Canada, Calgary
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CFIS provides two large gyms (South Elementary Gym, 7,000 sq ft; North Secondary Gym, 8,000 sq ft). The Main Soccer Field measures 100 m by 60 m, and there are two U12 pitches (60 m by 45 m). Seed (Elementary) Cafeteria and Core (Secondary) Cafeteria serve students, alongside classrooms, an Elementary Music Room and a Secondary Band Room. A Virtual Tour lets you preview campus spaces. The address is 700 77 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3H 5R1.
CFIS has two gym spaces and outdoor fields for athletics. The South (Elementary) Gym is 7,000 sq ft and the North (Secondary) Gym is 8,000 sq ft. The Main Soccer Field is 100 m by 60 m, with two U12 pitches (60 m by 45 m). Seed (Elementary) Cafeteria and Core (Secondary) Cafeteria are on-site dining spaces.
CFIS provides general classrooms for daily lessons. An Elementary Music Room supports music education, and a Secondary Band Room supports instrumental programs. The facility listing also includes on-site cafeterias and general academic spaces used for instruction. The campus is configured to accommodate both elementary and secondary learning environments.
CFIS offers co-curricular activities including an annual school musical. It is a member of the Calgary Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) and participates in seven sport seasons. The school provides opportunities for Travel Studies and Round Square activities, and integrates International Baccalaureate programs across PYP, MYP and DP for globally-minded learning.
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.