Académie de la Capitale vs Elmwood School

	A Académie de la Capitale Ottawa, Canada	E Elmwood School Ottawa, Canada
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CA$200 - 32,480	Fees / year CA$18,800 - 37,650
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Girls School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 35	Pupils 385
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 1915
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 261 Buena Vista Road, Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 0V9, Canada
Stages	Stages IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) bilingual; Pre-Secondary Programme (Grades 7–8); Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grades 9–12).	Stages Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18)
School type	School type Private micro-school.	School type Independent all-girls day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students from 47 countries are represented, creating a diverse international community
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated instruction tailored to each student's exceptionality; SMILE Literacy Programme.	Additional learning support Learning support services available for students with individual needs
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Canada; affiliated with Ontario Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Canada
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
School day structure	School day structure Campus/office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	School day structure Full-day programme with optional before-school and after-school care available
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Transportation service is available for a separate fee
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 Annual tuition for 2026/27 ranges from CAD 18,800 (Pre-Kindergarten) to CAD 37,650 (Grades 1-12). An enrollment fee of CAD 4,000 to CAD 5,000 applies.
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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 Elmwood is the only school in the Ottawa region offering all three levels of the International Baccalaureate programme: the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum exceeds the expectations of the Ontario provincial curriculum and is evaluated by the IBO, Ontario Ministry of Education, and CAIS.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes with a low student-to-teacher ratio.	Student teacher ratio Average class size of 15 students with 40% of faculty holding advanced degrees
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Class of 2024: 100% university acceptance rate, CAD 15 million in total scholarship offers, 46% pursuing STEM-related post-secondary programmes
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 University and Academic Counselling department guides all students. 100% of graduates are accepted to university with substantial scholarship offers.
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 The full IB programme provides rigorous academic challenge. 46% of recent graduates pursued STEM-related programmes at university.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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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 Applications are accepted for the 2026-27 academic year. A non-refundable application fee of CAD 150 is required. Contact admissions at (613) 749-6761.
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.	Scholarships Scholarship opportunities are available. The Class of 2025 received CAD 15.2 million in total scholarship offers for university.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Contact the school for waitlist information by grade level
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