Calgary Board of Education

Year Established : 2002
Curriculum : B.C. curriculum / IB
Type : Co-ed
Day / Boarding : Day School
International Student Support : Yes
English Preparation Program : Yes

 

Highlight / Special Features

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is located in a city of 1.3 million, next to the world famous Rocky Mountains. Calgary is a friendly, clean, and safe city offering a high standard of living.

The district has 245 schools ready to welcome international students from around the world. CBE boasts some of the top PISA scores in the world. All high schools have International Student Coordinators who assist students with course planning, transition, and post-secondary planning.

All high schools offer Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs as well as special art, music, sports, second languages and technical programs.

The CBE works with Canada Homestay Network to provide homestay placements with excellent families from around the city who are eager to host international students. Living with a Canadian family is an excellent way to learn about Canadian culture and improve English.