For more than 40 years, Kells Academy has helped students prepare for studies in the best universities in North America. While many of our students are Canadian, Kells welcomes students from Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States. In small classes, Kells provides a program of studies that meets with the needs of both local and international students. Students are given assistance through the guidance department with entrance to colleges and universities. Students are prepared for studies in Health Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce, and Humanities. As well as offering a wide variety of academic options, Kells provides assistance with obtaining visas, homestay or residence accommodation, and transportation from the airport.
Teachers at Kells are dedicated and experienced, and have a reputation for making students feel welcome. Contacts and friendships are made, which last well after students leave Kells.
Kells' high success rate is attributed to small class size, individualized attention, and a supportive learning environment.
Kells Academy offers homestay to international students. The cost for homestay is $260.00 per week. This includes three meals per day and laundry service. Students have the choice of living with English or French speaking families located close to the school.
All students follow the Quebec Education Program as set out by the Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sports.
Students in Grades 10 and 11 have the opportunity to participate in Career Days and CEGEP information evenings at the school. They also meet with the Guidance Counselor to find out about all of the options for higher learning and different career paths.
The gymnasium is located close to the sports fields in the adjacent park. In addition to various sports teams, lunch time activities are organized for the junior high students. In the winter, an ice rink is made available in the park. In the Fall and Spring, our soccer teams make use of the soccer field in the park.
Students participate in various activities throughout the academic year such as ski trips, school dances and overnight trips for all students in grades 6-11 (eg. Ottawa, Quebec City, Mont Tremblant).
Students are encouraged to join the Student Council, Graduation Committee, Yearbook Committee, School Band, International Club, Math Club, Garage Band Club, Knitting Club, School Newspaper, Creative Writing Club, Book Club, Debate Club, Public Speaking Club, Scrapbooking Club, Fashion Club, Green Committee, Glee Club, Spirit Committee and Photography Club.
Laptop computers are available to all students (PCs and Macbooks). Smartboards are installed in almost every classroom. Wireless internet is available to all students and each student is provided with a Gmail email account. All students in Secondary I-IV must have an iPad (1:1 program) and all students in Secondary V must have a laptop.
The guidance counselor/special education consultant is available for students twice per week. The resource teacher is made available to students who require additional support. Various software (assistive technologies) are also made available to students with learning disabilities.
Tours of Kells Academy are given upon request. Please call the Admissions Office to arrange an appointment.
