Canada, Ottawa
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IB programmes, academic clubs, STEM-focused activities, and technology initiatives as an Apple Distinguished School
7 annual theatre performances, 14 instruments available for music, visual arts, and performing arts programmes
Students from 47 countries create a diverse cultural environment. French and other languages are part of the curriculum.
65 clubs covering a wide range of interests and hobbies
Students average 72 volunteer service hours by graduation. Community service is embedded in the IB programme and school culture.
Student leadership through the house system, student council, and IB CAS projects
Physical education, 38 sports teams, and wellbeing programmes focused on girls' development
Elmwood School is an independent all-girls school in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1915. Serving approximately 385 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, Elmwood is the only school in the Ottawa region to offer all three levels of the International Baccalaureate programme. With an average class size of 15 students, the school combines the IB framework with the Ontario curriculum. The Class of 2024 achieved a 100% university acceptance rate, with CAD 15 million in scholarship offers and 46% pursuing STEM-related programmes. Elmwood is an Apple Distinguished School, one of only 19 in Canada, and is ranked among the top 25 private schools in the country. Students from 47 countries participate in 38 sports teams, 65 clubs, and a four-house system.