include an online application, documentary checks and an assessment or interview; relocating families should confirm language entry requirements, visa/study-permit rules for non-residents and whether a school is authorised in the specific curriculum they want.

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At a glance 14 schools · avg fee CAD 19,211
Schools listed
14
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
CAD 19,211
Fee range
CAD 3,500 – 47,250
Most common curriculum
Canadian Curriculum (11 schools)
Average school size
551 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée International de Calgary
Oldest
Lycée International de Calgary (1966)
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FAQs for Canada

What different curricula or programmes will we find among Calgary’s international schools?
You will find International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma) in both independent schools and some public schools, alongside French national-curriculum Lycée provision and French immersion in public and private settings. Many independent schools also teach the Alberta provincial curriculum, sometimes alongside IB courses, and local public boards list additional language and internationally focused options.
How much does an international or bilingual private school in Calgary usually cost?
Tuition at independent international and bilingual schools in Calgary varies by school and age but commonly sits in the mid-five-figure range annually; recent published schedules for several independent schools show typical year-long tuition broadly between about CA$17,000 and CA$28,000 depending on grade and additional fees. Public-board programmes are tuition-free for resident Canadian and permanent-resident families, while public boards charge tuition for full-fee international students.
When should we apply if we are moving to Calgary next school year?
Application timelines differ by school: many independent schools recommend enquiring and submitting applications several months to a year before the desired start date, and they commonly use assessments, interviews and document checks as part of the process. Public-board special programmes (IB, immersion) follow the board’s registration and catchment rules and have their own intake windows and documentation requirements for families new to Canada, so start the public-board registration process as soon as you know your move date.
What languages of instruction and language support can we expect?
Most international schools teach primarily in English but Calgary also has dedicated French bilingual and Lycée (French-national curriculum) schools that deliver large parts of the day in French, and public boards run French immersion plus other language programmes such as Mandarin, Spanish and German. Schools publish their language-entry requirements and many offer late-entry or supplementary language support; check each school’s language policy and EAL/EFL provisions before applying.
What practical things should relocating families check on a school visit?
Ask whether the school is authorised or accredited for the programme you want (for example IB authorisation or recognition by the French AEFE), what language and English-as-an-additional-language support is available, how they manage transitions for new or international students, and what extra costs and timelines apply for visas or international-student administration. Also review recent admissions policies, sample timetables and university- or post-school counselling services so you can match curricular focus, language provision and pastoral care to your child’s needs.
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