Kells Academy

We sent our son to Kells Elementary School from Kindergarten through Grade 6. He loved going to school and thrived in the nurturing environment where his strengths were celebrated and his challenges supported. The staff was dedicated and worked collaboratively with us to ensure his social and academic success. Our son is now a well rounded, confident young man, in part, thanks to the wonderful start he got at this school!

When the time came to choose the right school for our kids, we agonized over the various options. We could not be more happy with our choice of Kells Elementary School.Through the small classes, warm and attentive teachers, novel learning strategies and most of all patience. Kells built a solid foundation that allowed our children to succeed and thrive in high school. The academic success that they have today is a direct result of their time at Kells Elementary School.

Our both sons have learned at Kells Elementary for 3/4 years and we're so grateful for that. We found at Kells great support by amazing Mrs. Perlman the school's principal and by the teachers and the administrative staff. Kells is a small school so every student gets full and great attention academically (if needed, also a tailored education plan) and socially. As parents, we had an amazing peace of mind knowing our kids are learning at Kells. The atmosphere and attitude are great. The students get to know and respect the diversity of the community. They learn that everyone has his own needs and everyone is OK!! sometimes progress is celebrated by the teachers and the principal. Our sons arrived in Kells with zero English knowledge. Also thanks to amazing Mrs. Farid, the resource teacher, they became native speakers in just a few months. In our opinion, the schedule is very reasonable with a good amount of recesses during the day in a good-sized open yard all over the year. Very reasonable homework amounts that again could be adapted to every student's needs. Mrs. Perlman and the staff is always there for you (even after you leave the country :)) A great family that always does its best to make it even better. The boys had a very good time at school. Thank you Kells family!! Very much recommended!!

I can only say good words about Kells and the staff from the secretary, teachers to the director. This school was a confidence booster for our daughter. Where rejection and problems were always an issue with the other school at Kells they were always finding ways and strategies to make the life easier for our daughter. Even now after all these years our daughter at Concordia University still visit Kells to say hi and for a chat with Mrs Perlman.

Kells Elementary was a great confidence boost for both my children. The teachers are not only involved in academic learning but help with social situations as well. The school and staff were always very supportive and encouraging. It was a great experience!

Montreal’s “First-Class” Elementary School – Kells Elementary!This year (2019-2020), we mark & celebrate our son’s 5th year at Montreal’s finest elementary school - Kells Elementary. Tucked-away in the NDG community of Montreal, Kells is simply put, an outstanding, First-Class institution for learning.Our experience at Kells started at the Kindergarten level, and every year since, our child continues to build his education-foundation, brick-by-brick, one solid year after another, in academics, socially, and physical education.Kells offers an Individualized Education Program which has been the key to our child’s successes over the years, coupled with the extraordinary educators and staff, helmed by a remarkable & hands-on Principal, with a small number of students in the class, rich in diversity from all corners of the globe, thus affording our child the best possible environment to learn and grow.Kells Elementary is the best decision we have made in our son’s education and future.When your child is enthusiastic and looks forward to going to school each and every single day of the week, you know you are in a First-Class school, with First-Class Educators.With Gratitude, JW/NH

It's our third year at Kells and we are happy to have discovered this hidden gem among many private schools in Montreal. This is a relatively small school that differentiates itself with small class sizes, individualized approach to meet student needs and the community feeling that the parents and the kids experience. What I most appreciate about Kells is the fact that, beyond the academics, concepts such as social interactions, manners, empathy for others, kindness, etc. finds its way through their class discussions. Children get to experience and learn to respect others, appreciate differences, diversity, challenges other students may be going through such as adjusting to a new culture / language coming from abroad.

I sent my 2 children at Kells Elementary for four (4) years. I wish they had started their elementary schooling at that school. The small class sizes and tailored learning approach really made a difference to my children. Kells provides each student with his/her own learning experience and the child is able to learn as quickly or as slowly as is best for that child. The teachers and the Principal were always available and happy to discuss my children’s progress any time I felt the need. Both my kids loved Kells and were sad on the week-end and over the Summer because they could not go to school. Kells has not only taught them academic subjects but also life lessons and how to become good citizens of the world. Their Spring Concert is not to be missed and is such a positive experience for the students.I cannot recommend this school enough.

As a parent of a 9 years old boy, I am so happy for my son at Kells Academy. Not only is everyone (students, teachers, staff! and admisitration) there extremely supportive, they're inclusive and make sure you're okay and not struggling with anything. Incredible academic curriculum, differential and tailored programs to meet every student’s needs and challenges with highly educated and dedicated teachers. Great location and great college acceptance rates. Reputation is well known amongst parents and alumni. If you're considering this school definitely go for it! You won't regret it! We love Kells Family!!

Our son Nico went to Kells Academy for 7 years. It was the best choice ever for our son’s education. Smaller classes and the multi cultural environment made him feel very welcome; the tailored, individual support made him thrive . Despite not speaking English when our family arrived in Montreal from Europe, the patient teachers and staff helped him to get up to speed and within months English became his first language. His love for language, writing short stories and acting persists until today and that is thanks to the excellent education from Kells Academy.