Académie de la Capitale vs Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines
Académie de la Capitale and Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines are both in Ottawa, about 16 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian programmes. Académie de la Capitale also offers IB and Bespoke, and Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines also offers French and Montessori. Published annual fees are CA$200 - 32,480 at Académie de la Capitale and CA$12,600 - 14,300 at Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines, which puts Académie de la Capitale roughly 21% higher. Académie de la Capitale takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines from 2 to 13. Académie de la Capitale is the larger school, with around 35 pupils to Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines's 20.
Canadian Curriculum, French Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
35
Pupils
20
Typical class size
Typical class size
10
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
French, English
Instruction language
French
Opened
Opened
1998
Opened
2003
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Campus address: 3448 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON K2H 8H7. Directions and campus information are available via Google Maps.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Académie Providence Sœurs Antonines is a private Catholic school in Ottawa that teaches in French and offers a trilingual academic program. It is AEFE-certified and affiliated with France through the AEFE network.
Stages
Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) bilingual; Pre-Secondary Programme (Grades 7–8); Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grades 9–12).
Stages
Preschool and Kindergarten; Primary and Intermediate.
School type
School type
Private micro-school.
School type
Catholic private French-language school in Ottawa with a trilingual program.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Differentiated instruction tailored to each student's exceptionality; SMILE Literacy Programme.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada; affiliated with Ontario Ministry of Education.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through the AEFE network (AEFE-certified).
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Catholic.
School day structure
School day structure
Campus/office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
School day structure
Preschool (Maternelle) schedule: 08:00–15:15, with 08:00–08:20 arrivals, 08:20–08:30 morning prayer, 12:15–13:00 lunch, and 15:00–15:15 departure. Primary – Cycle 2 (CP-CE1-CE2): 08:00–15:30, including 09:30–09:37 snack, 12:00–12:15 silent reading, 13:00–13:30 lunch/recreation, and 15:20–15:30 departure. Primary – Cycle 3 & 4 (CM1-CM2; 6e-5e): 08:00–15:40, including 10:25–11:00 snack/recreation, 12:00–12:15 silent reading, 13:00–13:30 lunch/recreation, and 15:30–15:40 departure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees and one‑time charges - Application fee: USD/CAD $200.00 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Family membership fee: USD/CAD $3,500.00 (one‑time, non‑refundable; payable when the family accepts an invitation to join the school). - International student administrative fee (for international enrolments): $1,700.00 (non‑refundable); an additional $4,040.00 applies if enrolment is processed through an external agency. A yearly student charge account fee of $975.00 applies to cover incidental activities and is payable at the start of the year.
Tuition fees by programme / year group (full details per programme and common payment splits) - IB Primary Years Programme — Kindergarten (Kinder) options: - Kinder Option A (10 months, school year only): $22,420.00 if enrolled on or before the early deadline; $24,253.00 if enrolled after that deadline. Per‑month equivalent (10 months): $2,242.00 or $2,425.30 respectively. Payments are normally collected monthly (see Billing schedule). - Kinder Option B (10 months + AcadeCamp summer sessions): $25,085.00 if enrolled on or before the early deadline; $26,920.00 if enrolled after. Per‑month equivalent (10 months): $2,508.50 or $2,692.00 respectively. - IB Primary Years Programme — Grades 1 to 6 (PYP / PYP Next): - Standard tuition: $21,450.00 if enrolled on or before the early deadline; $23,285.00 if enrolled after that deadline. Per‑month equivalent (10 months): $2,145.00 or $2,328.50 respectively. For international students in this cohort the posted full‑time tuition and a two‑payment schedule are used (see International section). - Pre‑Secondary School Programme (PSSP) and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — Grades 7 to 12: - Domestic tuition: $23,390.00 if enrolled on or before the early deadline; $25,221.50 if enrolled after that deadline. Per‑month equivalent (10 months): $2,339.00 or $2,522.15 respectively. - International students (per child, full‑time examples and two‑payment splits): - International IB PYP Next (Kinder) — Full year: $23,440.00. Two‑payment schedule shown: On or before Aug 15: $14,064.00; Jan 15: $9,376.00. - International IB PYP Next (10 months + AcadeCamp) — Full year: $26,105.00. Two‑payment schedule: On or before Aug 15: $15,663.00; Jan 15: $10,442.00. - International IB PYP Next (Ages 6–Grade 6) — Full year: $23,875.00. Two‑payment schedule: On or before Aug 15: $14,325.00; Jan 15: $9,550.00. - International PSSP / OSSD (Grades 7–12) — Full year: $25,815.00. Two‑payment schedule: On or before Aug 15: $15,489.00; Jan 15: $10,326.00. - Sibling discount: 10% tuition discount when a sibling also attends.