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Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Lycée Claudel is a French-language international school in Ottawa, affiliated with the AEFE network and teaching the French public education system to students aged 3 to 18. Senior cycle follows the Baccalaureate from Seconde to Terminale, with nine specializations including HGGSP, HLP, SES, Cinéma audiovisuel, NSI, SPC, SVT and Mathématiques. The International French Baccalaureate (BFI) is available for students aiming at North American universities. English, Spanish and Latin are offered, with orientation sessions to help students choose university programs. Riverside Drive houses a Health Centre on second floor with a treatment room and a CDI library supported by two librarians. Four labs and a digital science room support practical work. The PE program covers basketball, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance and more. Extracurriculars include coding and robotics, science clubs, theatre and music, and language clubs; ADN-AEFE exchanges connect students internationally. Opened in 1962, the school has occupied Riverside Drive since 1972.
French-language international school affiliated with the AEFE network (Agency for French Education Abroad)
Country affiliation
France
Bus service
School bus service operates for Moyenne Section (MS) and above. Three routes: North Line (Gatineau), East Line (Orléans), West Line (Kanata). Switzer CARTY Transportation operates the service. Registration via COBA portal. Real-time tracking with EZ Parent app.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Claudel ranges from CAD 13,746 to CAD 17,661 for 2026/27.
Application / file-opening fees and initial registration
- File opening fee (application): CAD 310 per child. - One-time single rate for new families (new-family fee): CAD 2,000 per family. - Registration deposit / amount payable at registration: CAD 1,200 per child (payable June 1 for re-enrolling students and payable at registration for new students).
Tuition — Maternelle (flat rate)
- Registration deposit: CAD 1,200 per child. - Option A — Three installments: three payments of CAD 5,100 (due September, December and March). - Option B — Monthly payments: CAD 1,700 per month (September through May; 9 monthly payments). - Total annual tuition (all-inclusive of the above installments): CAD 16,500.
Tuition — Elementary (CP to CM2) — per child, by family rank
- Registration deposit: CAD 1,200 per child. - Elder (first) child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,971 per installment (Sept, Dec, March). - Monthly option: CAD 1,657 per month (September–May). - Total annual tuition: CAD 16,113. - Second child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,710 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,570 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 15,330. - Third child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,446 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,482 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 14,538. - Fourth child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,182 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,394 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 13,746.
Tuition — Collège (6e to 3e) — per child, by family rank
- Registration deposit: CAD 1,200 per child. - Elder (first) child: - Three-installment option: CAD 5,268 per installment (Sept, Dec, March). - Monthly option: CAD 1,756 per month (September–May). - Total annual tuition: CAD 17,004. - Second child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,992 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,664 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 16,176. - Third child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,710 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,570 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 15,330. - Fourth child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,425 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,475 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 14,475.
Tuition — Lycée (2nde to Terminale) — per child, by family rank
- Registration deposit: CAD 1,200 per child. - Elder (first) child: - Three-installment option: CAD 5,487 per installment (Sept, Dec, March). - Monthly option: CAD 1,829 per month (September–May). - Total annual tuition: CAD 17,661. - Second child: - Three-installment option: CAD 5,220 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,740 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 16,860. - Third child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,911 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,637 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 15,933. - Fourth child: - Three-installment option: CAD 4,617 per installment. - Monthly option: CAD 1,539 per month. - Total annual tuition: CAD 15,051.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Registration deposit (CAD 1,200 per child) is payable upon registration for new students and is due June 1 for re-enrolling students. - Installment option: three payments with due months specified as September, December and March. - Monthly option: nine monthly payments from September through May. - Accounts Receivable is handled by the school's finance office (Accounts Receivable contact: comptesarecevoir@claudel.org).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service with a published fee structure; there are no boarding fees included in the school's tuition schedule.
Other costs and fees (not included in tuition)
- Investment fund for the improvement of the living environment: CAD 750 per family per year. - Additional one-time or recurring costs not included in the quoted tuition sums: textbooks, extracurricular activities, registration/enrolment fees for specific services, daycare, school meals and school transport (each billed separately when applicable).
Refund information
- A general refund schedule or broad refund policy is not published within the school's published tuition schedule. Specific cases are managed by the administration and by the Accounts Receivable office. Contact: comptesarecevoir@claudel.org.
