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We create a culture where learning is a joyful adventure, and our students are challenged and supported to take the risks, try new things and explore their passions.
Home
Lifted and Unstoppable
Elmwood is one of the most innovative girls’ schools in North America and ranked as one of the top 25 private schools in Canada. We are one of only nineteen schools in Canada to receive the Apple Distinguished School designation and the only school in the region offering all three levels of the International Baccalaureate Programme.
We are committed to creating an educational environment where students not only excel but feel lifted and unstoppable in their dreams for themselves and their future. This is our promise to our families.
- Remarkable teachers, 100% committed to supporting every learner’s journey academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An unparalleled environment, strategically designed for optimal learning.
- An exceptional partnership, where together we nurture authentic, confident, and world-ready global citizens who lead from the heart.
- Peace of mind and possibility, for your child and her future.
All In
We’re more than just a school because she’s more than just a student. To them, we’re a support system, a studio, a playground, a blank canvas. Here, they can explore beyond the curriculum, developing passions and skills that help them achieve whatever they can imagine. We’re all in so she can stand out.
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We believe being open-minded and curious are fundamental to learning and critical to achieving the highest of aspirations.
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We understand that kindness, collaboration and respect hold the power to inspire positive change. We know that feeling seen and heard is a gentle revolution that transforms hearts and ignites souls.
Happening Now
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Grade 11 student, Sadie, represented Ottawa at the 2025 Forum for Young Canadians, joining peers from across the country for a week of civic learning and leadership. Read about her incredible experience here!
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Classics students recently explored the world of theatre on a trip to Stratford, participating in hands-on workshops, post-show discussions, and attending productions that brought ancient stories to life.
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Grade 4 students gave a fantastic performance of Shake It Up with Shakespeare, showcasing their talent, enthusiasm, and creativity. Thank you to Ms. Pike and her team for their dedication, and to everyone who came out to support the show.
Elmwood by the numbers
Developing confident, engaged and healthy girls requires balance. Life outside of the classroom at Elmwood complements and enhances the academic program and reflects the needs and interests of today’s girls. Clubs, sports teams, student government and the House system offer numerous opportunities to explore passions and connect with those who share them.