Académie de la Capitale

What Académie de la Capitale does

Académie de la Capitale (legal name: École internationale Acadecap International School) is a registered non-profit private micro-school operating from a single campus at 3448 Richmond Road in Ottawa, Canada. The school delivers a K-12 educational continuum built around the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), authorized since 2004, bridging into the Pre-Secondary School Programme (PSSP) and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) tracks. It serves approximately 65 students with 15 teachers and specialists, maintaining an intentionally low student-to-teacher ratio (~4.3:1). The school is the only Canadian institution holding the LabelFrancéducation designation and operates a bilingual English-French core curriculum.

The school's product portfolio includes differentiated learning across the IB framework, the SMILE literacy program for students with dyslexia and learning differences, the iSTEAM maker-lab program integrating AI, robotics, 3D printing, and coding, the Performing Arts & Language School offering instruction in seven languages (French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Italian, Arabic), and the Body and Mind wellness program. Summer operations include four tiered camps (AcadeCamp Kinder for ages 4-5, AcadeCamp for ages 6-9, AcadeCoders Jr. for ages 8-10, and AcadeCoders for ages 11+) with space-themed bilingual STEM programming. Extended learning programs (clubs, tutoring, field trips) and an AcadeCap Coffee fundraising line supplement the core offering.

The business model is tuition-driven with no government subsidies; secondary revenue streams include summer camp fees, extended learning programs, donations, and the coffee fundraising initiative. Go-to-market is community-driven through open houses, the Our Kids Private School Expo, content marketing (blog, social), and referrals within Ottawa suburban communities (Barrhaven, Richmond, Stittsville, Manotick, Carp, Kanata, Gloucester). The school is led by Founding Director Lucie Lalonde and Admissions and Community Liaison Kara Jenkins. Recent student outcomes include Second Place and Honourable Mention awards at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair in 2024 and 2025, plus a Let's Talk Science Engineering Challenge finals qualification.

Name

Académie de la Capitale

Legal name

École internationale Acadecap International School

Website

https://acadecap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Académie de la Capitale is a non-profit private micro-school in Ottawa, Canada, serving 65 students across a bilingual IB PYP K-12 continuum with differentiated learning, an iSTEAM maker-lab program, and tiered summer camps, funded primarily by tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

Keywords

• Private school education
• IB primary years program
• Bilingual micro-school
• Differentiated learning
• STEAM education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for K-12 educational programs. As a non-profit private school with charitable status, tuition funds operational and capital expenses.
2. Summer Camps: Revenue from AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders summer programs including AcadeCamp Kinder (ages 4-5), AcadeCamp (ages 6-9), AcadeCoders Jr. (ages 8-10), and AcadeCoders (ages 11+)
3. Extended Learning Programs: Clubs, tutoring, and co-curricular activities beyond regular classroom instruction
4. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations, fundraising events (AcadeQUIZ trivia night), and the AcadeCap Coffee Line. Tax-deductible receipts issued for eligible donations.
5. Coffee Line: Sales of signature coffee blends (Brainiac Beans, Brain Soother, Brain Teaser) as a fundraising initiative

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Académie de la Capitale is a private, non-profit micro-school in Ottawa delivering bilingual K-12 education through the IB Primary Years Programme (JK-Grade 6), the Pre-Secondary School Programme (middle school), and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). It offers specialized programs including the SMILE Literacy Programme for students with learning differences, the iSTEAM maker-lab curriculum with AI and robotics, and a Performing Arts & Language School, alongside AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders summer programs.

