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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Lycée international de Calgary









THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Lycée international de Calgary
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School overview

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  • Grades
    Preschool — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    14 — 18 students
  • Tuition
    $17,700 to 42,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English, French
  • Associations
    AEFE, AISCA, CAIS
  • Enrolment
    457 day students, 6 homestay students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

The big picture on Lycée international de Calgary

We summarized the school ourselves

In Canada, “lycée” most typically references a relationship with the French ministry of education, and that’s true of Lycée international de Calgary. That’s of interest to French nationals, perhaps particularly, or to families expecting to move outside of Canada—say to France, for example—prior to the end of a student’s secondary career. Indeed, when the school was established in 1966, that’s exactly the community it was intending to address, and enrolment was reserved for the children of French nationals. Times have changed, and today most families that enrol at Lycée international de Calgary don’t fall into that narrow category. Rather, they are looking for a strong language program, one that is more robust than those found in public schools. They are also looking for a curriculum that is delivered through a different lens, one that is more cognizant of the diversity of the global community, and more reflective of a student’s place within that wider world. Certainly, Lycée international de Calgary provides all of that. The ideal student is one looking for a challenge and to learn within a diverse community of peers.


We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"Lycée international de Calgary is an independent French school, part of a network of 600 French school in 140 countries. Offering full-day programs from Preschool to Grade 12, with small class sizes and bilingual learning, it is Calgary's only school accredited by both the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education. Join us in providing a nurturing, inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual learning environment that empowers your child to thrive academically, socially, and culturally."

  • Bilingual instruction with exceptional academic standards
  • Learn within an international environment
  • Lycée Calgary teaches the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula.
  • Alberta High School Diploma and French Baccalaureate
  • Member of CAIS, AFSA, AISCA and AEFE

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"We are proud to offer a unique bilingual educational experience. We are the only school in Calgary that follows both the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education...(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"The Lycée is where two seemingly different systems - the French educational system and the Canadian - merge together seamlessly. Through nearly 60 years of experience, we have...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"Approximately 80 per cent of Lycée Calgary families do not speak French at home and choose the school for its intensive program from France. Maternelle (which encompasses...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"The school is proudly bilingual. Whereas some French schools focus their efforts on cultural and linguistic preservation of French, we integrate English from the very start of...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Families choose our school for its excellent French education. We are the only school in Alberta to teach the French curriculum, alongside the Alberta material, which means...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"We are primarily known as a bilingual school that teaches the French curriculum, and also as an international school that blends the best of Canadian and French teaching...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

Information not yet available.

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"The school is preparing to open a new maternelle building in January 2025, with eight new classrooms for our youngest students. This change will allow us to have our learners in...(more)

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"In 2025, the school is about to undertake a new strategic planning process to define our future. With a capital project now complete, the school will engage with families,...(more)


We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

Lycée international de Calgary: Parent Review from Katheryn Carley

Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 1 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Katheryn Carley to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Lycée international de Calgary.

Lycée international de Calgary: Alumni Review from Grégoire Bibaut

Watch our alum interview with Grégoire Bibaut to learn about the unique experience of attending Lycée international de Calgary.

Parent, Deniz Basibuyuk (2018)

(4.6)

My daughter enjoyed the school environment and the size of the school allowed kids to feel like it’s their home. She has always felt like she was academically ahead of her age group compared to different schools. Having friends from every country in the world, allowed her to feel like a citizen of the world and she already has a great network around the world. In the school environment, kids are exposed to different world views and culture, which allows them to develop skills of empathy. Teachers are very dedicated. Not to mention the strength of language skills. It is the only school in Calgary where kids can learn French like a native language- not only as a second language. The school also provides the luxury of a safe roof, whichever country they might need to go to. Parents can choose the luxury and comfort of having their children in the same school from maternal and kindergarten- all the way to high school graduation.

Parent, Brigitte Smith (2018)

(4.9)

I have to say that the class sizes really are what make our children feel comfortable, less kids make it calmer and not as chaotic. Also the teachers we had this past year are wonderful. We have seen our children have so much more confidence in their work. The positive energy and encouragement is so helpful. Our kids love the playground, the outdoor space, the climbing wall, the school programs. The friends they have are multi-cultural or from a different country. There is nothing that my kids have said they dislike and I feel the same way. Our experience at LLP has been wonderful and nothing has been disappointing for our family. We plan on sending our younger children there as well and can't wait to try the Maternelle Program for 3 & 4 year olds.
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