International Schools in Calgary, Canada

Calgary’s international-school scene is a mix of independent private schools and internationally focused programmes that operate inside the public boards, with many schools offering International Baccalaureate (IB) pathways alongside Alberta and other national curricula. Bilingual and immersion options - most commonly French but increasingly Mandarin and Spanish in city programmes and independent schools - are widely available, so families can choose full bilingual instruction or English-first with added language study. Tuition varies a lot by school model and programme, so expect anything from lower five-figure annual fees for some independent bilingual schools up to mid five-figure fees at full-service private schools; public board international programmes are an alternative with different fee structures. Admissions mostly follow an annual, September intake cycle but private schools commonly run their own application windows, interviews and assessments in the months before entry, so relocating families should check specific school timelines and prepare transcripts and language/placement testing where required.

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