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Ottawa Private Schools

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Do you want to surround your child with future leaders and an environment of civic engagement? If so, then a private school in Ottawa, Ontario is certainly the best option for you. This includes private schools in downtown Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Rockliffe Park, Rockland, Kemptville, Kanata, Centretown, Centrepoint, Nepean, the Glebe, Riverside Park, and Hampton Park. These schools are offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Indeed, Canada's capital city is filled with fantastic private schools that, along with providing a first-rate education, also host plenty of engaging and important guest speakers.

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Elmwood School Ottawa, Ontario — Elmwood School is Ottawa's pre-eminent school for girls from PreK to Gr. 12. Our high academic standards, small class sizes and safe, supportive environment ensure that each girl is inspired to reach her full potential. View School Profile. Recognized for academic excellence Welcoming, inclusive and diverse community International Baccalaureate World School (PYP, MYP, DP) Round Square and Apple Distinguished school Merit- and need-based scholarships available Grades: PS to 12 (Girls) Type: Progressive, International Baccalaureate Tuition: $15,540 to $29,700 Living: Day Enrollment: 370 Avg. Class: 15 to 17 View School Profile Our Kids Review School Videos (1)	Elmwood School	15540	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Girls
featured Académie St-Laurent Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario St. Laurent Blvd./Montreal Rd. NS to 12 Coed $12,500 to $18,500 Our mission is personalized student academic success in a friendly and caring school community, in which all students are emotionally supported and socially welcome. Day Progressive User Reviews (1)	Académie St-Laurent Academy	12500	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
OMS Montessori View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Alta Vista Drive/Industrial Road NS to 6 Coed $13,275 to $27,201 OMS Montessori is a non for profit, independent school offering separate French and English programs within a world class Montessori environment. Day Montessori	OMS Montessori	13275	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Day Coed
Macdonald-Cartier Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Chrichton St/Electric St 7 to 8 Coed $17,950 Macdonald-Cartier Academy teaches Grade 7 & 8 students how to learn and offers a full French immersion program combining rigorous and accelerated academics with athletics and fun experiential learning. Day Traditional	Macdonald-Cartier Academy	17950	MiddleSchools Day Coed
Académie de la Capitale View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Highway 417/Greenbank JK to 12 Coed $18,633 to $20,225 Acadecap International School (Académie de la Capitale), an IB World School, offers bilingual and/or English programmes from JK to Grade 12. Students thrive in a growth mindset environment and a culture of excellence. Day Progressive International Baccalaureate User Reviews (1)	Académie de la Capitale	18633	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
The Element High School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Bank Street/Marché Way 7 to 12 Coed $18,256 to $21,222 The Element nurtures focused, engaged and internally motivated students who strive to do their best. The Element High School provides conditions that will put youth ‘in their element,’ in school and beyond. Day Progressive Montessori	The Element High School	18256	MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ottawa Christian School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Strandherd/Tartan JK to 8 Coed $4,315 to $14,935 Ottawa Christian School is an independent Christian day school, educating children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 for a life of faithful Christian discipleship and service. Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (2)	Ottawa Christian School	4315	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Academie Providence View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Donald St/Frances St NS to 8 Coed $9,400 to $10,900 Providence Academy is the only Private French Catholic School offering a trilingual program of study in Ontario with classes from nursery to grade eight. Tuition: $8,800-10,300. Extracurricular activities: $600-$650. Day Waldorf Reggio Emilia User Reviews (1)	Academie Providence	9400	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Lycée Claudel View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Place Lycée Pl./Ruelle Hinks Lane PS to 12 Coed $11,008 to $15,121 Our goal is to nurture curious spirits, which is why we value a multilingual pedagogy that encourages both French immersion and a wide selection of langage courses, while promoting cultural exchange. Day Traditional User Reviews (2)	Lycée Claudel	11008	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Ashbury College View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Mariposa Avenue/Springfield 4 to 12 Coed $30,585 to $71,720 This traditional private school in Ottawa, Ontario offers Grades 4 to 12 with 100 boarding and 600 day school students. Tuition is from $30,585 to $71,720. Boarding/Day/Homestay Traditional International Baccalaureate	Ashbury College	30585	MiddleSchools HighSchools Boarding Day Homestay Coed
Parkdale Montessori School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Parkdale Ave/Sherwood Drive NS to K Coed $14,700 to $17,550 The School offers authentic Montessori education, individualized learning, accommodations to meet each child’s needs, hands-on learning, enriched curriculum, and outdoor exploration. Day Montessori	Parkdale Montessori School	14700	Preschool Kindergarten Day Coed
Polaris School and Centre View Profile Ottawa, Ontario JK to 12 Coed $6,000 to $12,000 At Polaris artistic expression, practical skills & movement are interwoven into academic subjects. Learning becomes an engaging journey of discovery of the world and of oneself through hands-on and experiential learning. Day Waldorf User Reviews (3)	Polaris School and Centre	6000	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Baseline Rd./Woodroffe Ave. NS to 8 Coed $12,705 to $20,620 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School, a not-for-profit independent school in Ottawa, provides an authentic Christian Montessori approach for children 3 months to 14 years. Day Montessori User Reviews (5)	Bishop Hamilton Montessori School	12705	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence View Profile Ottawa, Ontario 1 to 12 Coed $15,400 to $18,000 Heritage Academy provides a multisensory learning environment and supports students with Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and Anxiety in Grades 1 -12. Day Traditional User Reviews (4)	Heritage Academy of Learning Excellence	15400	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Edelweiss Private Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Carling Avenue/Broadview Avenue K to 8 Coed $17,950 to $20,000 Edelweiss Private Academy offers elementary education to students with ASD and other exceptionalities, maintaining small teacher to student ratios. We promote strong academic, physical and social-emotional development. Day Traditional	Edelweiss Private Academy	17950	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Day Coed
Astolot Educational Centre View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Riverside Dr./Bank St 1 to 12 Coed $14,500 to $16,500 Astolot Educational Centre is a day school with grades 1 to 12 in Ottawa, Ontario. Classroom teacher-student ratios are 1 to 10. Students have the ability to reach their full potential with Astolot programming. Day Traditional User Reviews (1)	Astolot Educational Centre	14500	Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Day Coed
March Academy View Profile Kanata, Ontario March Road/Sandhill Road 1 to 8 Coed $16,000 March Academy offers an alternative program for students in grades 1 through 8. Small classes with enriching academics as well as weekly lessons in music, the arts, nature, yoga, taekwondo, and daily physical education. Day Liberal Arts User Reviews (5)	March Academy	16000	Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Académie Westboro Academy View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Bank/Heron JK to 8 Coed $15,900 to $16,300 Westboro Academy is a proud leader in bilingual education for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Give your child a lifetime of excellence with Ottawa's most personalized, truly bilingual education. Day Traditional User Reviews (4)	Académie Westboro Academy	15900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Turnbull School View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Fisher Ave/Baseline Rd JK to 8 Coed $19,900 to $21,900 Turnbull School is dedicated to academic excellence in a caring environment. We offer highly qualified teachers, small class sizes, well rounded and enriching programming, and variety in athletics, science and the arts. Day Traditional	Turnbull School	19900	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed
Kanata Montessori View Profile Kanata, Ontario Eagleson Road/Stonehaven Drive NS to 12 Coed $16,750 to $18,500 For more than 40 years, Kanata Montessori has been graduating students with self-confidence, critical thinking skills, respect, high academic achievement, and an international perspective. Day Montessori Montessori User Reviews (4)	Kanata Montessori	16750	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools HighSchools Day Coed
Academie Jeanne d'Arc View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Iris St/Woodroffe Ave JK to 8 Girls $16,500 In our all-girls environment, academic achievement in both official languages is the norm. A Joan of Arc Academy bilingual education prepares the women leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Come and see the difference. Day Progressive	Academie Jeanne d'Arc	16500	Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Girls
Blyth Academy Ottawa View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Churchill Ave N/Richmond Rd 8 to 12 Coed $18,395 to $23,995 Blyth Academy Ottawa focuses on personalized education, very small class sizes, and experiential learning for Grades 8-12. Big experience in a small school! Day Liberal Arts	Blyth Academy Ottawa	18395	HighSchools Day Coed
Fern Hill School - Ottawa View Profile Ottawa, Ontario Vaughan Street/Bertrand Street PS to 8 Coed $3,250 to $14,950 Ottawa’s Fern Hill School offers Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades, including Core & Advanced French. Tuition starts at $3,250. Day Traditional	Fern Hill School - Ottawa	3250	Preschool Kindergarten Elementary MiddleSchools Day Coed

