Fénelon Notre Dame creates a learning environment that enables our students to blossom into responsible adults and fulfill their potential throughout their lives.

Our Educational Philosophy

We share a commitment to providing our students with the guidance that will foster their development toward responsible adulthood. The pillars of development are Pastoral guidance, International programs, and opportunities for civic engagement, all within an educational environment that offers varied and enriching activities.

Pastoral Guidance

Pastoral guidance is at the heart of Fénelon Notre-Dame. It fosters values enlightened by the Gospel while maintaining respect for the convictions of each individual. Our students take part in solidarity initiatives and in times of sharing, in a climate of fraternal unity. Preparatory religious instruction is provided for students wishing to engage in a journey of faith, participate in Christian gatherings, and/or receive the sacrements. The discovery of monotheistic religions helps students to understand and respect individual differences, and thereby promotes rapport among students.

International Outlook

Openness to the world has long been a core feature of our institution. English is taught from kindergarten onwards. An International Program (International Option Baccalaureate curriculum), a “bi-lingual” elective in which two foreign languages are taught as of 6th grade, and a European section regularly generate new travel destinations, as well as linguistic and cultural exchanges. Fénelon Notre-Dame is a certified TOEFL exam center, and is committed to preparing students for certifications in each of the modern language we teach (English, German, Spanish, Chinese).

Civic engagement

There are a number of ways to contribute to the learning community. A few of the opportunities include becoming a class delegate, participating in student council, getting involved in environmental projects, participating in peer training modules that promote pro-social and healthy behaviors, offering first aid training or tutoring, participating in the annual commemoration of deportation and resistance project, partaking in memorial excursions, and accompanying others in preparing their profession of faith. Making the choice to volunteer under the auspices of dedicated adults, growing in confidence and developing a sense of responsibility; civic engagement is an extraordinary way to grow together with a sense of common purpose.

School Community

The primary schools, 6th and 7th grades, 8th and 9th grades, and high school each have their own Documentation and Information Library.

Open to our middle school, high school, and higher education students, our accomodations for boarders opens its doors as of every Sunday evening. Students learn responsibility, study diligently, relax, develop their talents, and learn to live together.

The 9th and 10th grade lounge is a place for students to gather, chat over a board game or round of table soccer, share information, and allow themselves a break in a relaxing atmosphere.

The 11th /12th grade lounge is run by students over the age of 16. It’s a place where students can get together and relax, and are welcome to participate in cultural outings, sporting events, and extracurricular projects.

The Student Office brings vitality to Fénelon Notre-Dame’s learning environement by promoting collaborative activities in the form of extra-curricular pursuits, projects and events, as well as professional networking.