Calgary French and International School

Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a private French language immersion and International Baccalaureate[1] school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. All subjects are taught in French, except English and Spanish.[2]

Calgary French & International School
Address
700 77 Street S.W.

Calgary
,
Alberta
,
T3H 5R1

Canada
Coordinates51.067°N 114.199°W / 51.067; -114.199
Information
School typePrivate Elementary and Junior high/High school
Founded1969
Head of SchoolMme. Margaret Dorrance
GradespreK-12
LanguageEnglish, French immersion and Spanish
CampusSuburban
AreaWest Calgary
Colour(s)Red and Navy         
Team nameVikings
Communities servedCougar Ridge & Lakeview
Public transit accessCalgary Transit Route 453
Websitewww.cfis.com

According to the Fraser Institute Report Card on Alberta's Secondary and Elementary Schools 2019, CFIS achieved a top ranking of schools in Alberta.[3][4][5][6] It is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Associated School,[2][7][8] as well as Round Square affiliated,[9] and it is accredited by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools.[10]

The $20 million dollar 120,000 square foot school facility was built in two phases, in 2003 and 2005.[11] The two-story school facility includes 45 classrooms, two library/resource areas, two science labs, dedicated music rooms, dedicated art studios, an outdoor classroom, double-court regulation gyms, a junior-sized baseball diamond, a running track and soccer pitch, and two theatre-style classrooms.

References
  1. "Calgary French and International School". International Baccalaureate®. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  2. "Calgary French & International School - Calgary Private Day School". www.ourkids.net. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  3. "Calgary French & International School Calgary Alberta Academic school ranking". alberta.compareschoolrankings.org. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  4. "Two Calgary schools get top marks in Alberta school rankings - 660 NEWS". www.660citynews.com. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  5. "Calgary Schools Rate High in Provincial Rankings". Calgary Herald. 2019-06-15. pp. B1. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  6. "Ranking Alberta's high schools". Calgary Herald. 2019-06-15. pp. B3. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  7. "Smaller class sizes bring variety of benefits". Calgary Herald. 2018-11-07. pp. D2. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  8. "Challenging programs prep students". Calgary Herald. 2014-02-27. p. 56. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  9. "Embracing global ideals". Calgary Herald. 2017-11-08. p. 44. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  10. "CAIS Canadian Accredited Independent Schools - Calgary French and International School". www.cais.ca. 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  11. "Our Story | Calgary French & International School". cfis.com. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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