Established in 1989, Heritage Academy is an Ontario Inspected Private school specifically designed for students with Dyslexia and other language based exceptionalities.

Our specialized environments and smaller class sizes also prove effective for students with

ADD/ADHD, anxiety and attention-based exceptionalities. Our mission is to provide each student with the support they deserve to enable them to reach their full academic potential. By promoting the values of honesty, perseverance, and respect, Heritage Academy fosters acceptance and growth among our students.

Ranked the top private school in Ottawa in 2023 and again in 2024, our school offers the

Ministry of Ontario curriculum with engaging and hands-on approaches.

We utilize the Simultaneous Multisensory Teaching (S.M.T.) method for students that struggle with phonemic awareness, as well as the Heggerty program with students in grades primary grades. This ensures all students with language-based challenges receive the support they need.