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Domestic (non‑international) standard payment method: delivery of post‑dated cheques dated the 1st of each month covering the contract period (first cheque dated the contract submission date) or, upon approval by Finance, payment by e‑Transfer to finance@acadecap.org using the password acadecapfees. Payments by e‑Transfer are due by the 1st of each month. Tuition is typically allocated across the 10‑month school session unless an alternative schedule is specifically approved by Finance. A $50.00 surcharge applies to any dishonoured cheque; a 2% interest applies to late payments. Accounts in arrears may lead to interruption of student access until resolved. - International students: the school publishes a two‑payment schedule for full‑year international tuition (examples: amounts due on or before Aug 15 and Jan 15 as listed per programme). Certain international‑specific fees (Application, Family Membership, International Student Fee and Yearly Student Charge) must be paid in full together with the first tuition installment before an official Letter of Acceptance is issued. Tuition deadlines for late enrolments may require payment in full by an earlier date (specified in the enrolment terms).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day micro‑school model and fees reflect day programmes and optional supervision services.
Other costs and optional fees - Supervision (before/after school) options and costs vary by programme: - PYP Next optional supervision: Option A (a.m. and p.m.) $3,105.00/year ($1,035.00/trimester); Option B (a.m. or p.m.) $1,552.50/year ($517.50/trimester). - PSSP supervision: Option A (a.m. and p.m.) $975.00/year ($325.00/trimester); Option B (a.m. or p.m.) $487.50/year ($162.50/trimester). Drop‑ins before 8:30 am or after 4:30 pm are subject to a $25 fee; late pick‑up after 5:30 pm is $25 per incident. Supervision fees are non‑refundable. - Special programmes (non‑refundable unless specifically stated): - ESL/FSL Sheltering and Support Programme: $4,250.00 per year. - SMILE (Systematic Multisensory Intensive Literacy Education) programme: $4,250.00 per year. - Classroom Individualized Support (CIS): $9,500.00 per year; if one‑to‑one specialist support is required, an additional hourly rate of $40.00 applies. - Meals: students Grade 1 and up may participate in the lunch programme (external caterer) with payments made to the caterer; Monday pizza lunch options and other meal programmes are charged separately as published. The cost of uniforms is the family's responsibility. Additional optional activity fees (water polo, ski lessons/lift, out‑of‑school sport trips, end‑of‑year trips, transportation not tied to a unit of inquiry, and certain enrichment activities) may apply.
Refund and withdrawal terms - Commitment: enrolment indicates commitment for the full academic year; staffing and other commitments are made for the full 10‑month period and parents/guardians are liable for the account balance from the date specified in the enrolment contract. Written notice of withdrawal is required (30 days). - Voluntary withdrawal, expulsion for cause, or irreconcilable disagreement occurring before 11:59 pm on June 30: the school retains 25% of the total tuition fees and any other contracted services; any refund due will be processed on the date published in the admissions schedule. Written notice of withdrawal is mandatory to qualify for any refund. - Withdrawal, expulsion or termination after 12:00 am on July 1: the school is entitled to the total tuition fees payable (no refund). The Board may, at its discretion, approve an installment plan or, in compassionate circumstances, reduce or eliminate the non‑refundable portion.
Fee payment options (accepted methods and penalties) - Accepted payment methods stated in the school's fee policies: post‑dated cheques (dated the 1st of each month) or e‑Transfer to finance@acadecap.org using the password acadecapfees (e‑Transfer requires Finance approval in some cases). International payment schedules generally use two installments with specified due dates. No routine credit‑card payment option is listed in the published fee documents. A $50.00 fee is charged for any dishonoured cheque; 2% interest applies to late payments. Accounts in arrears may result in interruption of access to the school's programmes.
