Compare International Schools in Calgary, Canada

Delta West Academy is a provincially accredited PreK–12 school in Calgary, founded in 1993. The Bridgeland campus became a permanent home in 2004 after moving in 1998 and purchasing the building, providing a playing field and spaces that support learning beyond the classroom. The school serves students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 with small class sizes and a 12:1 student‑to‑teacher ratio, enabling personalized attention. The elementary program emphasizes literacy and numeracy through theme‑based instruction, a structured handwriting program, and early second‑language study in French and Spanish, with full‑day JK and K options. The senior high follows the Alberta Education curriculum and offers an honours stream and Advanced Placement courses, including English AP annually. Classes run 70 minutes with ATI support; travel and leadership opportunities are available. A 1:1 technology ratio, after‑school care, bus service, and field trips enhance life. All Grade 12 graduates gain university placement in their programs.

Edge School, located in Calgary, serves Grades 4–12 with a Canadian curriculum underpinned by Alberta Education. The Junior Program (Grades 4–9) covers English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Sport Education, Spanish (Grades 7–9), Physical Education/Physical Literacy, and a Complementary Options Class. The Senior Program (Grades 10–12) continues Alberta Education with courses in Math, English, Social Studies, and Science, plus Physical Education, Leadership and Social Responsibility, CALM (Career and Life Management), and various Complementary Courses (e.g., Learning Strategies 10, Yoga 15, Personal Psychology 20, Spanish 10). The school emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and applying skills in classroom and community contexts, with career and university guidance including SAT preparation for student‑athletes. The 170,000‑square‑foot campus houses the Jim Davidson Sports Complex, a 90,000‑square‑foot athletic facility with two NHL‑sized arenas, a gym with NBA‑sized courts, a high‑performance centre, three dance studios, a golf centre, and a sports medicine clinic. The Edge School Society governs the school as a non‑profit charitable organization.

Rundle Schools in Calgary operate as Three Schools One Rundle: Rundle College (K–12), Rundle Academy (4–12) and Rundle Studio (10–12) on two campuses. The Canadian curriculum is delivered in an independent day-school setting. It offers a rigorous academic program balanced with arts, languages, technology and physical education, guided by a liberal arts focus and design-thinking approach. The Academy serves students with diagnosed learning disabilities, while Studio provides online learning for similar needs. In 2026, a new Rundle Academy building will open, adding about 175 places. Facilities include Innovation Lab, multiple gymnasiums, a turf field (Hauk Field), music rooms and a Learning Commons library with AV-enabled spaces. Co-curriculars extend learning beyond the classroom through Pathways to Learning, summer camps, and the c.Lab after-school program. The Traverse Post-Secondary Transition Program offers ongoing coaching. Clubs include Student Council, Art Club and Maker Club; wellness and service are integrated through student services and PAC.

West Island College Calgary is an independent private day school at 7410 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta. The curriculum follows the Alberta high school framework, offering English Language Arts, French Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, International Languages and Physical Education, plus AP courses, dual credit options, the Institute Program, International Studies, and fine arts. French Immersion is available, supported by a DELF Centre and the WIC Bilingual Diploma. Alberta graduation requirements are met through the program, with electives and career pathways. The 6.5-acre campus features over 100,000 square feet of learning spaces, including a 31,000-square-foot Wolves Den for wellness and athletics, two gyms, and a full-sized athletic field. Specialized spaces include the Learning Commons and Cub Cave for mindfulness, the Greenhouse, and Innovation Alley with a game-dev studio, recording studios, a green screen room, robotics lab and design studio. WIC offers 40 clubs and activities, supporting enrichment and expression.

