In our Ottawa and Gatineau micro-school, we recognize each learner’s strengths and exceptionalities, then help them build the confidence and independence needed for meaningful progress.
In our Ottawa and Gatineau micro-school, we recognize each learner’s strengths and exceptionalities, then help them build the confidence and independence needed for meaningful progress.
Private School Graham Park -
Empowering Agency and
Growth Mindset,
Unleashing Potential
At AcadeCap International School, families from Graham Park can find a focused campus where learners are known closely and expectations are clear. For parents comparing private school graham park options with nearby elementary schools or a public school setting, AcadeCap offers a more personal environment within reach of Ottawa and Gatineau. From kindergarten through high school pathways, our school supports learners with close guidance, structure, and room to grow. Our mission is grounded in academic excellence, responsibility, and a serious commitment to each learner’s development.
Small Class Size
Smaller classrooms give teachers the time to understand how each learner is progressing. Instruction can be adjusted when a concept needs more attention, and challenge can be introduced when a learner is ready. This gives children more room to participate, ask stronger questions, and build confidence through steady effort.
Learning How to Learn
AcadeCap helps learners build habits that make academic progress more sustainable. Reflection, organization, and focused practice shape how they approach their work. Families can discover more through our education approach, which explains how our model supports stronger learning with structure and purpose.
Post Secondary Connection
Our programs follow Ontario curriculum expectations while giving learners depth in core academic areas. As they move from one grade to the next, learners are encouraged to think more clearly about their goals, strengths, and effort. By graduation, graduates should have more than completed courses. They should have the judgment needed to continue academically with maturity.
I will always be grateful for the amazing educational years C. SM. had with your fantastic educational team. Her dedication for higher education, her strive to always do her best, her inquisitive mind and love of learning comes from the strong foundation taught to her by you and your teachers.
D.S.
News And Events
School News and Event
Highlights
- Your Journey Starts Here
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Open House
November 5, 2026 | 6:15–8:00 PM
Come experience Acadecap International School and see what makes our micro-school approach different. Meet our team, explore our learning environment, and discover how academic rigour, curiosity, and courage shape the AcadeCap experience from JK to Grade 12.
Come see what makes AcadeCap different. We look forward to welcoming you.
RSVP coming soon.
- The 2026–2027 School Year Is Loading…
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The countdown is on! Our classrooms are being prepared, our team is getting ready, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to AcadeCap for another year of learning, growth, and new opportunities.
From inquiry and academic rigour to creativity, collaboration, and courage, we’re getting ready for another year of purposeful learning!
The next chapter begins August 31, 2026.
- A Taste of AcadeCap Community
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September 17, 2026
There’s no better way to begin the school year than gathering together in the school yard. Each fall, AcadeCap families, students, and teachers come together for our annual Community Corn Roast, welcoming both returning families and those who are new to our school community.
Students help shuck the corn while families and staff gather for a casual meal with delicious sides, conversation, and plenty of opportunities to get to know one another.
It’s a simple tradition that reflects what we value at AcadeCap: community and connection.
- News
- Seven AcadeCap students—from Grades 7 to 11—brought their A-game and left an impact with their impressive projects at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair 2025 - Expo -Sciences Régionale d’Ottawa.
- A huge congratulations to all our participants for their outstanding efforts and for representing our school with enthusiasm and excellence.
- Senior Interdisciplinary Category: Second Place - "Is Wetter Better?"
- Junior Interdisciplinary Category: Honourable Mention – "Personality and Memory"
- Honeywell Aerospace Special Award for Innovative and Outstanding Project – $150 prize: "Quantum Entangled Particles: Telecommunications, Cryptography, and Beyond"
- Ottawa Horticultural Society Special Award – $150 prize: "Is Wetter Better? Aquaponics vs Aeroponics vs Soil"
- Registration
AcadeCamp Kinder (ages 4 & 5)
AcadeCamp (ages 6 to 9)
AcadeCoders JR (ages 8 to10)
AcadeCoders (ages 11+)
Contact-info@acadecap.org
- Events
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You are invited to come learn more about Ottawa's premier micro school and it's bilingual IB PYP in the early years!
Our next open house is Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
- News
- Our very first Celebration of Learning, at our new campus, took place under the big tent on Thursday, June 19, 2025!
- Congratulations to all of the AcadeCap students for their performances, academic achievements, and assuredly for their growth as learners.
- Words of appreciation to M. T. for having prepared the students to perform their pieces outdoors and in a tent!
- Many thanks to D.J, who capably keeps all the moving parts of this event running smoothly.
- To K. J., multi-tasker extraordinaire, who somehow always knows where everything is, whether it’s on the computer, in the shed, or tucked away in the basement.
- To B. R., for managing the sound so everything can be heard clearly and confidently.
- Thank you, teachers, as well, for your thoughtful selection of pieces and the teamwork that helped make this Celebration of Learning possible.
- Big thanks to our MCs, G. M., N. R., Q. M., and R. T., for keeping everything flowing so well.
- Orange Shirt Day
As part of our school-wide recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, students across all ages reflected on the history and ongoing impact of residential schools in Canada. Through guided discussions and shared learning, they explored the importance of honouring the children who were taken from their families, the resilience of Indigenous communities, and our collective responsibility to seek truth, healing, and justice.
Inspired by the teachings of butterflies, sunflowers, and hummingbirds, students created artwork representing transformation, remembrance, and resilience. These natural symbols carry both ecological importance and deep Indigenous significance, reminding us to face the past with truth and move forward with hope.
