Macdonald-Cartier Academy campus in Ottawa, Ontario

Macdonald-Cartier Academy

Ottawa, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades 7 – 8
Grades
7 – 8
Enrollment
68
Day Tuition
CA$22,200/yr
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Macdonald-Cartier Academy

At Macdonald-Cartier Academy, we teach Grade 7 & 8 students the basic learning skills that are essential for those who want to excel in high school and university.

Macdonald-Cartier Academy is a private co-educational school in Ottawa, Ontario, serving students at the elementary level. The school is guided by values of creativity, curiosity, nurture.

Core Values

CreativityCuriosityNurture

Teaching Philosophy

MCA offers a full French-immersion program combining accelerated academics with athletics and fun, experiential learning.

What Makes Macdonald-Cartier Academy Special

  • Elementary education

Academics

Curriculum

Macdonald-Cartier Academy offers Local and Other curriculums, with specializations in Languages and Sports.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Structured

Languages of Instruction

FrenchEnglish

Programs & Extracurriculars

Sports

1 programs
Other

Campus & Facilities

Macdonald-Cartier Academy features a campus with Dome.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$22,200

per year

Near average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Not available

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Admissions

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Interview
  • Entrance exam
  • Report cards

Community & Culture

Macdonald-Cartier Academy cultivates an environment centered on disciplined French immersion learning combined with active engagement. The school emphasizes experiential education through activities like canoeing, camping, dog sledding, and dome sports, alongside accelerated academics and athletics. With enrollment limited to 68 students per year, the academy maintains small class sizes that foster an individualized educational experience. The community values excellence in academics, French and English communication, technology, leadership, and social responsibility, with a focus on developing a sense of Canadian identity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Information about the school's approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not prominently featured on the website. The school does note that its French immersion program is organized to meet the needs of novice French students, continuing immersion scholars, and students whose mother tongue is French, suggesting some attention to diverse language backgrounds.

Parent Involvement

The website emphasizes parent engagement during the admission process, recommending that both prospective students and parents meet with the Headmaster to discuss enrollment. Parents participate in an information session with school leadership after their child's shadow day and interview. However, specific details about ongoing parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or regular communication channels are not prominently featured on the website.

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspected

Contact Macdonald-Cartier Academy

Address

270 Crichton St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Phone

(613) 744-8898

Email

info@mcacademy.ca

Website

Visit School Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Macdonald-Cartier Academy

Macdonald-Cartier Academy serves students in grades 7-8.

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