Calgary has four publicly funded school authorities: the Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, and two French-language authorities — Conseil scolaire FrancoSud and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord. They manage local schools, specialized programming, and attendance boundaries based primarily on residence, with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) being the largest system in the city.
Key Calgary School Authorities
Calgary Board of Education (CBE): The largest public school system in Calgary, serving students across the city with a wide range of elementary, junior high, and high schools.
Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD): Provides Catholic faith-based education throughout Calgary while following Alberta’s provincial curriculum.
Conseil scolaire FrancoSud: A French-language school authority serving eligible Francophone families in southern Alberta, including Calgary.
Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord: Operates French-language schools for eligible students in parts of Calgary and surrounding regions.
Additional Information
Catchment Areas: Your residential address determines your designated community school.
School of Choice: Families may apply to attend schools outside their designated area or specialized programs if space is available.
Programs: Offerings vary by school and authority and include French immersion, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), arts, athletics, and career-focused learning pathways.
Governance: Each school authority is governed by an elected board of trustees operating under Alberta Education guidelines.
Relocation Info
Below are links to important information that every homebuyer will find useful when relocating to Calgary.