News And Events
School News and Event
Highlights
- Events
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You are invited to come learn more about Ottawa's premier micro school and it's bilingual IB PYP in the early years!
Our next open house is Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
- News
- Back to School: As we open our doors for a new academic year, we do so with a deep sense of anticipation and purpose. The start of the school year offers an important opportunity to reconnect with returning students and families, extend a warm welcome to those joining our community, and set a strong foundation for meaningful learning and growth. We look forward to working together to ensure a year marked by excellence, curiosity, and achievement.
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Corn Roast: We’re excited to welcome our families to our Annual Corn Roast on September 17! Come enjoy fresh corn, a variety of delicious sides, and a chance to connect with fellow families and staff as we celebrate the start of a new school year.
Please RSVP using the link provided in the weekly email.
- Meet Us at the Our Kids Private School Expo
We are excited to share that AcadeCap will be an exhibitor at the OUR KIDS Private School Expo on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Rogers Centre, formerly the Shaw Centre. This event is a great opportunity for prospective families to meet with school representatives, explore programs, and discover the best fit for their child’s education.
Get Your Pass:
Family passes are just $10 and can be purchased through the OUR KIDS registration page. We look forward to connecting with you there!
- News
- Seven AcadeCap students—from Grades 7 to 11—brought their A-game and left an impact with their impressive projects at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair 2025 - Expo -Sciences Régionale d’Ottawa.
- A huge congratulations to all our participants for their outstanding efforts and for representing our school with enthusiasm and excellence.
- Senior Interdisciplinary Category: Second Place - "Is Wetter Better?"
- Junior Interdisciplinary Category: Honourable Mention – "Personality and Memory"
- Honeywell Aerospace Special Award for Innovative and Outstanding Project – $150 prize: "Quantum Entangled Particles: Telecommunications, Cryptography, and Beyond"
- Ottawa Horticultural Society Special Award – $150 prize: "Is Wetter Better? Aquaponics vs Aeroponics vs Soil"
- Registration
- Events
- You are invited to come learn more about Ottawa's premier micro school and it's bilingual IB PYP in the early years!
- News
- Our very first Celebration of Learning, at our new campus, took place under the big tent on Thursday, June 19, 2025!
- Congratulations to all of the AcadeCap students for their performances, academic achievements, and assuredly for their growth as learners.
- Words of appreciation to M. T. for having prepared the students to perform their pieces outdoors and in a tent!
- Many thanks to D.J, who capably keeps all the moving parts of this event running smoothly.
- To K. J., multi-tasker extraordinaire, who somehow always knows where everything is, whether it’s on the computer, in the shed, or tucked away in the basement.
- To B. R., for managing the sound so everything can be heard clearly and confidently.
- Thank you, teachers, as well, for your thoughtful selection of pieces and the teamwork that helped make this Celebration of Learning possible.
- Big thanks to our MCs, G. M., N. R., Q. M., and R. T., for keeping everything flowing so well.
- Registration
AcadeCamp Kinder (ages 4 & 5)
AcadeCamp (ages 6 to 9)
AcadeCoders JR (ages 8 to10)
AcadeCoders (ages 11+) Contact-info@acadecap.org
- Unique Benefits
AcadeCap: What Sets Our Private School Serving Graham Park Apart
AcadeCap International School is located in Ottawa and serving families from Graham Park, Gatineau, and nearby communities. Our micro-school environment is established around close teacher guidance, clear expectations, and shared values. We are dedicated to helping each learner grow as a whole person, with attention to academic work and everyday conduct.
Individualized Learning Styles
Each learner brings a different academic profile. Instruction is shaped by readiness, ability, and ongoing observation, so support can change as needs become clearer. Some learners need targeted practice. Others benefit from enriched material or another way into a concept. The goal is thoughtful progress, supported by clear communication with each family.
Competency-Based Curricula
Our curriculum emphasizes mastery and applied understanding. Learners are expected to show what they understand through meaningful work, not completion alone. This supports excellence in core areas and helps learners become more independent in how they study, manage expectations, and ask for help.
Learning Community
Our community is shaped by respect, kindness, and shared responsibility. Learners work alongside peers of different ages, with adults who pay close attention to how each person is growing. Leadership develops through daily choices and the way learners contribute to those around them, preparing young people for society with greater awareness.
Expert Educators
Our educators bring subject knowledge, curriculum familiarity, and a practical understanding of student growth. They support English and French instruction where appropriate and help learners strengthen their use of languages across academic work. Their role is direct: guide progress, reinforce expectations, and build habits that last.
Extended Learning
AcadeCap offers room for focused study, meaningful exploration, and work that connects academic expectations with personal interest. Within a calm micro-school setting, learners have space to slow down, ask better questions, and approach ideas with greater care. Learning may connect with music, outdoor time, or hands-on work that helps students see academic progress as part of a larger life. These experiences are still guided by clear expectations, so enrichment does not feel separate from the work of school. Because our campus is situated within reach of Graham Park, families can access a nearby option shaped around personal attention, academic purpose, and a more thoughtful pace of growth.
Third Teacher Environment
The physical environment affects how learners concentrate and take ownership of their day. A thoughtful building, quiet work areas, and flexible spaces help create a setting where learning feels intentional. The environment supports the mind as much as the routine of the day, giving learners an opportunity to build confidence through focused work.
Families from Graham Park who would like to learn more are welcome to connect with our admissions team. We can explain our programs, answer practical questions, and help you understand whether AcadeCap is the right fit for your child. Please contact us to begin the conversation.
