Academie Providence Reviews

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Our Perspective on Academie Providence

All private and independent schools are unique — designed to a specific purpose and for a specific class of learner — and Academy Providence is a particularly good example of that. It was founded in 2002 as an expression of the work of the Antonine Sisters in Canada and the values of the Catholic church. The curriculum adopts a multicultural gaze, even in the earliest years, in part through a substantial attention to languages. Likewise, it adopts the hands-on, group inquiry approach of the Montessori method. That’s a lot, perhaps, but it works. Families that enroll here are drawn by the strength of the academic program as well as the values that inform the delivery of the curriculum. The school is an expression of a Catholic order, though one of the tenets of the Antonine Sisters is to provide education to all people, something that is reflected in the diversity of the student body.

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Parent, randa Saryeddine (2021) Watch our parent interview with randa Saryeddine to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Academie Providence.	all_videos parent_videos	,

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(4.7) Parent, Alba M Pascual (2024) Gr. 3 to Gr. 5 (current), Gr. 5 to Gr. 7 (current), Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 — Our children arrived during Covid, after a year of homeschooling. They were a bit behind but t... The administration works as a team. They deal with issues appropriately and quickly with positive solutions. They do not let issues linger. Communication with parents is effective and timely, always in English and French wh... Teachers are well-formed with the French curriculum, which is very strong academically. It is very strong in English, French, Math and Science. I am very happy with the quality of instruction. Teachers do not let issues pass... The school follows the French program established by the Ministry of Education of France. The program is advanced and academic and much more advanced than the program in public schools. The academic culture fostered by the s... We arrived during Covid, when there were no extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities have resumed this school year and we are happy with the extracurricular activities our children currently have at the school. ... The student body and size is just right for us, not too big and not too small. Students know each other and their siblings. Students interact well and respect each other. Most students are Christian; Orthodox or Catholic. ... Each class is like a family. Class size varies but is generally smaller than in public schools. Students are encouraged to respect and help each other and practice virtues. The quality of student life is enhanced by the fac... Parents belong to different committees and WhatsApp groups. They interact a lot among themselves. The administration encourages parents to get involved in school life, whether it is volunteering in different activities such ... The school is more of an island. Students do not venture beyond the school grounds. We like this. The school is located in a residential area and is sorrounded by houses and a church on one side of the school. There is no ... Advice: brush up on your child's French. It is a very important skill to have at the school. We had an interview with the principal on Zoom and the girls had to go to the school to write an exam so that the administration co...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Parent, Milagros Risco Quiroz (2021) My two kids have attended Academy Providence since junior kindergarten. At first, my husband an... The school is the leader in fostering the values of respect, empathy, caring, and many others. These values coupled with an enriched curriculum create the perfect positive environment where kids can thrive developing skills su... Over the years, I've had the pleasure to meet the teachers of the Academy Providence with whom I have developed a good relationship. The school has a team of professionals who not only are very knowledgeable but also dedicated... The School boasts an enriched curriculum. That is it follows the Ontario curriculum plus extra material. For example, kids take Math, French, Social Studies, Arts, Drama, Music, English, Religion, Science, Computer, Internatio... The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities which mostly take place after the school day ends in the afternoon. Among the most popular are robotics and Spanish which are offered several days a week given the high... In the Fall of 2021, the School welcomed more than 140 students with an average of 15 kids per class, from junior kinder to junior high. There is a similar ratio of girls and boys, and presently, there is a rich diversity in t... My kids love going to Academie Providence because they know that at Providence they are in a safe environment that nurtures, challenges and encourages them. As Academy Providence is a religious school, kids are taught to be gr... Over the years, the school Academy Providence has become an extension of my family and it is a sentiment shared by many parents at our school. We maintain a close relationship for the well-being of our kids, recognizing that g... The school is conveniently located a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and only 5 minutes from the highway. At the heart of the Vanier area, the school is close to many restaurants, shopping centres, grocery stores, and the bea...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.3) Parent, Maher Mamhikoff (2021) From the point of view of my daughter. She loves the teachers, she is joyful when she hears fro... The school administration functions more or less like a family. At first I didn't know who to go to for particular things but the administration is well-integrated and the teachers and administrators share knowledge quite well... The teachers are well-accredited and I was happy to see they spoke both Parisian French as well as the Quebecois. They instruct in Parisian which fits my preference since kids will learn Quebecois during their social interacti... The school academic underpinning is built upon 4 axis (paraphrased): a charter of rights; enabling academic excellence; upholding the highest educational standards; producing productive and respectful students. The 4 axis work... The school has about a dozen extracurricular activities a child can sign up for that span the spectrum from arts to technology (robotics) and is age dependent. The fee for each activity is still reasonable and the great thing ... From the get go, all students are called "les amis" (or friends). Students are taught as early as kindergarten to refer to their schoolmates as friends. This further instills that send of camaraderie with other students. The s... School life relates to a strong sense of community with quality learning. Parents are encouraged to create communities and the school has several celebrations during the year to assemble both kids and parents together. The eve... The school's environment is somewhat modelled on what the kids environment is. The sense of community is very strong and we felt right at home making new friends among parents. This aspect was key in our choice of sending our ... The school is ideally located in the heart of Ottawa center. The neighborhood is thankfully quest surrounded by a residential neighborhood and the Church of the Antonines. The school was expanded circa 2008 and has renovated p...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

(4.7)

Parent, Alba M Pascual (2024)

Gr. 3 to Gr. 5 (current), Gr. 5 to Gr. 7 (current), Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 — Our children arrived during Covid, after a year of homeschooling. They were a bit behind but t...

(4.9)

Parent, Milagros Risco Quiroz (2021)

My two kids have attended Academy Providence since junior kindergarten. At first, my husband an...

(4.3)

Parent, Maher Mamhikoff (2021)

From the point of view of my daughter. She loves the teachers, she is joyful when she hears fro...

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