Private schools in Ottawa

Ottawa, ON

Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is internationally recognized as one of Canada's leading independent schools. We engage students in a dynamic learning environment inspiring them to become intellectually vibrant, compassionate and responsible citizens. Situated on 13 acres in the heart of the Nation's Capital city Ottawa, Ashbury College has access to the diverse cultural resources and amenities that a capital city has to offer. One of Ashbury's core values is international understanding. We have over 30 countries represented in our student body. Our state of the art boys? and girls? residences host 100 of the brightest and most engaged young leaders. Boarding life at Ashbury enriches our community with traditions, languages and cultures ? a perfect learning ground for international understanding. The International Baccalaureate program for our Grades 11 and 12 students and bilingual diplomas enhance diversity and a broader world view. Our extensive co-curricular program offering over 70 activities, including music, art, drama, athletics and cultural exchanges, encourages each student to develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Our rigorous academic program enhanced by small class sizes, dedicated faculty and innovative technology, prepares students for university entrance. Ashbury graduates are selected amongst the best universities worldwide. Our graduating class of 135 students win over $3 million annually in university scholarships, with a 100% placement rate and over 85% gaining entrance into their 'first choice' university. Ashbury equal success!

Ottawa, ON

Elmwood is one of the most innovative girls? schools in North America and ranked as one of the top 25 private schools in Canada. We are one of only nineteen schools in Canada to receive the Apple Distinguished School designation and the only school in the region offering all three levels of the International Baccalaureate Programme. Acclaimed for its academic excellence, caring atmosphere and strong community spirit, Elmwood is a school where girls are encouraged to stretch themselves, try new things, create and explore. We are nimble and flexible, modelling best practice in educating girls. We strike a balance between traditional academic goals and innovative approaches to achieving those goals. We create inquiring lifelong learners, compassionate and engaged global citizens, and confident, caring leaders.

Ottawa, ON

Established in 1998, Academie de la Capitale is an independent, bilingual, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3- to grade 6. Academie de la Capitale (also referred to as Acadecap) was the first authorized IB PYP school in the Ottawa/Outaouais region, and is now the only school offering the PYP in a French/bilingual coeducational setting. Our approach to learning transcend the boundaries generally imposed by grade, ability, subject and even space. Our open layout and low student/teacher ratio are designed to promote constructive interaction and respectful collaboration of students and teacher.

Ottawa, ON

St-Laurent Academy offers programs in English and French, for children from 10 months of age to 14 years. Our Programs comply with the Day Nurseries Act, and the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines. Our enriched curriculum including the arts, music, science and athletics challenge our students cognitively, emotionally and physically. At St-Laurent Academy, students develop a life-long love of learning, and there is an opportunity for every child to shine.

Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON

Blyth Academy offers a private school experience that focuses on personalized education, very small class sizes and experiential learning. This unique approach to education has met with enthusiastic response and success among students and parents since we opened our doors over 36 years ago. Today we are Canada?s largest private high school, with campuses throughout Ontario. Blyth Academy offers an academic experience that is significantly different from other private and public schools. The core principle at Blyth Academy is to provide care and empathy to our students. Designed as boutique schools, Blyth Academy?s limited enrollment enables teachers and staff to provide personalized teaching and individual care both in and out of class. Our approach is designed to fully engage the students in the academic process with a genuine learning experience founded upon curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking.

Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON

Joan of Arc Academy is unique in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. We are the region's only private elementary bilingual girls school. From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, girls at Joan of Arc build a strong bilingual educational foundation in all subjects, are able to master the English and French languages, and excel at advanced Math and Science, which are taught in English. Our students, staff and parents have created an environment that encourages academic excellence, leadership, self-discovery, commitment, self-discipline and a sense of community. The Joan of Arc Academy family atmosphere helps each student realize her academic potential and discover her value as an individual.

Ottawa, ON

AChrist-centred elementary school

Ottawa, ON

Ottawa Torah Institute is a Yeshiva High School servicing the Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto communities by fostering dynamic, interactive, Torah learning in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We offer an accredited rigorous general studies program in a carefully structured environment.

Ottawa, ON

The mission of Redeemer Christian High School is to challenge students to develop disciplined minds, hearts and bodies according to the full measure of Jesus Christ. Redeemer is an independent, inter-denominational Christian school, offering an excellent academic program for grades 9 though 12. Our teaching staff are fully certified; the school follows the Ontario Provincial curriculum and is inspected by the Ministry of Education. Graduates receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Ottawa, ON

A full-time, private, non-denominational school delivering well-rounded progamming.

Ottawa, ON

VINCI School targets the brightest students with the highest potential to excel. These special students are generally under served in traditional public or private schools. VINCI School?s mission is to offer a world of limitless opportunities to these students, as they prepare for tomorrow?s competitive world. VINCI School employs proven elements from the best teaching practices world-wide, blended to create the perfect learning pedagogy for bright children. The school provides a technology-enabled, Reggio-inspired, Montessori learning environment to ensure that its students master the 21st century skills of analysing, evaluating, problem solving planning and creating- skills critically important to a child's success in our globally competitive world. Montessori teaching has been time-tested for its effectiveness in studying process oriented subjects such as Math. Whereas, the Reggio style relies on a supportive environment where children are encouraged to be creative, collaborative and self-discover; an excellent methodology for teaching subjects such as social studies, science, and language arts. Combined, they provide the best pedagogy for developing young, bright minds.