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The regions ECS offers busing from are:
Additional notes: Private buses are shared with other schools. Service is available from the West Island, Nun’s Island, Laval and Kahnawake.
The 50-page review of Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.
Read our in-depth review"Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School (ECS) is a leading independent girls' school in Montreal from K-12. We nurture the power and potential of every student, sparking her confidence and innovative spirit. From our signature Entrepreneurial Platform to a bilingual programme and STEAM, our 360° approach to learning provides students with limitless opportunities to thrive. They graduate with the knowledge, agency and growth mindset to forge their own paths. We empower girls to lead the way!"
Founded in 1909 by trailblazing educators Miss Edgar and Miss Cramp, ECS is a leading Kindergarten–Grade 12 independent school in Montreal. Our 360° education designed for girls combines academic challenge with individualized support, real-world learning, leadership, philanthropy and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities. Together, these experiences prepare each student with the knowledge, confidence and independence to succeed in postsecondary studies and beyond.
Small by design and regarded as a Tier 1 school, ECS has consistently ranked among Québec’s top private English schools. Our approach is grounded in more than a century of educating girls and research reinforcing the benefits of girls’ schools for academic achievement, leadership, and STEAM participation.
ECS has purposefully remained small by design, prioritizing individualized attention and a strong sense of community over scale. We have also chosen to continue focusing exclusively on girls. This means our student experience is structured around how they learn, lead and grow best. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach, we invest in the people, programmes and support that allow each girl to be known, challenged and empowered.
ECS was founded at a time when opportunities for women were far more limited. Our founders, Miss Edgar and Miss Cramp, believed in the power of girls' education and the possibilities it could create for young women. Their vision continues to shape the school today.
In 2025, ECS’s transition to full independence marked another important milestone, giving the school greater freedom to define our programming, make an ECS education available to more students, and steer its own educational vision.
The addition of Pre-University (Grade 12) also represents the next chapter in that evolution. Students can now complete their full Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 journey at ECS, and obtain the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). This direct one-year pathway to university offers our families an alternative to the 2-year CEGEP programme.
At ECS, each student is at the centre of her education, taking an active role in her learning. Girls who thrive here are curious, engaged and often have many interests. They value the freedom to explore, be themselves and build strong relationships within a small-by-design environment that provides individualized support.
Leadership is part of daily life and takes many forms. Whether shy or outgoing, students feel empowered to participate in their own way, building confidence and developing their voice.
ECS may be less suited to families specifically seeking a large or co-educational school environment. Our model is intentionally small, highly relational and all-girls. Students actively participate in school life and take increasing ownership of their learning. Ultimately, the right school is the one where a student will feel supported, appropriately challenged and able to thrive.
ECS offers an environment where all students have access to opportunities to thrive, grow, and reach their full potential. Guided by our vision and mission, we strive to mentor each girl on her distinct journey. Small class sizes, strong academics and a vibrant co-curricular programme are just a few ways that we inspire students as they pursue their academic and discover their passions.
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Our co-curricular and athletics programmes are exceptional. Students experience life outside of school though trips, special events and guest speakers who touch upon many social issues. From sport tournaments to field trips they get to experience the world in a safe and nurturing environment with our wonderful staff. Student Life at ECS provides opportunities beyond the classroom, that build leadership skills, self and global awareness, and independence.
ECS is a home away from home. Students love their school and they are nurtured by a dedicated teaching team and surrounded by a caring student body that spans Kindergarten to Grade 11. Students not only find peers within their class but also through special school activities and events throughout the school year. Students at ECS are part of a sisterhood that lasts beyond their school years and carries them into the future.
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