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Grades
Preschool — Gr. 12
Gender
Coed
Class Size
20 — 24 students
Tuition
$14,041 to 15,885/year
Language of instruction
English, French
Associations
AEFE
Enrolment
980 day students
Curriculum
Traditional
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Next open house
N/A
Application Deadline
Rolling (Day students)

School address

1635 Place du Lycée Pl., Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0E5 (MAP)

Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

Lycée Claudel offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.

The regions Lycée Claudel offers busing from are:

Gatineau
Ottawa

Our Perspective

How we see Lycée Claudel

In really any way you care to look at it, there is a lot going on at the Lycée Claudel. It was founded as the Cours Claudel in 1962 in order to provide a school for the children of Francophone diplomats wishing to have their children educated in French, and following the French national curriculum. When the first students graduated the program in 1974, the school became known as Lycée Claudel. The school continued to grow, and move, ultimately moving in 1988 into the buildings vacated by the University of Ottawa’s secondary school.

Lycée Claudel is an international school in two important ways, both of which are somewhat unique to the school. First, its student population includes students from nearly 50 different countries, which is surprising, at least initially, given that it’s a day school and doesn’t have a boarding program. Of course, the reason is because the school is in Ottawa, and therefore enrolls many children of diplomats. Second, the school continues to offer the French curriculum, as it has from day one. It’s also a member of AEFE, an accrediting body to assure that schools comply with the French curriculum, something of particular interest to French nationals living abroad who intend to return to France. There are only four schools that are fully accredited by the AEFE in Canada, and Lycée Claudel is one of just two that are located outside Quebec, and the only one in Ontario.

Many families choose the school because they are French nationals, while others choose it because the instructional language is French, rather than the model used in French immersion classrooms. Others choose the school because if the quality of instruction, and the international focus. Of course, the profile of the school is high, given the range of students that attend and the long list of notable alumni, which includes Justin Trudeau.

In all those ways, Lycée Claudel is remarkably unique. Again, there is a lot going on, and all of it impressive. The ideal student is one who thrives in a large, diverse, and challenging educational and social setting.

School's Perspective

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How Lycée Claudel sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"At Lycée Claudel, we offer: * Dynamic teaching that encourages students to take on new challenges and develop their autonomy. *Attentive teachers and staff who provide exceptional guidance and implement innovative educational projects. *School visits, field trips, clubs, and extracurricular activities. *An enriched curriculum featuring a wide variety of courses while encouraging students to face new challenges and strive for excellence."

100% University acceptance rate
97% of students admitted to first choice university program (French or English)
Over 52 different nationalities represented
Internationally recognized program
Wide variety of extracurricular activities

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Lycée Claudel

Written reviews of Lycée Claudel

(4.7)

Parent, Ksenia Yadav (2021)

My children have had a great experience at Lycée Claudel over the past two years. The bar is set co...

(4.8)

Parent, Jen D (2021)

Our three children are new to the school and all of them have really enjoyed the school. Our childre...

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Philippe COURJAULT, Proviseur / Headmaster

Choosing Lycée Claudel for you child aged 3 to 18 means giving him or her the benefit of:

- first-rate guidance provided by highly qualified professionals recruited in France or locally who participate in an ambitious annual training program;

- academic instruction that is meticulous and demanding, based on the programs and teaching methods followed in the French system;

- innovative teaching at the cutting edge of new technologies;

- everyday use of both official languages – French and English – beginning in kindergarten;

- the option of studying a culture in an ancient language: Latin

- an opportunity for certification in English (Advanced Placement), in French (DELF/DALF) and Spanish (DELE);

- sports, artistic, cultural and all activities promoting the development of a well-rounded personality;

- cultural diversity through contact with over 50 nationalities;

- a leading-edge film and audiovisual program;

- civic and social activities to encourage community engagement;

- the development of personal talents in every field;

- the development of a solid humanist and scientific culture validated by the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat, which are recognized by North American and European universities;

- personal growth in a harmonious environment with a strong family feeling, in which diversity and universality are the key elements.

Do come and visit us. More powerful than mere words, the happy smiles of our students will persuade you to place your trust in us.

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