Fee details
Application and registration fees
- CAD 500 per new student — dossier (application) fee, payable at receipt of the application. - CAD 1,000 per new family — one-time family registration fee, payable at final registration; not deductible from annual tuition and non‑refundable. - CAD 1,000 per child — deposit at registration or re‑registration that reserves a place; non‑refundable but deductible from the annual tuition. For re‑registration this deposit is due by the date specified (example: prior-year schedule shows a re‑registration deposit due by January 15).
Tuition fees (2026–2027) — breakdown per year group and per installment (amounts in CAD)
Note: amounts shown are the annual tuition and how that annual total is collected: deposit at registration, a first payment due before August 16, 2026, then five equal installment payments (each installment listed below).
- Preschool (Tarif unique Maternelle — PS, MS, GS): - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment (due before Aug 16, 2026): CAD 2,000. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 2,100. - Annual tuition total: CAD 13,500.
- Elementary (CP – CM2), 1st child: - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment (due before Aug 16, 2026): CAD 2,100. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 1,900. - Annual tuition total: CAD 12,600.
- Middle school (6ème – 5ème – 4ème), 1st child: - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment: CAD 2,300. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 2,200. - Annual tuition total: CAD 14,300.
- Middle school (6ème – 5ème – 4ème), 2nd child: - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment: CAD 1,800. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 2,200. - Annual tuition total: CAD 13,800.
- Middle school (6ème – 5ème – 4ème), 3rd child: - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment: CAD 1,800. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 2,100. - Annual tuition total: CAD 13,300.
- Middle school (6ème – 5ème – 4ème), 4th child: - Deposit at registration: CAD 1,000. - First payment: CAD 1,800. - Five equal installments (each): CAD 2,200. - Annual tuition total: CAD 12,800.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is collected in seven payments: the registration deposit, a payment due before August 16, 2026, then five installment payments due on 1 September, 1 November 2026, 1 January, 1 March and 1 May 2027. - Services optionnels (service de garde, repas chaud, activités périscolaires) are billed and payable in five installments with due dates: 1 September, 1 November, 1 January, 1 March and 1 May. - Absences temporary or partial do not qualify for tuition reimbursement; fees are not reduced for temporary absences. - Late payments incur an additional charge of 2% for any installment unpaid 10 calendar days after the due date. Consequences for non‑payment include withholding of the student's report card and possible use of a collection agency.
Optional services and extracurricular fees (annual amounts in CAD)
- Supervised before/after‑school care and study: - Before school (Mon–Fri, 07:30): CAD 1,040 per year. - After school (Mon–Thu, 15:30–17:30): CAD 2,100 per year. - After school (Fridays, 13:00–17:30): CAD 1,200 per year.
- Hot meals (including a snack for PS where indicated): - Monday–Thursday (MS – 4e): CAD 1,250 per year. - Monday–Thursday (PS, mandatory): CAD 1,450 per year. - Friday (MS – 4e): CAD 320 per year. - Friday (PS, mandatory): CAD 370 per year.
- Extracurricular activities (annual fees vary by activity and grade level; examples listed): piano, classical dance, gymnastics, visual arts, folkloric dance, soccer, robotics, choir, guitar, violin, chess, ping‑pong, Spanish, Mandarin. Listed activity fees are generally in the range CAD 820 to CAD 1,080 per year depending on the activity and student level. Exact activity fees are identified per activity on the school fee schedule.
Other costs
- Manuels scolaires (textbooks), school supplies, student account charges and any certification/homologation fees are not included in the tuition; these costs are invoiced and payable at the start of the school year (together with the first August payment). The uniform is purchased separately from the supplier TopMarks and paid by parents at the time of order. - Administrative charges: CAD 20 for requests for documents already issued (tax receipts, report cards, attestations, etc.). Arrival/departure tardiness charges: CAD 5 per family for the first delay within the first five minutes after the scheduled time, then CAD 1 per minute for each subsequent minute. - Tax receipts for eligible fees are issued (receipt schedule described in the school financial regulation).
