Two Ottawa Private Schools Offer Girls-Only Education

Single gender class rooms are on the rise in Ottawa and research proves there are real benefits to this environment for our girls. Studies prove over and over again that girls in single-sex schools perform better than girls in co-ed schools, regardless of socio-economic and ability levels.

There are only two Ottawa private schools that offer an all girls learning environment. One is Joan of Arc Academy, located in Ottawa's west end. The other, Elmwood is located in Rockcliff Park.

Although both schools offer an all girls environment there are a number of differences you should be aware of prior to visiting the schools.

First, Joan of Arc Academy offers a fully bilingual program from Junior Kindergarten thru to Grade 8. This Bilingual approach is different from French immersion. At Joan of Arc the students are taught half of their day in French and the other half in English. Science, English and Math are always taught in English, while social sciences are taught in French. The goal of the school is to have students with strong skills in both official languages. This commitment to a fully bilingual education is a key attraction for both Anglophone and francophone families.

Elmwood offers an English only program from JK thru to Grade 12.

Joan of Arc Academy, once known as La Maison Jeanne d'Arc was founded in 1954 in Ottawa's Westboro community. Since 2002, the school has been located in Ottawa's west end, which has allowed them to expand their program and increase their student population.

Elmwood has been educating girls since 1915. Their tuition is approximately 18,000.

Joan of Arc's tuition is approximately $12,000 a year.

Both of these Ottawa private schools are dedicated to providing girls with an enriched curriculum, to challenge their students everyday and to encourage their creativity, while achieving a solid mastery of essential knowledge.

If you are considering one of these all-girls' schools make sure to visit each school a number of times. Once the application process in underway your daughter will be invited to visit the school and to participate in the classroom for a day to see how she fits in with the rest of the class. Remember to apply early as both schools have very limited class sizes, often with a waiting list.

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