About Us

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At Lisgar Collegiate Institute, we respectfully acknowledge that our learning takes place on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin people. Walk gently on this land as the Algonquin people have done for millennia before us. Thank you. Merci. Miigwech.

Our School

Given Lisgar’s central location, we are ideally positioned to integrate our students’ learning with the resources available in the nation’s capital. Lisgar Collegiate Institute offers a variety of courses across a full range of programs at the university, college, academic, and applied levels. Consistent with Lisgar’s long tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, students pursue their full potential as responsible individuals.

In 1874, the Ottawa Collegiate Institute, successor to the Dalhousie District Grammar School founded in 1843, moved to Lisgar Street. In 1928, the name Lisgar Collegiate Institute was adopted in honour of Sir John Young, Lord Lisgar. We are uniquely situated in the downtown community and welcome students from across the region. We thrive on the cultural diversity of our students and our international outlook.

Academics:

We offer a variety of courses in all disciplines, including Classical Studies and International Languages, the International Advanced Placement Program and the Gifted Program. In 1957, the Gifted Program was established at LCI as the first program of its kind in Ontario. The International Advanced Placement Program is available to all Lisgar students who wish to take university-level courses and equivalent credits for first year university courses from universities in Canada, the United States and many other countries. We continue to develop innovative learning approaches to challenge students in a changing world.

Arts:

In our Music Program, we offer both Band and String Music with opportunities for students to participate in numerous musical groups including Orchestra, Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Ensembles and various Chamber Ensembles. In addition, we have a vibrant Visual Arts and Drama Program. We offer a wide range of enriching opportunities for learning and enjoyment beyond the traditional classroom milieu with our participation in such things as the Kiwanis Music Festival and Improv Games.

Athletics:

Our Physical Education curriculum, Intra-mural and Inter-scholastic Programs, Outdoor Education and Exercise Science courses foster a balanced healthy lifestyle for our students.

Our Students

Every person at Lisgar contributes to our community and benefits from the synergy of the learning experience. Our student body of 1060 reflects a wide mix of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

Our Staff

Our teachers bring perse backgrounds, scholarship, excellent subject knowledge and positive expectations to their classes. Our mandate is to help each student achieve his or her potential. Many of our staff, recognized for their teaching expertise, are called upon to serve as members of provincial and board curricula writing teams and to present at national and international conference.

Our Community

Our parents and alumni regularly volunteer their help in all areas of our school life. Last year, Lisgar students profited from the hard work of more than 45 volunteers as part of the “Volunteers in Education” program. Our School Council meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. in the library. All parents are welcome to attend and participate in the evening’s discussions.

Mission Statement

We at Lisgar Collegiate Institute are committed to providing learning and working environments where all inpiduals feel safe, valued, respected, and welcome.

School motto: Alere flammam - To nourish the flame

School colours: Blue and Silver

Team name: Lords

Programs and Services

Academic Programs

  • Specialized Gifted classes in Grades 9 -12
  • Extended French program package in Grades 9-12
  • International Advanced Placement Program in Calculus AB, European History, French Language, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Latin, Spanish, Music Theory and Statistics allow students to earn university equivalency credits
  • Third Languages: Spanish, Latin
  • Music (Strings, Band, Vocal),Visual Arts, Drama
  • Co-operative Education and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
  • Outdoor Education 

Special Education and ESL Programs

Our Special Education Teachers offer:

  • Remedial help in our Student Support Room as well as monitoring and educational support for students with individual education plans
  • Assessments for students with learning exceptionalities
  • Specialized Dual Support class
  • Field trips to many nearby facilities such as Parliament, National Gallery, National Arts Centre, Museums 

Facilities and Resources

  • Five computer labs, six science labs and six mathematics classrooms with SmartBoards
  • Two music rooms with inpidual practice rooms, vocal and ensemble rehearsal space, digital recording facilities, drama and visual arts studios
  • Double gymnasium with balconies and weight room
  • Alumni Auditorium with 670 seats
  • Library with seating capacity for 75 students and access to 23 computers
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