Elmwood School

Since 1915, Elmwood has been shaping what it means to be a truly remarkable girls’ school. Recognized among the top independent schools in Canada, we are proud to be a national leader in intentional, exceptional education. Our commitment to academic excellence, individual care, and a vibrant sense of community empowers each student to thrive—both in the classroom and far beyond it. Elmwood graduates are confident, capable, and deeply engaged in the world around them, earning places at leading universities across the globe and making their mark wherever they go. Elmwood School is the pre-eminent all-girls’ school in Canada’s capital. An independent day school for outstanding girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, Elmwood has been a fixture in Ottawa for over an century.