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How to Teach Math Effectively with Conceptual Understanding: AcadeCap’s Continuum Approach

Mathematics at AcadeCap can be broadly divided into three approaches to math instruction. In the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), mathematics is taught using a conceptual, often visual representations and tactile approach. In Grade 7 and 8 or Pre-Secondary School Programme (PSSP), mathematics is taught using a contextual,

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Curious how micro-schools are shaping the future of education?

Ottawa’s Premier Micro-School: How Académie de la Capitale Leads the Shift to Personalized, Purposeful Education At Académie de la Capitale, our journey has always been driven by a simple but powerful belief: education works best when it’s tailored to each learner’s unique strengths, challenges, and interests. We have always prioritized

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iSTEAM

Hackathon 2024

Dive into the Future of Innovation with Acadecap’s Inaugural Hackathon! Calling all aspiring innovators, coders, and problem-solvers! Acadecap Private School is thrilled to announce its first-ever Hackathon event, where creativity meets technology in an electrifying atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. Join us for a thrilling journey into the world of

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Night of Theatre May 7, 2024

AcadeCap presents: Matinée of Theatre : Two epic shows –  The Rainbow Fish and The Epic of Gilgamesh Please join us for an afternoon of theatre on Tuesday, May 7, 2024! Shows start : at 3:00 pm Admission is $5 dollars and there will be cupcakes after the performance. Summer

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Camps

Exciting News: Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Are you ready for a summer of discovery and creativity? We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for our iSTEAM and Coding Summer Camps! Why Choose Our Camps? AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders camps are crafted to spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and cultivate a love for learning in young minds.

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OPEN HOUSE APRIL 13, 2024

Join us at our Open House event and explore the opportunities for your child’s education. We are thrilled to introduce our new waitlist for the highly sought-after English IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The English PYP will join our current programmes: Bilingual IB PYP Programme JK to Grade 6 PSSP

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AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs

Teachers' Blogs

Biodiversity

​In their first unit, the Biology 11 students will be learning about the diversity of living things. During their first biodiversity lab, students refreshed their knowledge about the parts and function of a stereo microscope. They then practiced using the microscope to observe features of various biological organisms. We discussed

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Teachers' Blogs

New School Year!- All about Learning

We are all so excited to be back in person for the new school year! A great way to start off the year is to explore what it means to be an active learner, and exploring our personal learning styles. We are excited about the novel we will be reading

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Unité : d’explorer les histoires des Premières Nations et des Inuits au Canada ainsi que celles des Métis

En classe de PSSP, les apprenants continuent d’explorer les histoires des Premières Nations et des Inuits au Canada ainsi que celles des Métis depuis leurs débuts, jusqu’à nos jours. L’apprenant va étudier les évolutions sociales, culturelles, économiques, politiques et juridiques qui ont une incidence sur la vie des Premières Nations,

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Vote étudiant

Acadecap a inscrit l’école au projet ‘Le vote étudiant’.Ce programme d’apprentissage pratique offre aux élèves l’occasion de vivre l’expérience du processus électoral et de voter pour le candidat officiel de leur choix. En classe de PSSP, cela a aussi donné lieu à des discussions, des debats et une analyse des

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Teachers' Blogs

September 01st, 2021

​This week the educational team is busy preparing for the back to school by participating in meetings and workshops.#backtoschool #toddle #acadecapinternationalschool #ottawa #lycee #IBPYP #universityadmission #21stcenturyskills #ibworldschool #ossd Source:: PSSP & OSSD

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