Calgary French & International School is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / Canadian Curriculum school in Calgary, Canada. Founded in 1969. Annual tuition ranges from $7,745 to $17,279 USD.
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The Bridging Bursary provides financial assistance to current students experiencing temporary hardship, funded in part by community gifts. The Round Square Travel Bursary expands opportunities for student travel and experiential learning. The CFIS Annual Fund supports school priorities and classroom upgrades. Giving options include one-time, monthly, employer matching, gift of securities, major gifts, and sponsorship. CFIS is a registered charity and donations receive tax receipts.
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Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a private, independent day school in Calgary, Canada, serving students aged 1 to 18 from Junior Preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 1969 as Calgary's first French immersion school, CFIS delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum with full French immersion and Spanish enrichment. As a Round Square and UNESCO Associated School with a community of approximately 780 students from 30+ nationalities, CFIS emphasises global citizenship, experiential learning, and strong academic, arts, and sports opportunities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Calgary's first French immersion school, founded in 1969. Delivers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum with full French immersion and Spanish enrichment. Member of Round Square and UNESCO Associated School network. Campus features two gyms, a large main field, and two U12 pitches. Community of 780 students from 30+ nationalities. Embark programme provides transitional entry for students with no prior French experience.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 4 to 6 | CAD 13,819~$ 10,161 |
| Grades 7 to 9 | CAD 15,016~$ 11,041 |
| Embark Grade 7 | CAD 18,776~$ 13,806 |
| Grades 10 to 12 | CAD 15,929~$ 11,713 |
| Embark Grades 1-3 | CAD 17,038~$ 12,528 |
| Embark Grades 4-5 | CAD 17,279~$ 12,705 |
| Kindergarten to Grade 3 | CAD 13,629~$ 10,021 |
| Junior Preschool (full day) | CAD 14,790~$ 10,875 |
| Preschool & Junior Kindergarten - Full Day | CAD 14,790~$ 10,875 |
| Preschool & Junior Kindergarten - Half Day | CAD 7,745~$ 5,695 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$10,610 - 23,670. Application fee: $201.
Admissions Process
- 1Tour and Information Sessions are offered monthly to learn about programs, community, and the school's approach to education; spots can be reserved. Inquiries and applications are handled through dedicated portals. A non-refundable CAD 275 application fee applies to new students. Upon receiving an offer, a CAD 2,000 re/enrolment deposit is required to secure placement, applied to tuition.
Admissions Details
School Day
Before- and after-school care opens at 7:00 am and ends at 5:30 pm.
Student Life
CFIS has a House Program for students starting in Grade 6 through Senior High. The four houses are Baldur, Heimdall, Thor and Tyr, each with a teacher advisor and a student house captain; students earn points for participation and activities, and Heads of Houses lead activities during lunch to foster community.
Students wear three basic uniforms: formal, regular, and summer, with non-scuffing shoes required. Junior Preschool students must wear a red polo shirt. The uniform supplier is InSchoolwear; modifications are accommodated for religious requirements or gender expression.
CFIS provides fresh, in-house meals and snacks for students in Grades 1 to 12. Pre-ordered meals, including monthly pizza days, are available in the Seed Cafeteria for Grades 1–5 and in the Core Cafeteria for Grades 6–12; Early Childhood Division participates in monthly Pizza Days. For Grades 6–12, the Oh là là Café offers à la carte items purchased with a student ID meal card.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
CFIS provides mental wellbeing support through school psychologists to aid students with social and emotional challenges. Guidance counsellors offer individual attention to students' well-being and post-secondary planning. The Learning Supports team and the House Program contribute to students' social and emotional development. Small class sizes and a bilingual immersion environment support a positive sense of belonging.
CFIS has an Anti-Racism & Mutual Respect Policy safeguarding the rights of all community members to be treated with kindness and respect, privacy, and self-identification. The policy outlines processes for reporting rights violations, investigations, and consequences, including confidentiality and restorative actions, with non-discrimination across race, culture, gender, and other identities.
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School Background
The Calgary French & International School Society owns and operates the school as a private, independent, non-profit charitable entity. In 2022, two boards were amalgamated into a single CFIS Society guiding school governance.
Round Square Member SchoolUNESCO Associated School