Elmwood School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 13.4K–26.8K
CAD 18.8K–37.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent, not-for-profit girls' school in Ottawa, Ontario, serving Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 and offering all three International Baccalaureate programmes. Founded in 1915, with about 385 students from 47 countries.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Students
385
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 47
- Founded
- 1915
- Gender
- Girls
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (ages 2.5+) | CAD 18,800≈ USD 13.4K |
| JK | CAD 24,354≈ USD 17.3K |
| SK | CAD 24,354≈ USD 17.3K |
| Grades 1-12 | CAD 37,650≈ USD 26.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (ages 2.5+) | CAD 18,800 (about USD 13.4K) |
| JK | CAD 24,354 (about USD 17.3K) |
| SK | CAD 24,354 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Grades 1-12 | CAD 37,650 (about USD 26.8K) |
Source: school website (elmwood.ca) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood School (this school) | CAD 18,800 (about USD 13.4K) | CAD 37,650 (about USD 26.8K) |
| Lycée Claudel d'Ottawa | CAD 16,113 (about USD 11.5K) | CAD 17,661 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Ashbury College | CAD 40,920 (about USD 29.1K) | CAD 87,660 (about USD 62.3K) |
| Académie Providence-Sœurs-Antonines | CAD 9,600 (about USD 6.82K) | CAD 14,300 (about USD 10.2K) |
Source: school website (elmwood.ca) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Enrolment fee
- CAD 4,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Online assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Average class size
- 15
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- School bus
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Athletics
- Rowing
Arts
- Theatre productions
- Instrumental music
After-school activities
- Clubs
- Sports teams
- Before and after care
Request a school tour
Sign in to request a tour. You can follow its status on your page.
Sign in to requestLocation
Source: Read from the school's website
Similar schools
École Polyvalente Le CarrefourIB MYP · IB PYP
Ashbury CollegeIB Diploma
CAD 40.9K–87.7K (about USD 29.1K–62.3K)
Lycée Claudel d'OttawaFrench
CAD 16.1K–17.7K (about USD 11.5K–12.6K)
Académie Providence-Sœurs-AntoninesMontessori
CAD 9.6K–14.3K (about USD 6.82K–10.2K)
Schools in the same city with a similar curriculum and fee level. Not a ranking.
More in this city · OttawaUpdated 2026-11-06
Are you school staff?
Add these yourself in the school portal.
- Principal and admissions introductions
- Exam results and university destinations