Where Curiosity Grows Into Confidence
An accredited-funded K–6 independent school in NW Calgary integrating the rigorous Alberta Curriculum, IB Primary Years Programme inquiry, and hands-on STEAM & AI learning in a warm family environment.
School Year 2026–2027 Admissions
Applications & waitlist open on a first-come, first-served basis. No entrance examinations required.
Information Session & Campus Tour
Join our school leadership for an interactive walkthrough of our inquiry classrooms and STEAM innovation lab.
Upcoming Dates & Policy Session
Missed the August 21st Parents-Teachers Meet-n-Greet with Policy Session?
Accredited, Funded & Affiliated Educational Frameworks
Preparing Learners to Shape the Future
Calgary International Academy integrates the Alberta Program of Studies, IB Primary Years Programme, and STEAM education to develop knowledgeable, creative, responsible, and globally minded learners prepared to navigate—and help shape—an evolving world.
An Integrated Educational Model
Our unique synthesis of provincial standards, international inquiry, and STEAM creates a foundation where young learners thrive.
Alberta Program of Studies
Strong provincial mastery in literacy, numeracy, science, French, and social studies.
IB Primary Years Programme
Candidate School framework fostering self-directed inquiry and international-mindedness.
STEAM & AI Integration
Applied coding, robotics, engineering challenges, and creative digital problem solving.
Global Citizenship
Developing empathy, environmental stewardship, and respect for shared planetary care.
Inquiry & Creativity
Meeting children with wonder, nurturing curiosity into lifelong academic confidence.
Programs at Calgary International Academy
From early childhood through upper elementary, our programs provide a balanced continuum of intellectual wonder and academic growth.
Pre-Kindergarten
Joyful play-based inquiry, early literacy, sensory exploration, and foundational STEAM discovery.
Kindergarten
Full-day inquiry integrating Alberta standards with IB PYP units, early reading fluency, and math.
Grades 1 – 3
Structured academic mastery, cooperative inquiry projects, living systems science, and STEAM labs.
Grades 4 – 6
Advanced critical thinking, robotics, computational literacy, and culminating IB PYP Exhibition.
Summer STEAM & AI Camps
Immersive weekly camps in junior robotics, science experiments, animation, game design, and youth leadership.
100% School Supplies Included
All classroom textbooks, notebooks, art materials, and learning technology devices are included in monthly school fees.
An Environment Where Young Minds Thrive
At Calgary International Academy, students are active participants in their learning journey. Through transdisciplinary inquiries and hands-on scientific investigation, learners develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and international-mindedness.
Begin Your Child's Journey at CIA
Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not require pre-admission entrance examinations, and all classroom school supplies are fully included in your monthly fees.
School Announcements
School Year 2026–27 Registration & Waitlist
Enrollment is available across Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–6 on a first-come, first-served basis.
2027–28 Information Session & School Tour
Meet our leadership team, explore our inquiry-based classrooms, and learn about the IB PYP & STEAM framework.
Important Upcoming School Dates
Please note: September 25 (PD Day - No School) and September 30 (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - No School).
Discover What Learning Can Become
Explore Calgary International Academy and discover an educational environment designed to help young learners grow, think, create, and contribute.