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CFIS offers education from 19 months through Grade 12 with instruction in French and English, enriched by Spanish. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school provides global perspectives and experiential learning through IB and Round Square initiatives and prepares graduates for Canadian and international universities. The CFIS community includes more than 30 nationalities and prioritizes students' well-being and sense of belonging. Tour and Information Sessions are offered monthly to learn about programs, community, and approach to education, and spots can be reserved. Inquiries and applications are handled through dedicated portals. The four academic divisions are Early Childhood, Primary School, Middle School, and Senior School.
CFIS offers targeted funding programs through its Giving pages: the CFIS Annual Fund supports school priorities and classroom upgrades, with a theme of Every Classroom Counts and a goal to raise $350,000 to upgrade current classrooms and construct eight new classrooms opening in 2027. The Bridging Bursary provides financial assistance to current students experiencing temporary hardship, funded in part by community gifts directed to this fund. The Round Square Travel Bursary expands opportunities for student travel and experiential learning, helping more students participate in travel experiences that build resilience and global awareness. Ways to give include One-time Giving, Monthly Giving, Employer Matching Gifts, Gift of Securities, Major Gifts, and Sponsorship. CFIS is a non-profit organization and registered charity, and donations receive tax receipts; contact details for CFIS's Development team are provided on the Giving site.
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.
