361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
3448 chemin Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8H7, Canada
5,776.6 km
5,532.5 km
N/A
1998
N/A
65
N/A
JK to 12
N/A
Coed
N/A
Day
N/A
English, French
N/A
N/A
Academic
N/A
N/A
Progressive, International Baccalaureate
N/A
N/A
N/A
8 to 12
N/A
Learning, Developmental, Behavioral
N/A
Dedicated gifted school
N/A
N/A
$23,285 to $26,920
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
2%
N/A
1 to 12
N/A
$6,500
N/A
4
N/A
0%
N/A
85%
information not available
JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
information not available
information not available
N/A
Rolling
N/A
Not available
N/A
Yes: grades JK - 12
N/A
No
"We offer a rigorous, tailored bilingual and/or English education from JK to Grade 12. IB PYP students engage in concept-driven inquiry-based learning in STEAM, Visual and Performing Arts, The Humanities, International Languages and PSPE. The PSSP and OSSD pursue in-depth understanding of content, teaching students to work hard and make practical connections between subjects and the real world, preparing them for post-secondary education. Our 21st Century Learning Curriculum© is implemented from Gr. 7 to 12."
"Differentiation
Respecting a student’s potential by way of built-in differentiation maximizes each student’s learning and academic achievement. From the get-go, AcadeCap educators recognize that no two students are the same nor do they learn the same. Three key factors support AcadeCap’s approach to differentiation: low teacher-student ratios, educators with deep subject expertise, and a strong understanding of each student’s learning profile.
Math +
Math follows a progressive "concept-before-code" approach, transitioning from visual and tactile methods in the IB PYP to context-based learning in Grade 7 and 8, and application-driven problem-solving at the secondary school level. Deep conceptual understanding prepares students, not just for academic success, but also for future professional opportunities requiring logical reasoning and analytical thinking.
Small School
Interacting and learning across-the-ages in a small school environment teaches empathy, respect, and collaboration."
"As a strategic trade-off, AcadeCap intentionally maintains a small school population—capped at 70 students—to deliver highly personalized, differentiated learning in low teacher-to-student ratio classrooms. Unlocking student potential through individual strengths and exceptionalities is very much achievable in our environment.
Our small size fosters a close-knit, multi-level learning community where every student is known and matters. By prioritizing depth of conceptual connection over scale of knowledge, AcadeCap cultivates an environment where students of different ages and potential learn how to learn, develop agency and problem-solve individually and collaboratively as part of a dynamic educational experience.
This strategy allows us to know each learner well, support their individual growth, and uphold a high standard of academic rigour and achievement for all."
Information not available
"Students who thrive at AcadeCap are curious, engaged, and open to challenge. They seek learning not just for achievement, but for understanding and purpose. They take initiative, solve problems collaboratively, ask questions, make connections, and think critically. They are motivated by purpose and gain confidence through meaningful action—whether in academics, community service, or global engagement.
Families who find the most value in our school see education as more than a means to an end. They support risk-taking, independence, and collaboration in a supportive, communicative environment. They value diversity, global perspectives, and character growth alongside academic success.
AcadeCap is best suited for students and families excited by a student-centered journey that builds resilience, agency, and purpose in an ever-changing world."
"AcadeCap is not suited for families seeking a large school setting with big class sizes, believing this fosters social and collaborative skills. Our model emphasizes personalized attention and community, where students develop skills in individual sports like Martial Arts, Track and Field, Cross-country, and Skiing. A physical activity they can embrace for a lifetime. While we offer intramural sports like Lacrosse, Soccer, and Flag Football, our focus is on fostering connections across different age groups, not large school teams.
Our students are expected to engage deeply in academics, including research projects, timely assignments, and experiential learning activities. They participate in math contests, science fairs, and other academic competitions. Students focused mainly on socializing may find it challenging to adapt to our rigorous, purposeful learning rhythm.
To thrive, students must value hard work, agency as well as interaction and collaboration across-the-ages."
