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Step 1: Explore & Inquire. Prospective families learn about Lycée international de Calgary. Attend the fall open house, join a group tour to see the school during school hours, attend an after-hours information session, or request a private tour. The admissions team is available to answer questions and guide families through the process. Step 2: Apply Online. Submit the application through the secure online portal. The submission includes student records and a non-refundable application fee of $250. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Admissions offers for new families are typically made in February, after the reenrollment deadline for current students. Step 3: Meeting & Assessment. After the application is received, a meeting with the parents is scheduled to understand the family and answer questions. An assessment with the child occurs separately. For the Maternelle entrants, a 30-minute session is held on a Saturday morning with teachers; for Grade 1 and above, a French assessment is conducted with the principal. Admissibility is based on age as of December 31 of the academic year; age requirements align with Alberta Education standards. Step 4: Receive Your Offer. After a file is complete, the admissions committee reviews all information. Siblings of current students who have completed the application process receive offers before the general public. Successful applicants receive an offer of admission by email. If additional information is required, the admissions team will contact the family. Basic tuition covers the full dual-curriculum; additional services such as before- and after-school care, clubs, study halls, athletics, camps, and hot lunch may incur extra fees. Step 5: Enrolment. Enrollment is completed when the enrolment fee and the first deposit are paid. The family is officially welcomed and the student is added to the school roster. The admissions team remains available to assist with transition questions. The school operates from 8:30 to 3:30, five days a week.
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.
