Lycée Claudel d'Ottawa
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The Lycée Claudel d'Ottawa is a French private school
in Ottawa
, located on Old Riverside Drive. The school has approximately 1000 students in grades JK-12. It is named after the French Catholic poet Paul Claudel
, and follows the French international curriculum. All classes, with the exception of language classes, are taught in French, and students complete the French baccalaureat
at the end of grade 12 (called "Terminale"). The Lycée Paul Claudel has the second-highest average results among French overseas schools (of which there are over 300) after Lycée Charles de Gaulle in London, England.
The school is also competitive in many fields; it has been junior boy's soccer champion and tennis champion in both boy's and girl's categories in the city of Ottawa.
Students François Le Moine, Philippe Boisvert and Jean-Christophe Martel were National French Debating Champions of Canada in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Christine Mikolajuk and Greta Levy were Regional, Provincial and National Bilingual Debating Champions in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Three students, Fatoumata Diane, Jasmine Sander Preston and Fatma Zaguia, won the Canadian finale of the World French Language Trophies and were invited to France for the world finale hosted by famous French TV hosts Julien Lepers
and Bernard Pivot
. They ended up bringing back the victory for Claudel.
The Lycée Claudel d'Ottawa also has an exceptional education curriculum and is number one in several contests including "Top ten school of the year in North America"
As the school is located in Canada's national capital, some Canadian politicians' children are among its alumni, including the children of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
, of current Quebec Premier Jean Charest
Hockey player Alex Kovalev's children also attend the Lycee.
Recently, the bus stop facing the school was renamed the Lycée Claudel Station
.
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Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, located on Old Riverside Drive. The school has approximately 1000 students in grades JK-12. It is named after the French Catholic poet Paul Claudel
Paul Claudel
Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He was most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism.-Life:...
, and follows the French international curriculum. All classes, with the exception of language classes, are taught in French, and students complete the French baccalaureat
Baccalauréat
The baccalauréat , often known in France colloquially as le bac, is an academic qualification which French and international students take at the end of the lycée . It was introduced by Napoleon I in 1808. It is the main diploma required to pursue university studies...
at the end of grade 12 (called "Terminale"). The Lycée Paul Claudel has the second-highest average results among French overseas schools (of which there are over 300) after Lycée Charles de Gaulle in London, England.
The school is also competitive in many fields; it has been junior boy's soccer champion and tennis champion in both boy's and girl's categories in the city of Ottawa.
Students François Le Moine, Philippe Boisvert and Jean-Christophe Martel were National French Debating Champions of Canada in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Christine Mikolajuk and Greta Levy were Regional, Provincial and National Bilingual Debating Champions in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Three students, Fatoumata Diane, Jasmine Sander Preston and Fatma Zaguia, won the Canadian finale of the World French Language Trophies and were invited to France for the world finale hosted by famous French TV hosts Julien Lepers
Julien Lepers
Julien Lepers is the stage name of Ronan Lepers, a French television and radio host.He was born in Paris.He is known for hosting Questions pour un champion since 1988, the French version of Going for Gold.-Notes:...
and Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot, OC, CQ is a journalist, interviewer and host of French cultural television programmes. He is a member of the Académie Goncourt.-Biography:Pivot was born in Lyon, the son of grocers...
. They ended up bringing back the victory for Claudel.
The Lycée Claudel d'Ottawa also has an exceptional education curriculum and is number one in several contests including "Top ten school of the year in North America"
As the school is located in Canada's national capital, some Canadian politicians' children are among its alumni, including the children of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney
Martin Brian Mulroney, was the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1983 to 1993. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by the introduction of major economic reforms, such as the Canada-U.S...
, of current Quebec Premier Jean Charest
Jean Charest
John James "Jean" Charest, PC, MNA is a Canadian politician who has been the 29th Premier of Quebec since 2003. He was leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1993 to 1998 and has been leader of the Quebec Liberal Party since 1998....
Hockey player Alex Kovalev's children also attend the Lycee.
Recently, the bus stop facing the school was renamed the Lycée Claudel Station
Lycée Claudel Station (OC Transpo)
The Lycée Claudel Transitway Station is a station on Ottawa, Canada's transitway. It is located on the 97 rapid transit line, and is one stop south of the main hub of Hurdman...
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See also
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étrangerAgence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'EtrangerThe Agency for French Teaching Abroad, , is a national public agency under the administration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France that assures the quality of schools teaching the French national curriculum outside of France...
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