Foothills Academy is an independent private day school in Calgary serving students in grades 3–12 with diagnosed learning disabilities. It operates as a Designated Special Education Private School, delivering the Alberta Education program with accommodations and supports to help each student succeed. In grades 3–6, core courses use Structured Literacy with Wilson Reading aligned to Orton-Gillingham and Science of Reading principles, supported by Self-Determination Theory under the motto Find Understanding; Build Confidence; Maximize Potential. In grades 7–9, courses follow the Alberta Curriculum with rotating electives; in grades 10–12, the senior program adheres to the Alberta Program of Studies with diploma exams. Class sizes are small (12–14), with a teacher and Educational Assistant, and students have access to Read/Write & Math Intervention, assistive technology, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology; staff receive Wilson Language literacy training. The Parkdale campus features bright, welcoming spaces with outdoor classrooms and STEM labs, and bus service across Calgary and to Cochrane.

Calgary International Academy is a private, non-profit K–6 school in Calgary, Alberta, serving children aged 3 to 10. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Education Program of Study, and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. It operates as an Accredited-Funded Independent School. Classrooms support inquiry-based, hands-on learning, with STEAM integrated into curriculum to develop 21st‑century skills. The campus includes a gymnasium. Extracurriculars include field trips and a Parent Volunteer Program, with criminal record checks as required. The school emphasizes community partnerships, including collaboration with the Livingston Homeowners Association and PAC initiatives, to foster belonging. Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Learning are integrated, daily Circle practices are used, and an International Day celebration promotes cultural inclusion. Led by Head of School Angelina McMullin and governed by a Board chaired by James R. Dagel, the school prepares students for university, college, and lifelong learning.

Clear Water Academy is a private Catholic school in Calgary serving JK to Grade 12 with a student body of over 500 and a campus that includes St. Thomas More Hall, Athlone Hall, and Harvey Hall Gymnasium. Founded in 1995, it is a member of the Regnum Christi Education Network and follows a Catholic curriculum complemented by Advanced Placement courses in Grade 12. The Integral Formation model guides intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic growth, with daily Mass and chaplain guidance shaping leadership and service. The school teaches French and Spanish as second languages and provides a structured junior high with some gender-separated classes in Grades 4–9. Activities emphasize arts and service: Fine Arts programs in music and drama, international mission trips in Grades 10–12, and pilgrimages. More than 65 percent of secondary students participate in Crusader sports teams, alongside a before‑ and after‑school licensed program. School fosters faith, leadership, and community.

Calgary Waldorf School is an independent school in Calgary, Alberta, offering a Waldorf Steiner program alongside the Canadian curriculum for students from Parent and Tot through Grade 9. Founded in 1985, the school fosters a learning path that balances thinking, feeling and will—head, heart and hands—through age-appropriate development. The campus sits on four and a half acres, with 50,000 square feet of indoor learning space, an amphitheatre, forests, gardens and a kinderwing. Facilities include a gym, a performance space, a library, science and computer labs, woodworking, art and music rooms, and a commercial kitchen. French and German are taught from Grades 1 through 9. Central to life are Main Lesson blocks and a Class Teacher who accompanies a class for several years, integrating humanities, math, science and arts through drawing, singing, movement and modelling. The school also offers choral, drama and crafts, plus the Waldorf Buddy program and community service.

Renert School is a private K–12 school in northwest Calgary that uses the Alberta curriculum as a starting point and supports students to progress by ability rather than age. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Moshe Renert and Aaron Renert, it operates as a not-for-profit, reinvesting revenues into programs and offering scholarships based on demonstrated financial need. The campus functions as a hybrid school and community centre, housed in a smart building with studio spaces for art, dance, martial arts, music, and yoga, plus a jungle gym, rooftop play area, indoor gyms, and a soccer field. The school employs subject-matter specialists from Kindergarten onward and offers AP courses, Choice Friday electives, and a holistic program that blends core academics with arts, fitness, and community initiatives. Notable strengths include mathematics leadership and electives and enrichment activities, with opportunities for service and leadership through clubs. It offers before- and after-school care and a bus option.

