Canada, Calgary
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Alberta Education accreditation — The school is accredited by Alberta Education.
French Ministry of National Education homologation — The curriculum is officially certified (homologation) by the French Ministry of National Education (MENJS), ensuring content, standards and evaluation methods identical to public schools in France and the 600 AEFE partner schools; This official government approval guarantees the integrity and worldwide recognition of the Baccalaureat diploma your child will earn.
AEFE Accreditation — The school is a proud partner within the AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français e0 le9tranger) network, coordinating over 600 accredited French schools in 138 countries; This accreditation is the seal of quality that guarantees the rigour of the French national curriculum, the excellence of our teaching staff, and the ease of transfer to AEFE schools worldwide; The ADN-AEFE Exchange Program allows Grade 10 students to study for several weeks in another AEFE school abroad.
CAIS accreditation — The school is a member of CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools).
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.