Welcome
Joan of Arc Academy is Ottawa’s only bilingual, independent school for girls. Our small class sizes combined with the enriched bilingual education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, ensures that every girl at our school can truly reach their full potential in both official languages.
At a Glance
140
students call the Academy home
14
average students
per classroom
80
awards won in the past two years
1954
year the Academy
was founded
“We’re so thankful for Joan of Arc. The small class sizes, caring staff, and bilingual program have helped our daughter grow in confidence. The all-girls environment empowers her to speak up, take risks, and lead.”
— STEPHANIE BELSHER, PARENT
“We knew Joan of Arc was the right choice as soon as we toured. Our daughters in JK and SK are thriving, and we’re so excited to watch them grow here all the way through to Grade 8.”
— CURTIS SMITH, PARENT
“Joan of Arc has been the perfect place for our daughter to grow and thrive. The personal attention, caring community, and strong academics have helped her shine her brightest.”
— ANDREA STUART, PARENT
“My daughter is always eager to go to school and has a wonderful relationship with her teachers and all her classmates in and out of her class.”
— GWEN FONG, PARENT
“We love this school! The academic program is challenging and the individual attention from the teachers really help the girls succeed.”
— JENNIFER WATSON, PARENT