Portail de l’Immigrant Association (PIA) – SWIS Program
PIA’s SWIS (Settlement Workers in Schools) program offers educational and academic success support activities for the 2025/26 school year and the summer of 2026. It supports students and their families in their academic and social integration within Francophone schools in Calgary and Airdrie by providing after-school care, tutoring, parent workshops, and community events.
Activity Calendar and Registration
| Activity / Description | Date(s) | Schedule | Location | Fee | Link / Flyer |
After-School Program – Session 3 (2025/26)
Quality care provided to students by professional leaders, aimed at promoting social connections and contributing to students’ academic success. | April 07 to May 14, 2026 | 2:45 PM – 5:45 PM | In-Person – Calgary CSF Schools | Free | [Session 3 After-School Registration] |
Online Tutoring Program – Session 2 (2025/26)
Personalized support to help students reinforce their learning and develop effective study strategies. | April 07 to June 06, 2026 | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM / 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Online | Free | [Session 2 Tutoring Registration: 25-26] |
In-Person Tutoring – École de la Rose Sauvage (Grades 7 to 12)
Program open to students in grades 7 to 12 at École de la Rose Sauvage. Support available in multiple subjects. | April 20 to June 03, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | In-Person – École de la Rose Sauvage | Free | [LRS Tutoring Registration] |
2026 Summer Camps (Ages 6–11)
Two summer camps offering fun and educational activities in French, aimed at improving the skills needed for smooth integration and school transition. | July 06 to August 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | In-Person – Calgary | Free | [2026 Summer Camp Registration] |
Workshop: Healthy Lifestyles at Home – Resources for Parents
Workshop focusing on children’s rights, parent/child communication, family dynamics, and available resources for families. | July 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | In-Person – PIA / CSF Schools | Free | [Registration Link] |
Workshop: Caring for Your Well-being as a Student’s Parent
Resources, techniques, and practices to help parents take care of their mental, emotional, and physical health, thereby contributing to their children’s academic success. | July 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | In-Person – PIA / CSF Schools | Free | [Registration Link] |
NWO Day 2026 – Newcomer Orientation Day
Annual event bringing together all organizations working toward the welcoming and integration of newcomers in Calgary. | August 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | In-Person – Calgary (Location TBD) | Free | No link |
School Registration Assistance Campaign
PIA’s SWIS workers visit Conseil Scolaire FrancoSud schools in Calgary and Airdrie to assist parents with their children’s school registration process. | August 24 to September 10 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | In-Person – Calgary and Airdrie CSF Schools | Free |