Canada, Ottawa
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The school has Coding and Robotics clubs (Lego Robotics, Robotics and Coding Club, 3D Design/Build/Code, Coding with Minecraft), science clubs (Little Veterinarian School, Little Medical School), and mathematics enrichment (Ontario Mathematics). These activities expand analytical thinking and problem-solving beyond the classroom. They provide hands-on experiences that complement academic study.
The school has a broad Arts program including Plastic Arts, RatatART Workshops, Eco-jewelry workshops, Stand-up Club, Theater Club, Writing workshops, Poetry Club, Music Hall Club, Sewing Club, Knitting Club, and Dance Discovery. Students can explore visual arts, performing arts, crafts, and creative writing. Activities often foster collaboration across disciplines and ages. Some activities link artistic practice with language learning.
The school has language offerings including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, with related language clubs and learning opportunities. The school supports international experiences through ADN-AEFE exchanges. Language activities are integrated with culture and global awareness. These programs broaden students' intercultural understanding.
The school has Chess Club, Debating Club, Human Odyssey - Historical Research Club, Introduction to Finance, and various writing, poetry, and performance groups. These activities foster peer interaction, teamwork, and creative expression. They provide spaces for public speaking, critical thinking, and collaborative projects. Students engage in a range of hobby and social clubs across interests.
The school has Sustainable Development initiatives and PAWtential Club: Animal Reading Support Workshops, which support community outreach and reading development. Students participate in service-oriented activities linked to environmental and social responsibility. These clubs encourage civic engagement and practical contribution to the community. Community-oriented projects are coordinated through the School Life structure.
The school has Debating Club and Introduction to Finance, which cultivate leadership and professional skills. Student life structures coordinate clubs and leadership opportunities to develop organization and teamwork. Participation in clubs and events provides opportunities for responsibility and project management. Responsible teamwork and communication are emphasized through coordinated activities.
The school has a broad sports program including Basketball, Soccer, Judo, Fencing, Yoga, Circus, Floorball, Badminton, and Volleyball, plus Dance and other physical activities. These activities promote physical health and wellbeing and offer stress-relief through active participation. Wellness and physical fitness are supported as part of daily school life. Students engage in team and individual activities to maintain balance between academics and wellbeing.
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.