Product overview

Académie de la Capitale (AcadeCap International School) is a micro-school in Ottawa offering a unified educational platform centered on the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The institution provides a comprehensive K-12 continuum including the PYP for elementary students (JK-Grade 6), the Pre-Secondary School Programme (PSSP) for middle school, and preparation for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Core programs include the SMILE Literacy Programme for students with learning differences, the iSTEAM Programme with maker lab facilities, and the Performing Arts & Language School offering instruction in multiple languages (French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Italian, Arabic). The school operates summer camps under the AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders brands for ages 4+, and Extended Learning programs including clubs, field trips, and tutoring. All programs emphasize differentiated instruction, small class sizes, and inquiry-based learning within a bilingual (English-French) educational framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate authorized program for students from junior kindergarten through Grade 6, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and holistic development within a bilingual framework.
• Pre-Secondary School Programme (PSSP) Middle school program bridging the IB Primary Years Programme to secondary studies and preparing students for OSSD completion.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Ontario-recognized high school graduation diploma enabling post-secondary admissions and scholarships, with mastery-based learning approach.
• SMILE Literacy Programme Specialized literacy program using evidence-based approaches to support students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
• iSTEAM Programme Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics program with maker lab facilities featuring AI, robotics, coding, and 3D printing for hands-on learning.
• Performing Arts & Language School Bilingual program offering language instruction in French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Italian, and Arabic, along with performing arts education.
• Body and Mind Programme Holistic program integrating physical education, wellness, and mindfulness practices.
• Extended Learning After-school clubs, field trips, tutoring, and co-curricular activities extending learning beyond the classroom.
• AcadeCamp Kinder Summer camp for ages 4-5 featuring bilingual STEM activities and space-themed programming with inquiry-based learning.
• AcadeCamp Summer camp for ages 6-9 offering bilingual STEM experience with dynamic space-themed programming, including science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities.
• AcadeCoders Jr Coding and robotics summer camp for ages 8-10, introducing game design, web development, and 3D printing fundamentals.
• AcadeCoders Advanced coding and robotics summer camp for ages 11+, covering coding, game design, web development, robotics, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and digital music.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students secure admission and scholarships to universities and colleges of choice
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Authorized IB World School since 2004, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). All educators undergo formal IB training through over 400 certified courses. School completed IB Five-Year Evaluation in May 2024 with outstanding results.
• LabelFrancÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly Canadian school in the LabelFrancÉducation network, certified for French language education quality. School offers bilingual programs with French and English instruction.
• Ontario Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry-approved curriculum. Students earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) upon graduation. Programs grounded in Ministry standards.
• Carleton UniversityminorOthersHost venue for Ottawa Regional Science Fair and Let's Talk Science Engineering Challenge competitions. Students visit campus for science competitions and career exposure events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Study School: Montreal bilingual (English/French) IB World School for Pre-K through Grade 11. Comparable on bilingual IB delivery and small-class differentiation, serving a similar high-end urban Canadian market.
• Toronto French School (TFS): Toronto-based bilingual (French/English) IB World School offering programmes from preschool through Grade 12. Closest Canadian analogue to AcadeCap's bilingual IB PYP positioning, though operating at much larger scale.
• Ashbury College: Ottawa private independent school offering IB programs from JK-Grade 12. Direct competitor for Ottawa families seeking premium private education, though Ashbury operates at significantly larger scale and is day/boarding rather than micro-school.
• Lycée Français de Toronto: French-government affiliated bilingual school in Toronto offering French national curriculum with English instruction. Comparable on bilingual positioning and Canadian LabelFrancÉducation-adjacent positioning, though French-curriculum-led rather than IB-led.
• Elmwood School: Ottawa private girls' school offering IB programmes with a small-class ethos. Highly comparable on micro-school feel, differentiated learning approach, and Ottawa geography, though single-gender versus AcadeCap's co-ed model.
• Brébeuf Jesuit Grammar School: Montreal private IB World School serving grades 7-11. Comparable on IB authorization and Quebec/Ontario bilingual market overlap, with similar differentiated learning focus and university-prep outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Country Day School: King City, Ontario private school offering IB programmes from JK-Grade 12. Comparable on premium Ontario private positioning and IB credentials, though operates as a broader incumbent with larger enrollment.
• St. Andrew's College: Aurora, Ontario private boys' school offering IB Diploma Programme. Comparable on premium private positioning and IB delivery in Ontario, though boarding/day model differs from AcadeCap's day-only micro-school.
• Upper Canada College: Toronto private boys' school (SK-Grade 12) with IB programmes. Competes for the same affluent Canadian families seeking premium private education with IB credentials, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Bishop's College School: Sherbrooke, Quebec private school with IB programmes. Comparable on IB delivery and Canadian independent school positioning, though serving a different geographic market and operating as boarding/day rather than day-only micro-school.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AcadeCap
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AcadeCap
• Facebookfacebook.com/acadecap.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2310504
• Instagraminstagram.com/acadecap

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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