Calgary French & International School
International · Calgary
Overview
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is more than a school—it’s a vibrant, globally minded community where students and families from over 30 nationalities come together to create a rich and dynamic learning environment. This strong sense of connection, combined with meaningful family partnerships, helps shape confident, curious, and engaged learners.
What sets CFIS apart is its exceptional multilingual program. Students begin French immersion as early as junior preschool, graduate fully bilingual in French and English, and develop functional fluency in Spanish. This early and immersive approach not only builds language mastery but also strengthens critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding—skills essential for the future.
CFIS offers a rigorous and well-rounded academic experience, blending strong academics with the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, enriched co-curricular opportunities, and personalized learning support. Students benefit from dedicated educators, small learning environments, and a wide range of programs in the arts, athletics, leadership, and global engagement.
As a UNESCO Associated School with international programs like Round Square and Travel Studies, CFIS empowers students to think beyond borders, engage in real-world issues, and develop as compassionate, globally aware citizens. Graduates leave CFIS as confident, multilingual leaders, prepared to succeed in top universities in Canada and around the world.
Guided by its core values; We Care, We Connect, We Strive, and We Grow, CFIS nurtures the whole child and opens a world of possibilities for every student.
Academics
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a private French immersion and international school offering an immersive French language learning environment from Early Childhood through Senior School (Junior Preschool to Grade 12). The school also offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and emphasizes global education and bilingual learning.
Curriculum
Examinations
Accreditations
Fees & Tuition
Day School Fees
2026-27 Tuition fee schedule
JUNIOR PRESCHOOL:
$20,260 Full Day
PRESCHOOL AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN:
$10,610 Half Day
$20,260 Full Day
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3:
$18,670
GRADES 4 TO 6:
$18,930
GRADES 7 TO 9:
$20,570
GRADES 10 TO 12:
$21,820
EMBARK GRADES 1 TO 3:
$23,340
EMBARK GRADE 4 to 5:
$23,670
EMBARK GRADE 7:
$25,720
A 10% tuition discount is applied to the enrolment of a 3rd child (Kindergarten and higher only)
A 15% tuition discount is applied to the enrolment of a 4th child (Kindergarten and higher only)
Fee Payment Options
Upon receiving a placement offer, a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 is required to secure the placement. This deposit is applied to your child’s tuition. The balance of the tuition is payable in your choice of three schedules:
Full-payment schedule where the balance is due in September.
Semi-annual schedule where the balance is payable half in September and half in February. (The semi-annual installment plan includes annual administration fees of $100 per semi-annual payment).
Monthly schedule where balance is due in ten equal payments from September through June (The 10-month installment plan includes annual administration fees of $40 per monthly payment).
New Family Fees
There are two one-time fees applicable to families new to CFIS:
New Family Membership Fee — $2,000 (non-refundable) due May 1 prior to the year starting school.
Building Fund Loan — $4,000 due September 1. Families can choose to donate all or a portion of the Building Fund Loan back to CFIS or request that this fee be returned to them once the last child leaves the school.
Additional Fees
Tuition includes all field trip fees, as determined by each divisional Principal.
New Applications — $275
Annual Registration — $500 per family, due May 1st prior to the start of the next school year
Uniforms — variable via our school uniform supplier, InSchoolwear.
Additional fees will apply for optional programs including, but not limited to: Travel Studies, Debate, Athletics. Band, IB Exams, University Tours, and Musical.
Before- and After-School Care — optional for students in Preschool to Grade 6
Busing — optional for Preschool to Grade 12 students
Extra-curricular Activities
Our students experience a variety of co-curricular activities as they move through their educational journey at CFIS. Through physical education, art and music classes at all ages, and the addition of clubs, band, sports teams and musical theatre in our elementary and secondary grades, we foster well rounded students with additional skills, confidence and empathy.
Facilities
From spacious gyms to well-equipped cafeterias and classrooms, CFIS offers a range of facilities to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Gyms:
South (Elementary) Gym: 7000 sq. ft.
North (Secondary) Gym: 8000 sq. ft.
Sports Fields:
Main Soccer Field: 100m x 60m
Two (2) U12 Pitches: 60m x 45m
Community Spaces:
Seed (Elementary) Cafeteria
Core (Secondary) Cafeteria
Classroom
Elementary Music Room
Secondary Band Room
Things to Know
Enrollment
Accepts students from Junior Preschool through Grade 12 (Early Childhood: Junior Preschool, Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten; Primary: Grades 1–5; Middle: Grades 6–8; Senior: Grades 9–12).
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