Fee payment options and contacts
- The school's Accounts Receivable office handles billing and payment arrangements; email: comptesarecevoir@claudel.org. - The tuition schedule and the instalment/monthly billing structure above are the school's stated payment arrangements; the Accounts Receivable office can confirm acceptable payment mechanisms (bank transfer, cheque, credit card or other) and provide instructions for remittance.
Academics
Lycée Claudel teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Senior high school follows the French Baccalaureate from Seconde to Terminale. Students prepare for the French baccalauréat exams; from Seconde, they can choose up to two complementary options; in Première, they select three specialties and may add two options; in Terminale, they deepen two of the three specialties chosen in Première and may choose up to three options (Latin, Audiovisual Cinema, Complementary Maths or Expert Maths). Lycée Claudel offers nine specializations within the baccalaureate, including HGGSP, HLP, SES, Cinéma audiovisuel, Numérique et sciences informatiques (NSI), Physiques-Chimie (SPC), Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre (SVT), and Mathématiques. The International French Baccalaureate (BFI) is available as a specialization within the Baccalaureate and combines advanced English and North American content; it is designed for students aiming at North American universities. English, Spanish and Latin are offered as language courses as part of a multilingual education that opens up beyond the French-speaking world; orientation sessions help students align their profiles with their chosen university programs.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size: 23 students per class.
Exam Results
French Baccalauréat général results (2015–2025): Nb of candidates and pass rate by year were 2015: 73 candidates, 73 passed (100%); 2016: 58 candidates, 58 passed (100%); 2017: 62 candidates, 62 passed (100%); 2018: 62 candidates, 59 passed (95%); 2019: 67 candidates, 67 passed (100%); 2020: 65 candidates, 65 passed (100%); 2021: 74 candidates, 74 passed (100%); 2022: 70 candidates, 69 passed (99%); 2023: 60 candidates, 60 passed (99%); 2024: 78 candidates, 78 passed (100%); 2025: 68 candidates, 68 passed (100%). Distinctions data are also published alongside these figures.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at reputable universities worldwide; the BFI option is designed to facilitate admission to North American universities, with many English-speaking Canadian universities (e.g., Concordia, UBC) accepting the BFI as evidence of English proficiency. Orientation services support post-secondary planning, including guidance for studies in France, Canada, and beyond; students have access to MyBlueprint for education planning from Seconde onwards.
Gifted and Talented
Advanced math options are available: Maths complémentaires and Maths expertes; NSI (Numérique et sciences informatiques) and other advanced track options support higher-level study within the baccalaureate.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Fill out the admission request form. Submit your application via the Admission request link to open your file. Places are limited and priority is given to current families. Applications for 2026-2027 are accepted from October 1, 2025. 2. Send the documents. After the form is completed, send the following documents on the COBA portal: copy of birth certificate or family booklet; copies of the previous year's report cards mentioning the move to the next grade; copies of the current year's bulletins; school certificate (for students coming from a school approved by the French Ministry of National Education); for entry into Terminale, the marks of the early tests of Première. 3. Attend an introductory meeting. After the form has been completed and the documents sent, you will be contacted to schedule an introductory appointment during which your child will be invited to take the entrance exams. This evaluation indicates strengths and challenges to support integration. AEFE network or France students are exempt from the exam. 4. Finalize your registration. Once the exam has been successfully passed, a final nominative form is emailed to formalize your registration at Lycée Claudel. From this stage, the team will acquaint families with the services offered and the extracurricular activities that promote integration. 606.
Scholarships
Grants and financial aid are available. The Grants and financial aid page describes criteria and procedures. The scholarship program is open to children of French nationality, registered in the consular register, and enrolled in AEFE-approved schools. The seconde session of the 2025-2026 scholarship campaign is open; applications are due by October 16, 2025.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Lycée Claudel follow?
Lycée Claudel delivers the French public education curriculum from ages 3 to 18, with senior students preparing for the French Baccalauréat. The school is affiliated with the AEFE network.
Where is Lycée Claudel located?
The school is at 1635 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Does Lycée Claudel offer learning support?
Yes, the school creates personalised action plans for students with learning needs, identifying difficulties early and providing individually adapted education.
What age range does the school serve?
Lycée Claudel serves students aged 3 to 18, from Maternelle through Terminale.
Is the instruction entirely in French?
Yes, Lycée Claudel is a French-language school delivering the full French public education curriculum, with English and other languages taught as additional subjects.
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