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A private Canadian school that is your gateway to a North American University.
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Kells Academy, is a private English Elementary and High School in Montreal – a beautiful city that lies within easy driving distance of Toronto,Ottawa, Boston, New York and Washington D.C. and some of the most prestigious Universities in the world like McGill, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Dartmouth and Cornell.
Montreal itself has four Universities (McGill is in the heart of the city) and is the hub for academics, medicine, research, sports and leisure in Canada. Since the last 36 years, Kells Academy has been continuously educating and preparing its students, through eleven years of grade school, for a uniform examination leading to a High School Diploma that is a pre-requisite for higher education in Canada. Our mission is to continue to give our students the best education possible to enable them to get their High School Diplomas.
Learn MoreGive your child a head start in the race to the top
What distinguishes Kells Academy from the other schools today is that we are the leaders in integrating technology with education and we stand at the forefront of the technological changes sweeping the educational system. Our modern teaching methods - using the latest techniques in state-of-the-art facilities - help students not only to pass their Board examinations with flying colors, but also help them gain a distinct edge by equipping them with the skills necessary to cope with the demands of a challenging University environment.
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Why Kells
One of the easiest choices and best decisions you will ever make
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High Academic Standards
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Small Classes
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Full Integration
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Technology
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Flex Courses
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Open Communication
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Healthy and Safe Environment
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Transition & Homestay
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We have high academic standards and an enviable graduation rate
Kells Academy’s high academic standards have resulted in an enviable near-perfect graduation rate and our graduates have gone on to study at some of the most prestigious Universities in North America. Our students today are successful and productive members of society working as doctors, engineers, scientists, musicians, teachers and architects all over the world. -
We believe in small class sizes so that each student gets personal attention
It can be a traumatic experience and a logistical nightmare to think about sending your child halfway across the world to study in a foreign country. The caring and nurturing environment that we provide at Kells Academy is geared to making the students feel like they are part of a family. In fact, we attribute our success to the small classes and the individual attention that each student receives from the teacher. No class has over 25 students and this low student-to-teacher ratio ensures that each teacher gets to know the student personally and can pay close attention and monitor his/her progress in the class. Students can avail of the help of a Guidance Councilor all through their school years. Even after the student has adapted to his/her new environment in the school and in Canada, they can continue to have the help of the Councilor right till they transition from school to university.
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We integrate international students completely in our mainstream classrooms
Students who do not have English as their main language are fully integrated and not segregated from the mainstream classroom. If needed, extra help is readily available for these students – they are given access to online language programs under the guidance of a teacher and they can also take extra remedial and extended courses to improve their language skills. -
We are the leaders in integrating technology with education
There are responsible and dedicated teachers for each subject and in each class, but education at Kells Academy stresses the use of technology. While basic concepts and materials are still taught using traditional methods, the role of the teacher has expanded and become much more than that of a person who stands in front of the students and gives information (‘teaches”) which the students can access themselves by using the computer. Instead, each student works with technological devices and tasks are set, assignments completed and marked by the teacher on line. This has resulted in a win-win situation for both the teacher and student and has led to a remarkable transformation in the way material is taught and learnt. The teacher’s time is freed up to enable, supervise and lead interesting discussions, handle questions, issues and problems that the students may have about the subject under discussion. For the students, this flexible and interactive ability has helped them learn at their own pace and given them 24/7 access to their teachers. -
We offer a range of Flex courses and extra-curricular programs
Twice a week, for 75 minutes at a time, students can spend extra time to take a variety of courses that are not part of the academic curriculum. These Flex courses are offered by the school and based on student interest and can include courses like advanced computer applications, financial literacy, the stock market, dance and art – to mention only a few. In addition, your child has the opportunity to discover and develop his/her talent by joining special groups like the Sports, Debating, Music, Drama or Community Service Clubs that meet and compete with other schools at the local and national levels and where our students often win gold medals and other prizes.
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We believe in open communication and full parent participation in your child’s education
With the use of technology and by logging on to our Portal, distance is no longer a relevant factor. As parents you have access and full visibility to all your child’s grades, activities, achievements and infractions - no matter where you live in the world. You can even set up appointments and through Facetime and Skype hold private parent-teacher meetings with your child’s teachers to discuss any issues that may be of concern to you. -
We provide a healthy and safe environment for our students in state-of-the-art facilities
Kells Academy prides itself on the fact that both the students and staff enjoy coming to the school. We rigorously maintain a healthy and safe environment for the children and constantly renovate and upgrade our classrooms, library, auditorium and cafeteria. -
We make the logistics easy for you
From entry visas, to lodging issues and differences in food and culture, Kells Academy is empathetic to this concern of the parents and we work hard to ensure that the transition is smooth and worry-free. Our homestay program is designed to provide your child with a safe and secure living arrangement. All homestay families are screened carefully by our homestay counselor and most of them already have experience in hosting students. Staying with a family gives the student an insight into the Canadian way of life and an excellent opportunity to practice their language skills.
FAQ
These FAQs are designed to provide some fast facts about Kells
Class sizes range from 15 to 25 students.
No, French is offered as a second language, and enriched French second language is offered to those who qualify.
Yes, we have a brand new on-campus residence with modern and comfortable facilities.
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We schedule placement testing and class visits for new students. An interview and a reference form are mandatory components of the admissions process. (Interviews for international students are arranged via Facetime or Skype).
Our student population is approximately 40% international.
All students follow the regular curriculum but extra English support is provided throughout the year.
Canadian school imparting Canadian values 
Set in a Canadian milieu, the school has a long history in Montreal and was founded by Ms. Irene Woods in 1978. With a background in science and education and international teaching experience, she has been the chief architect in building and setting the direction of the school and its programs. Blending the warm humanism and grace of a fast-vanishing world with the cold power that the new technologies offer, she continues to be the visionary and Director of the Academy as it moves confidently into the 21st century.
The school prides itself in imbibing its students with the best of the Canadian values - the ideals of hard work, integrity, truthfulness and sound moral principles. Together with a sound academic education that uses the latest technological methods to maximize the inherent potential of each student, Kells Academy strives to create a rock solid foundation on which the student can build a successful life for themselves.
Testimonials
See what our students say about Kells
Montreal is a very safe and fun city. It's nice to be here surrounded by good people everywhere. The teachers at Kells are very personal and they focus on you - it's not like they are teaching a whole group, they are teaching you!"
Alejandro Lacasia - Student
I moved to Canada in 2009 in hopes of a better education. We began the search for a school immediately following our arrival, and came across Kells Academy. After the friendly and warm welcome we received, and the informative explanation about what Kells offered, my parents enrolled me for the 2009-2010 academic year. I can honestly say as a former graduate, that if it weren’t for Kells I wouldn’t have gotten this far with this much success. Kells helped me broaden my knowledge, challenged me to work towards my utmost potential and in doing so I learned more about myself. In addition to all of this, Kells prepared me well enough to get accepted to one of the most prestigious Cegeps in Montreal, Marianopolis College. Being accepted is the first step, but staying at the top is a clear sign of Kells' ability to prepare a student to shine wherever they embark on their future educational journey. In addition, It is important to have a pleasant environment where you feel comfortable being who you are, and Kells provided me with that sense of comfort. I am so glad fate brought me to this high school where I had the pleasure to meet and learn with and from so many amazing people.
Caroline Abi-Azar - Alumni