), it opened to receive its first 125 students (from pre-kindergarten to grade 5) in September 1988 also at the Dupuis location.

After putting an ad in the local community paper, parental interest was overwhelming.

With a dedicated group of parents, including Donna Cooper and Marla Shuster, a steering committee was formed and the model for Royal Vale School was created.

The school would offer full French immersion, with an emphasis on math and science and include a compulsory 1 hour supplemental program at the end of the day which offered both Jewish Heritage Studies and academic enrichment.

In 1992, Royal Vale moved to its present location on Somerled Avenue in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, at the former Westhill High School.