Explore our Facility

What began as an eviction notice in mid 2002, turned into an $18 million state-of-the-art facility in Cougar Ridge, home for Calgary French & International School since fall 2003.

DESIGN
Calgary French & International School was designed to include instructional spaces that could accommodate a variety of programs. Students travel from homerooms to art rooms, from band and music rooms to drama room and stage to science laboratories.

Economy in design and construction did not adversely impact the concentration on functionality, durability and aesthetics. In working hard to achieve a consistent theme to the school, the architects added quality, natural light, and consistency that help define the comfort of interior spaces as well as provide an excellent view to the Bow River Valley.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The government has set a goal of establishing broad-band infrastructure, called the SuperNet, linking schools and other institutions in over 400 communities across the province. This initiative has created an opportunity for collaborative projects across disparate regions of the province. Already connected to the SuperNet through its hallways and classrooms, CFIS is now one of a small handful of schools in North America that is able to work effectively with schools throughout the province to create learning opportunities for both students and teachers.

CFIS’s science facilities are equipped with laboratory equipment for conducting a variety of biology, chemistry, and physics experiments. Fume hoods above lab stations as well as separate chemical storage rooms ensure the labs maintain safety standards. Labs are furnished with mobile tables and can be arranged in a variety of ways that provide flexible seating arrangements.

Facilities Facts

Over 120,000 sq. ft. of space was builtin 2003 to accommodate our growing school community, including two gymnasiums, cafeterias and libraries in addition to the many classrooms and technological features. To see more facilitiy facts and images of the construction, please click here or on the images above.

CFIS Official Opening Ceremony – Nov. 7, 2003

On November 7, 2003, CFIS celebrated the official opening of its brand new facility. Esteemed members of the community, Premier Klein, Dr. Lyle Oberg (Minister of Learning, Karen Kryczka (MLA), and Deputy Mayor Alderman Craig Burrows participated in commemorating the tremendous efforts of parents, staff, students and community partners whose vision resulted in the last 4 years of development and construction of the new school.

International Doors Opening for Calgary Students – November 4, 2003
Summary of Official Opening Ceremony - November 7, 2003

CFIS Ground-Breaking – June 10, 2002

Premier Ralph Klein spoke to students, staff, alumni, parents and community members as they turned the first shovel of earth signifying the start of construction for CFIS’s $12 million new language Immersion school in Cougar Ridge.

Premier Klein joins students to say “Oui! Yes! Si!” – June 2002