Calgary Board of Education

Search for a CAPS-I Member School

The Calgary Board of Education offers a quality educational experience to all of its students. With highly trained teachers, dynamic programming, and consistent results, students are exposed to some of the highest standards of academic excellence in the world! As the largest school board in Western Canada, we offer our students many opportunities and extensive support. In each of our high schools, an international student coordinator works with students to provide a customized timetable based on the student’s needs and goals. This personalization allows students to engage and excel in their learning while supporting them as they learn about Canadians, their country and culture.

Calgary Board of Education schools have different levels of English as a Second Language classes, a full range of academic classes, interesting complimentary classes (options), and extra-curricular activities to suit most interests! Depending on the student’s English proficiency, international students can access the same regular academic classes (Math, Sciences, Social Studies, and English), Advanced Placement courses, or International Baccalaureate courses, as Canadian students. Students can also access the wide variety of complimentary courses offered at our schools. Some examples would be Fine Arts (such as Choir, Jazz Band, Music, Dance, Art, Drama, etc.) and Career and Technology Studies, (such as Cosmetology, Welding, Pre-Engineering, Graphic Design, Construction, Auto body, Mechanics, etc.), and Languages (such as Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, etc.). There are too many to name them all! Please see specific school websites (www.cbe.ab.ca) for more details regarding the courses and extra-curricular classes that each school offers.

Program Details

Program Established: 2002

Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 semester, Short Term, Teacher Training

Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Sports, Fine Arts

Educational Programs offered in: English, French, Other

Total number of schools: 221

High schools for international students: 18

Total Students: 104000

Total International Students: 636

International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12 (All grades are accepted – certain restrictions apply. See website for more details)

Nearest Airport Calgary International Airport

Location

Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada with 1.3 million residents. It is a short one hour drive to Banff and the famous Rocky Mountains. The region's climate is variable and noted for warm Chinook winds that produce mild winters.

Accommodation

The Calgary Board of Education believes that being immersed in Canadian life and culture is one of the most enriching and positive experiences for our international students. CBE Homestay staff locates excellent host families in the City of Calgary, exclusively for CBE international students (15 or older). All families:

• Have had a thorough interview to determine suitability;
• have had a home inspection;
• have had references checked;
• passed a police record check;
• are enthusiastic to receive international students
• speak English in the home

Once students are matched with their new Canadian family, supervision and support are provided by our Homestay Coordinators throughout their stay. Students are supported in schools and have access to our Homestay Coordinators 24/7 in the event of a problem or emergency. While living in Calgary, homestay students become a member of their Calgary family!

Application & Fee Information

Entrance Dates: Grades 10-12: September 4, 2012 & February 4, 2013; Grades K-9: September 4 (for full year students); January 8 for Semester 2 students

Application Deadlines: Recommended last day in May for September intake; Recommended end of November January intake

Application Fee: $250

Full Year Tuition Fee: $11,000

1 Semester Tuition Fee: $5,700

Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $400

Homestay Monthly Fee: $750

Annual Health Insurance Fee: $500

Annual Custodianship Fee: not applicable

All funds are in Canadian dollars