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Choosing an Ottawa School

Choosing a private school in Ottawa could be challenging, as there are myriad choices, like boarding, Montessori, language-immersion, Christian, Waldorf schools, preschools (or daycares), and schools for gifted students. Here are some tips to help you navigate this rewarding process:

Make a list

What are you looking for in a school? Are you most interested in extracurricular activities? Do you think that your child would do better with only one set of examinations per year? What is your ideal class size?

Apply to more than one school

Two or three applications is a general rule of thumb. Indeed, if you merely apply to one school, rejection could be quite damaging, but giving yourself a few options is not overwhelming.

Visit a few schools

Don't go to too many, as subjecting yourself or your child to copious school tours could be unnecessarily stressful. But, at the same time, do not rely on merely one school. At these visits, be sure to speak to administrators, teachers, students, and their parents, as each party could give you a unique perspective about the school community.

Be upfront about your finances

Don't conceal financial information, as you may be eligible for financial aid.

Be upfront about your child

Let the school make an informed decision. During the application and interview processes, share as much information with the school as you possibly could. This openness also means that you ought not to coach your child through the interview process. Could more information mean that the school rejects your application? Maybe. But, rejection is not necessarily negative, as it is the school's way of informing you that there is not a fit. You should not want your child to go to a school at which he or she would not excel.

Find out about hidden costs

How many field trips will your child go on? How much are these field trips? What are the school's uniform costs? How expensive are textbooks? Does the school provide lunch? Simply put, most private schools have in-year costs that extend beyond the tuition. You should confirm that the school is still appropriate for your budget.

Consider location

A school that is close to your home may not be a requirement, but would be a nice luxury, especially if you have more than one child. In short, your child will likely be involved in out-of-class aspects of school life. If you drive your kids to school, you might have to make two trips if one of them is at school before or after regular hours.

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Use the list on this page as a great starting point in your search. Use it to compare locations, tuition rates and other factors. Our Kids also hesitantly offers some Ottawa school rankings based on specific, verifiable factors including admission rate, cost, age and other factors. Best of luck in finding an excellent private school in Ottawa and the Greater Ottawa Area!

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