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Welcome to the
Canadian academy
of Libya

About CAL

The Canadian Academy of Libya (CAL) is a private international school, based in Tripoli, Libya, with K-12 classes centered on the Ontario curriculum, since our founding in 2012, we have grown to become one of the leading international schools in the country, consistently recognized as such by the Ministry of Education. The Canadian Academy of Libya develops well-rounded students with a deep sense of personal integrity who have the moral character, love of learning, and self-confidence to realize their full-potential.

CAL is the first school in Libya to introduce the Canadian curriculum and implement the Canadian educational system.

At CAL education is seen as the most desirable route to enjoying a decent living and to enhancing personal growth and happiness.

The Canadian
Education System

Canadian education systems very effectively integrate learners from various backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities and with differing learning abilities and needs, skillsets, capabilities and aptitudes. Canada consistently ranks higher in key subject areas Math, Science and Reading.

Latest PISA ranking place Canada ahead of US, UK and European countries in 3 key subject areas (English, Science and Math). In particular, Canadian educational systems very effectively integrate learners from various backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities and with differing learning abilities and needs, skillsets, capabilities and aptitudes.

The Canadian
Education System

Canadian education systems very effectively integrate learners from various backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities and with differing learning abilities and needs, skillsets, capabilities and aptitudes. Canada consistently ranks higher in key subject areas Math, Science and Reading. Latest PISA ranking place Canada ahead of US, UK and European countries in 3 key subject areas (English, Science and Math). In particular, Canadian educational systems very effectively integrate learners from various backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities and with differing learning abilities and needs, skillsets, capabilities and aptitudes.

Our
mission

CAL is a community of lifelong learners. CAL provides each student with the opportunity to achieve his/her personal best within an International education environment. The school prepares students to succeed in English-speaking schools, colleges, and eventually universities. Our students will acquire the skills and attitude necessary to be intellectually reflective, lead a lifetime of meaningful work, be caring and ethical citizens, and be physically and mentally healthy. Our educational philosophy is based on providing a blend of the best Western and Libyan educational practices. We will at all times be sensitive to local values, traditions, and customs.

Our
Vision

CAL encourages students to actively discover and develop their intellectual, physical, and creative potential. The school demonstrates its commitment to the development of the whole child, through stimulating academic and curricular programs that prepare students to learn and achieve success in an ever-changing global society.

Why cal?

What makes CAL different than
other educational institutions

A high-challenge, high-support environment that encourages growth and engagement.
Dedicated, expert teachers who get to know their students not only as learners, but as people.
Trusted Advisers who help all students get the most out of their experience.
Abundant opportunities for students to pursue their passions through high-caliber athletics, arts and other extracurricular programs.
Skill- and character-building experiences through progressively more challenging Outdoor Education trips.
Lasting friendships with students across many different grades, nurtured by vibrant school life and our abundant social spaces.

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