"Families choose AcadeCap for the convenience, and cost and time-effectiveness of a one-stop, continuous, purposeful education—from bilingual IB PYP through to the OSSD with FSL. This seamless journey allows students to grow in a consistent, supportive environment. Parents value our blend of academic excellence and personal development: the 3-Tier 21st Century Learning Curriculum©, SMILE dyslexia support, enriched science and math, and differentiated instruction. With Phys-ed including Jiu-Jitsu, vibrant arts, third-language learning, hot meals by a Cordon Bleu chef, before/after care, clubs, and iSTEAM and coding camps—all under one roof—families avoid the cost and stress of piecing together extras elsewhere. They appreciate our small-school feel, global outlook, and expert educators. At AcadeCap, learning is purposeful, rigourous, and continuous."
"Our students have a voice when it comes to describing Acadecap's most prominent feature .
We are known for adapting for each student in order to figure out what helps them best. Instead of assuming everyone works the same way, students are able to, and encouraged to, explore and find what learning method works best for them. This way, teachers and students are on the same page in their learning journey.
Here at AcadeCap, we are known for our ability to help and adapt to all of our students' learning difficulties and strong suits. Whether it be dyslexia, ADHD, giftedness, or anything else, we can always adapt to the students to give them the best learning opportunities. With our small classes, we put much more focus on each individual student, giving them a tailored experience. In addition to the learning opportunities offered by the teachers, we also have many learning opportunities from fellow students, with students from all sorts of backgrounds, being an international school."
"AcadeCap’s learning-to-learn approach translates into academic achievement, resilience, agency, and an arsenal of problem-solving strategies when presented with challenges in learning, at work and in life. Contrary to popular belief, large social environments such as large schools do not develop social skills. We capitalize on small groups and across-the-ages interactions to actively engage social and collaborative skills.
AcadeCap students are confident in interacting, communicating, and collaborating with people of all ages, not only their peers."
"Parents are often impressed by the effectiveness of across-the-ages learning in our mixed-space setting, which combines open-concept areas with focused learning rooms. These flexible spaces, along with small class sizes, support differentiated learning. Students benefit socially and academically through approachable, small-group settings that foster collaboration, skill-building, and lasting friendships.
Our inquiry-based approach promotes strong questioning skills, encouraging students to take intellectual risks in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities develop naturally through performances, debates, science fairs, and events like CAPMUN, building public speaking confidence.
Our secondary students have the same post-secondary opportunities as those in larger schools. They earn the OSSD, gain admission to programmes of choice in top universities or colleges, and obtain scholarships."
"The most important change AcadeCap has made in the fall of 2024 was to move to a new building. Our new home is a NCC 1870 heritage building with an addition built in the early 2000s. The top floor of the addition has been fully opened up to create for the PYP an open space learning environment with natural light and looking onto woodland and greenery; the older section has various size rooms to accommodate various sizes of groups of older students, plus teacher workspaces. From Kindergarten to Grade 12, the students have their homerooms and specialist spaces. They have spaces dedicated to music, art, science, sports, and martial arts. AcadeCap is now surrounded by a large treed green fenced yard, has access to walking and biking nature trails and a large sports field.
Everywhere in AcadeCap’s new home, you will find our students engaged and learning.
Accompanying this huge pivotal move was a revamp of our website, admissions protocols and our physical and outdoor education cursus."
"In the next five years, AcadeCap will enhance its learning-to-learn approach with purposeful actions. With our new campus surrounded by treed green space, we plan to build a yurt, an outdoor theatre, and engage in a solar panel project, supported by a building fund. We’ll develop a nature pedagogy curriculum and streamline our proprietary 21st Century Learning Curriculum ©.
As professional development is key: in June 2025, staff will train in the IB PYP, Marzano Instructional Strategies and DELF scoring and correcting. As Canada’s first and only LabelFrancÉducation school, we’ll expand our FSL resources and training. We’ll also stay current with research from the International Dyslexia Association to better support diverse learners. Our PYP coordinator and team will revamp the Programme of Inquiry, implement the revised IB PYP curriculum, and further refine our in-house planning tool.
These plans will strengthen the differentiated, future-ready education we provide to students."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
By logging in or creating an account, you agree to Our Kids' Terms and Conditions. Information presented on this page may be paid advertising provided by the advertisers [schools/camps/programs] and is not warranted or guaranteed by OurKids.net or its associated websites. By using this website, creating or logging into an Our Kids account, you agree to Our Kids' Terms and Conditions. Please also see our Privacy Policy. Our Kids ™ © 2023 All rights reserved.
361 - 365 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3C2, Canada
3448 chemin Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8H7, Canada