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Language of instruction in IB PYP is French and English, with both languages considered primary. A third language is offered from Grade 1 onward (primarily Spanish, with options including Mandarin, Cantonese, German, Polish, or Arabic, depending on demand and teacher availability). The PSSP (Grades 7–8) is offered in English only or with 40% French instruction, reflecting a transitional bilingual education model. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is delivered in English with the option to earn a French Immersion Certificate; DELF examinations can be prepared for starting in Grade 3.
The school teaches in English and French, with both languages treated as primary languages.
Académie de la Capitale is a micro‑school in Ottawa offering a JK–12 program with a bilingual (French and English) emphasis and a Canadian curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The school serves learners aged 4 to 18 and is affiliated with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Founded in 1998, it emphasizes inclusive access for students with diverse needs, including giftedness, dyslexia, and ASD. NCC Heritage Farm House campus on 3448 Richmond Road provides discovery spaces. Facilities include a STEM Maker Lab, a Media/Visual Art Workspace, a Music Room and a Martial Arts Dojo, all within grounds and nature trails. The IB PYP inquiry approach sits alongside a 3‑tier 21st‑century curriculum for Grades 7–12, delivered in French and English, plus options for third languages and the OSSD English track with a French Immersion certificate. After‑school clubs include chess, D&D and coding; AcadeMUN and i.S.T.E.A.M. camps expand learning beyond class.
