Bilingual Elementary Education in Kirkland — Where Excellence Becomes a Habit
The elementary years at Académie Marie-Claire are where the foundation laid in preschool and kindergarten becomes something remarkable. Students work with specialist teachers in every subject, follow an enriched curriculum that keeps them consistently ahead of provincial standards, and develop the study habits, intellectual confidence, and language skills that will define their academic future.
By the time a student completes Grade 6 at Académie Marie-Claire, they are fully bilingual in French and English, fluent in a third language, performing above grade level, and ready for our rigorous secondary program.
What Sets Our Elementary Program Apart:
- Dedicated Subject Specialists from Grade 1 Onward (One Teacher Per Discipline)
- Enriched Curriculum: Students Perform a Minimum of One Year Above Grade Level
- Bilingual French-English Instruction Across All Subjects
- Third Language (Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin) from Elementary School
- State-of-the-Art Science Laboratory — The Only One Available to Primary Students in the Region
- Robotics and Technology Education Integrated into the Curriculum
- After-School Homework Help with Teachers
- Extracurricular Activities from Arts to Sports to Academic Clubs
Core Subjects:
- French
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Third Language (Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin)
- Technology and Robotics
The Outreach Program
Our Outreach Program gives elementary students a window onto the wider world. Students connect with peers from schools within Canada and internationally, developing cross-cultural understanding and a sense of global citizenship — not as a concept, but as a lived experience.