Al-Qaim International School is located at 510 77 Avenue SE Unit #3, Calgary, Alberta. The school blends the Alberta Curriculum with Islamic education, operates under Alberta accreditation with Alberta-certified teachers, and provides instruction in English and Arabic, with foreign language options such as French or Spanish. The campus features modern, technology-rich facilities, well-maintained outdoor spaces, and a range of resources and qualified coaches to support extracurricular activities. The school began operations in 2022–2023 for K–6 and expanded to K–9 in 2023–2024, with plans to add Grade 10 in 2024–2025 and Grade 11 and 12 in subsequent years, completing a K–12 continuum. The Education Plan emphasizes the motto Actions speak louder than words, and a Vision that learners become knowledgeable, ethical, and entrepreneurial leaders; the Mission supports active learner–community membership, high standards, entrepreneurship, respect, resilience, and character. Programs include Arabic Language and Islamic Studies, Arts and Information Technology, clubs and sports.

Calgary Academy is a Canadian-curriculum school serving early years through Grade 12, located at 1677 6 Street SW. It offers Early Years (Kindergarten–Grade 2) and tracks for Grades 3–12: Academy, a strengths-based remediation program, and Collegiate, which prepares students for higher education and life beyond school. Blended+ for Grades 9–12 combines virtual classes, in-person days, and off-site trips to foster independent learning. Small class sizes and educational support promote independence, skills, and confidence. The campus spans 16 acres with 105,500 square feet of learning space overlooking the Rocky Mountains and bordered by forest and athletic field. Facilities include modern classrooms, several gymnasiums, two learning commons, and dedicated Integrated Studies spaces offering Art, Computer Science, Construction Lab, Foods, Multimedia, Drama, Guitar, Leadership, Music, Outdoor Education, Photography, Spanish, Sports Medicine, and Wellness. Extracurriculars include CASSC, ITS, drama productions, CASTLE, Yearbook, D&D, QSA, and QUEST Council. These programs cultivate citizenship, leadership, and well-being.

Calgary French and International School (CFIS) is a private, independent day school in Calgary serving ages 1 to 18. The school delivers the IB continuum—PYP (Preschool to Grade 5), MYP (Grade 6 to 10), and DP (Grade 11 to 12)—alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum, with full French immersion and Spanish language enrichment. Established over 50 years ago as The Calgary French School, CFIS was Calgary's first French immersion school and has grown into a Round Square and UNESCO Associated School. It earned IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2019 and is pursuing PYP candidacy and MYP by 2025. The 700 77 Street SW campus features two gyms (7,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft), a 100 m by 60 m main field, and two U12 pitches, plus dedicated music and band spaces and on-site cafeterias. CFIS emphasizes travel and global citizenship through Round Square and offers robust arts, languages, and sports opportunities.

The Lycée international de Calgary offers a dual-curriculum education for preschool through Grade 12, combining the French Ministry of National Education program with Alberta Education. It is an independent bilingual school and AEFE member in the Altadore neighbourhood. Students study in French and English, and in high school earn both the French Baccalaureate and the Alberta High School Diploma, enabling pathways to Canadian and international tertiary study. The school began in 1966 as Lycée Louis Pasteur and joined AEFE in 1990; it adopted its current name in 2021. A new kindergarten building with eight classrooms and a gym opened in January 2025. Facilities include modern bilingual classrooms, a bilingual library, an indoor climbing wall, a gym, a sports field, and a renovated maternelle building. The International Program welcomes students from France and AEFE schools, with hosting arranged through the Canada Homestay Network. Partnerships with Francophone institutions connect Calgary's Francophone community.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is an independent co-educational K–12 day school in Canada offering an IB continuum from the Primary Years Programme to the Diploma Programme. The PYP operates Kindergarten to Grade 6 within the Alberta Education framework to foster global perspectives. The MYP (Grades 7–10) covers eight subject areas and requires study in at least two languages, while Grades 11–12 may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the IB Certificate pathway, including an Extended Essay. The school sits on a 220-acre natural campus with wetlands, forests, grasslands and an observatory. Facilities include a 65,000-square-foot arts and learning expansion opened in 2018, a 630-seat C.A. Smith Arts Centre, dedicated arts studios, the Peter B. Ditchburn Library with over 37,000 books, and Aspen Lodge and Band Room. Outdoor Education is a flagship program; the rugby program is highly regarded; and Round Square and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award provide global leadership opportunities.