Private schools in Kanata

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Kanata is one of the largest suburbs of Ottawa, near Nepean, Ontario. Like Ottawa, it’s home to several great private schools, including in South March, Briarbrook, Glen Cairn, Beaverbrook, Kanata West, and Emerald Meadows-Bridlewood. These schools offer a wide range of programs for kids of all ages

Types of schools in Kanata

Kanata has several different types of private schools. Some of the main ones are described below.

• Alternative: These schools are an appealing alternative to the mainstream for many families. Most offer a more individualized education, with more experiential learning, than what you’ll find in most of today’s schools. Alternative schools in Kanata include Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia.
   
• Special needs: There are plenty of schools which support students with special needs in Kanata. This includes students with physical (such as cerebral palsy), developmental (such as autism and Asperger’s), and learning disabilities (such as dyslexia). It also includes schools supporting students with ADHD and behavioural issues such as oppositional defiance disorder.

• Faith-based: Faith-based schools have a religious orientation and tend to have strong overall academics. You’ll find Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and Islamic schools, among other private faith-based schools in Kanata, and across Ottawa.

Below, we list private schools in Kanata, Ontario. Click on a school profile to learn all about it, including its programs, curricular approach, and class sizes. You can also connect directly with a school to set up a visit or tour or learn how to register your child.  

List of Kanata schools