Opportunities for artistic expression develop students’ ever increasing imagination and creativity. We oer a full range of sports, cooperative games and creative movement to develop gross motor skills. Participation in school wide events, field trips and nature visits to our outdoor garden classroom further enhance the program. With plans to develop an indoor garden Kells is well on its way to becoming a Green school. 

At Kells, we embrace technology as a powerful asset, making learning more interesting, fun and relevant. With Smart Boards and iPads in every classroom, students and teachers have immediate access to today's most powerful digital tools. Students easily engage in interactive lessons and Kells recognizes the importance of technology by preparing students for the

future. Kells is proud to be considered a leader in digital instruction.

Kells understands the uniqueness of every learner and takes every step to ensure that each one enjoys the best possible learning experience. Kells believes strongly in creating a school-wide culture of peace and is a member of Peaceful Schools International.

Located in the cosmopolitan city of Montreal, endless exciting opportunities are available throughout the year. Culturally rich, it is predominantly French speaking and the 2nd largest city in Canada. There are few places in North America that are more wonderful to live in than the city of Montreal. From the historic Old Port to the scenic views from Mount Royal, it is a very unique city. The diversity, history, and entertainment of Montreal will no doubt provide an unforgettable experience for your child.

Kells residence rooms are equipped with single beds, closets, desks, lamps, and dressers. Each room is shared by a maximum of two students, however the premium option of a single room is also available. Male and female dorms are kept separate and parents can take comfort that our faculty provide a secure and caring environment for their child.

Our staff participates fully in boarding life by implementing daily structure, as well as academic and personal support, which allows students to strive to their maximum potential in a positive and nurturing environment. Furthermore, boarding school offers a plethora of exciting experiences, including competitive athletics, high quality educators, and of course, great friendships.

The residence will have full time supervision and be equipped with video surveillance to ensure the safety of our students. In order to maintain academic focus, there will be a mandatory prep time in the evenings from Monday to Thursday and on Sunday. Additional tutoring is available when needed at an extra cost. Private language courses are also available for students who would like to improve their English skills.

Breakfast, lunch, and supper are provided for boarding students. While enjoying delicious meals, students meet new people and foster lifelong friendships. Our residence will be equipped with common room spaces, Wi-Fi accessibility, telephones, TVs, DVD players, couches, areas for socializing and kitchen areas where students can prepare food at night or on weekends. We will also run our own snack shop.

Throughout the year, the school organizes additional activities for the students in residence. Optional field trips and excursions are also offered on the weekends at an additional cost.

Students will enjoy a strong sense of community at Kells residence and be provided with an enriching and memorable experience.

The Clue to Kells…

An often asked question at Kells is, “What is the origin of the name?" It goes back to the founding of the school. One of our teachers thought that Kells was an appropriate name because of what it represents. Kells is a town in Ireland which was the site of one of the great European monastic centres of learning. Here Western culture was preserved through the dark centuries following the collapse of the Roman Empire in the fifth century.

As Kenneth Clark said in his “Story of Civilization", it was in these Irish and Scottish monasteries that European culture and indeed Western civilization survived by the skin of its teeth, and later spread back through Europe to eventually culminate in the Renaissance. The Book of Kells is the most magnificent of the illuminated manuscripts which have come down to us from these monasteries surviving, among others, two centuries of systematic destruction and pillaging by the Vandals. For this reason we thought that the Book of Kells represents the potential that exists in all of us. It is the achievement and excellence we can all strive for in our own individual journey. Besides all this, and not coincidentally, “Kells Academy" had a nice ring to it. The students liked it immediately. We agreed – Kells it was.

Exploring our extraordinary school, you'll discover a welcoming and encouraging environment, one committed to ensuring that every student enjoys a rich, rewarding learning experience in step with their individual abilities, realities, and needs... in short, attuned to their world.

Irene Woods, Director, Kells Academy