Refunds and withdrawal policy
- Registration deposits, application (dossier) fees and the one‑time family registration fee are non‑refundable. The registration deposit is deductible from the annual tuition. - For withdrawal during the school year, parents must submit a written notice to administration. Any withdrawal triggers charges corresponding to the August installment, the full cost of school materials, tuition for the month of withdrawal and preceding months, and the tuition for the month following the withdrawal; the full outstanding invoice must be settled before a student departs. - Refund of pre‑paid tuition (after deducting the deposit, dossier fee and family registration fee) follows this schedule: refunds of 25% of the paid tuition are available if withdrawal occurs between August 15 and August 30 preceding the school year; no refund is issued for withdrawals after August 30. This refund policy also applies if the school initiates the withdrawal. Refunds are issued to the person who made the payment.
Boarding / Residential provision
- Boarding is not offered; no boarding fees are listed in the school's 2026–2027 financial documents.
Fee payment options
- Online payment service (Plastiq) is accepted for tuition payments. Bank transfer is accepted as an alternative method. Invoices and account statements are issued electronically. Optional services follow the five‑installment schedule.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school uses competency-based curricula and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
Curriculum details
The program complies with the Ontario Ministry of Education requirements and integrates the French Ministry of Education programs, applying the Sisters Antonines' personalized and communal pedagogy with Montessori principles in a structured, intercultural environment. The pedagogical approach respects each student's pace and learning style to foster autonomy and self-esteem. Providence Academy is the only French-language Catholic private school in Ontario to offer such a program. The Kindergarten program runs from 2 years 4 months to 5 years; Primary and Intermediate serves ages 6 to 13, with an enriched curriculum. The language program is trilingual: French and English are taught as first languages, with a third language offered as a second language—Arabic starting in Moyenne Section (age 4) and Spanish or Mandarin starting in CP or Grade 1.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Small class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Post-secondary progression includes admittance to programs and universities and to colleges of choice with scholarships, based on mastery of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) course content.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
We shape our approach around each student's exceptionality with differentiated learning experiences to help students reach their full potential.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Attend a Campus Tour or an Open House. Request a school tour or attend a scheduled Open House to explore our facilities and meet our educators. This is an opportunity for prospective students and parents to experience our micro school environment.
Start the Application & Schedule a Visit Day. Request the application documentation, complete it and schedule a day of visit for your child.
Participate in an Interview. After obtaining feedback on the visit day, an interview with our team will be scheduled to review the visit day observation and assessment, discuss your child, collect additional information, and answer any questions.
Review & Decision. The admissions committee will review your application, the visit day assessment and admissions interview. You will be notified of the decision by the specified deadline.
Proceed with Enrollment. Upon receiving letter of acceptance, complete the enrollment contract. Receive details on school year logistics and the start date for your child.
Admissions
1. Age of entry. Maternelle 2 years 4 months; TPS: must have reached 2 years 7 months before December 31 of the entry year. Kindergarten 3 years: age 3 by December 31 of the entry year. Kindergarten 4 years: age 4 by December 31 of the entry year. Preschool 5 years: age 5 before December 31 of the entry year. Primary 1: age 6 by December 31 of the entry year. These age requirements determine placement for the upcoming school year. 2. Primary entrance examination. An entrance examination is required for entry into Primary and tests knowledge in French, English and mathematics. It is held in the second half of March. 3. Kindergarten entry. An interview with the child is conducted before registration for Kindergarten. The interview verifies the child's understanding and expression in French. The interview forms part of the registration process. 4. Admission forms. Registration forms can be completed online by submitting the application. Applications begin December 1st of each year. After December 15, registrations are accepted according to availability. The process also requires submission of documents as part of the online application. 5. Admission forms downloads. Admission forms are downloadable: Registration Form 2026-2027 and Re-registration Form 2026-2027. Complete and submit the forms as part of the application process. 6. Important school forms. Important school forms are available for download: Guide for Parents, School and Gym Uniforms, and Optional Annual Services.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships: The Overall Academic Achievement awards include a tuition scholarship for the following year. The Transcending Borders award and the Founding Director's Award also confer tuition scholarships.
