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Go to child profileOttawa Christian School is an interdenominational Christian day school that seeks to provide students with a Christ-centered elementary education. We aim to educate children in a vibrant and creative environment, equipping them for a life of faithful Christian discipleship and service.
What learning looks like now: [email protected]: In March 2020 Ottawa Christian School was required to make a rapid shift to remote learning. The staff quickly responded and each division developed an interim plan to continue their student’s academic journey and also to help them to stay connected with their teacher and classmates. This was an emergency response to a very much unanticipated world situation. As every family is in a different situation with varying degrees of technology, time and capacity for supporting this shift in the delivery of their education, language arts and math were prioritized. Math and Language Arts lessons are provided each day often with zoom meetings and/or video teaching. Additional subject material for creation studies, Bible, science, history, French, art and PE were provided as optional activities for students and families to extend their learning. At Ottawa Christian School we desire to have every student learning in the “sweet zone” where they are not frustrated and yet are challenged in their learning. We continue to communicate with our families to ensure that their child is working in this zone. Learning support continues with check-ins from our team of Educational Assistants and 1-1 tutoring in our remedial reading programs as well as several small math groups. We are grateful for the dedicated engagement of our families, students, teachers and community members who continue to support Ottawa Christian School to be a vibrant learning community.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
OCS offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider.
The regions OCS offers busing from are:
Welcoming foyer at Ottawa Christian School
OCS Staff
Librarian on site and books are reviewed for age appropriate content.
Bright and spacious hallways on the second level.
The academic program is proven and strong, though the families that enrol are drawn particularly by the values that underwrite the delivery of the curriculum. The school has a much longer history in the region that the building itself suggests. While the current location was completed in 2010, the school was founded in 1958, receiving provincial charter in 1966. The school has grown over the years, adapting to new forms of instruction as any school of similar pedigree would, while remaining true to the initial mandate to recognize and encourage the diversity of talents and abilities within the student body. The student population is on the smaller side, which the students appreciate, allowing a heightened sense of place within the school community. Students arrive from a wide catchment area, joining others of similar academic aspirations while growing their understanding of Christ’s purpose.
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
If you want to learn more about faith-based education, check out our comprehensive guide.
If you want to learn more about Christian education, check out our comprehensive guide.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
Students remain in a regular classroom for most of the day, but are pulled out for extra support from a qualified special education teacher.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 70% | French - 30% |
In grade Gr. 8, OCS students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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OCS | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 4
Recreational sports: 5
Ottawa Christian School offers 6 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day (3 days/week) | $7,035 | |||||||||
Day | $16,320 | |||||||||
Day (Domestic) | $10,385 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day (Domestic) | $1,555 |
3rd child (sibling) | Day (Domestic) | $1,555 |
4th child (sibling) | Day (Domestic) | $1,555 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | JK to 8 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $2,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
This school works with FAST Program. for processing financial applications
Please request information about tuition bursary when inquiring about OCS or at registration.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 208 |
Total enrolment | 208 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 3% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 15 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 34 | 28 |
Class Size | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | JK - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: $600
Deposit:
30%
Please note: 3 months deposit is required to start school at any time.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As you tour our site you’ll get a good sense of who we are. We believe that faith and learning go hand in hand as we focus on developing the whole child academically, physically and spiritually. A Christian understanding of the world is integrated into every facet of education at Ottawa Christian School, including extra-curricular activities and sports programs. Enjoy your online tour and come visit us!
Does Ottawa Christian School have good reviews?
You can read 4 reviews about Ottawa Christian School via this link.
When is the application deadline for Ottawa Christian School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the curriculum pace at Ottawa Christian School?
Ottawa Christian School has a Standard-enriched approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Accelerated or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Ottawa Christian School?
There are 208 students enrolled at Ottawa Christian School from JK to Gr. 8. 3% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Does Ottawa Christian School offer busing?
Yes
Do students at Ottawa Christian School wear uniforms?
No
Does Ottawa Christian School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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