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HOW TO APPLY: Junior School

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Important dates

Junior School Open House

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Conversation Corner - Junior School

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
10:00-11:00 a.m.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Admissions Decision Day

Friday, February 26, 2027

Offer Return Day

Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at 12:00 p.m.

STEPS TO FOLLOW

  • Step 1: Create Your Account and Submit Your Application

    Create an account on the Portal to allow you to complete and submit your application, including payment of the application fee.

  • Step 2: Application Checklist

    The application will be processed within two business days. Once processed, a checklist will be assigned to your account where you will then have the ability to upload required documents including:

    • Birth certificate and/or passport
    • Relevant report cards
    • Book an interview*

    For applications to Grade 6, it may be several months before we know if we can move forward. Please be patient and we will contact you to set up your interview as space becomes available.

  • Step 3: Assessment and Interview

    See below for the grade-specific details on interview and assessment descriptions and expectations.

    • JK Playdate Assessment - January 22, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
    • SK Playdate Assessment - January 20, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
    • Grades 1–3 Playdate Assessment - February 6, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
    • Grades 4 & 5 Assessment - December 15, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to selected applicant families.

  • Step 4: Admissions Decision

    All applicants will receive a decision on their application on Friday, February 26, 2027. 

Step 1: Create Your Account and Submit Your Application

Create an account on the Portal to allow you to complete and submit your application, including payment of the application fee.

Step 2: Application Checklist

The application will be processed within two business days. Once processed, a checklist will be assigned to your account where you will then have the ability to upload required documents including:

  • Birth certificate and/or passport
  • Relevant report cards
  • Book an interview*

For applications to Grade 6, it may be several months before we know if we can move forward. Please be patient and we will contact you to set up your interview as space becomes available.

Step 3: Assessment and Interview

See below for the grade-specific details on interview and assessment descriptions and expectations.

  • JK Playdate Assessment - January 22, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
  • SK Playdate Assessment - January 20, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
  • Grades 1–3 Playdate Assessment - February 6, 2027. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
  • Grades 4 & 5 Assessment - December 15, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to selected applicant families.

Step 4: Admissions Decision

All applicants will receive a decision on their application on Friday, February 26, 2027. 

Assessment and Interview Requirements

Major Entry

  • All applicants participate in the full admissions process including the playdate and interview.
    • Junior Kindergarten: 14–16 openings
    • Grade 1: 12–14 openings

Small Entry

  • All applicants participate in the full admissions process including the playdate and interview.
    • Senior Kindergarten: 2–4 openings
    • Grade 2: 2–4 openings
    • Grade 3: 2–4 openings

Selective Entry

  • All applicants participate in the assessment. Selected applicants are invited to move forward with the admissions process including an interview.
    • Grade 4: 2–4 openings
    • Grade 5: 2–4 openings

Non-Entry

  • Admission depends on attrition. As available spaces are confirmed, selected applicants are invited to move forward with the admissions process including an assessment and interview.
    • Grade 6

Assessment Details

JK & SK applicants will be invited to participate in a playdate assessment.

During this assessment, applicants will join their peers in a classroom setting to engage in activities designed to evaluate:

  • Language development (both oral and written)
  • Mathematical learning
  • Creativity, motor skills
  • Social strengths
  • Personal attributes

The environment is relaxed and aims to simulate a real school day experience as closely as possible.

Interviews

Interviews can be scheduled directly through the Portal once the application checklist is assigned.

JK & SK interviews are for parents only; candidates are not required or expected to attend.

No preparation is necessary, as it is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective families.

Assessment Details

Grades 1–3 applicants will be invited to participate in an in-person, structured group assessment through a playdate. This assessment will evaluate:

  • Verbal skills
  • Behavioral and social skills
  • Reading readiness and skills
  • Mathematical abilities
  • Fine motor

Interviews

Interviews can be scheduled directly by parents/guardians through the Portal once the application checklist is assigned.

The family interview will include questions for the applicant first, followed by the parent(s)/guardians.

No preparation is necessary, as it is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families. 

Assessment Details

All Grades 4 and 5 applicants will be invited to participate in an entrance assessment that will provide the Admissions Team with more details about each applicant’s skills in language and math. 

Interviews

Only selected applicants will be invited to schedule an interview through the Portal.

The family interview will include questions for the applicant first, followed by the parent(s). No preparation is necessary, as it is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families.

Grade 6 is not an entry year, we do not conduct a Admissions process until we have confirmed openings. Applications are encouraged should spaces become available. If we move forward with an application, we will reach out to the family directly with next steps.

Typical Class Size

GradeOpeningsClass SizeCohort SizeClasses
Junior Kindergarten14–1614–1614–161
Senior Kindergarten2–418–2018–201
Grade 112–1414–1628–322
Grade 22–416–1832–362
Grade 32–418–2036–402
Grade 42–420–2240–442
Grade 52–420–2440–482
Grade 6Attrition Dependent22–2444–482

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