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HOW TO APPLY: Junior School
Important dates
Junior School Open House
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Virtual Conversation Corner - Junior School
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Application Deadline
Monday, December 1, 2025
Admissions Decision Day
Friday, February 20, 2026
Offer Return Day
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
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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.
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Step 2: Application Checklist
The application to 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*
*Parents of JK and SK applicants will be contacted directly by the Admissions team to schedule an interview in January 2026. For applications to non-entry grades, 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.
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Step 3: Assessment and Interview
See below for the grade-specific details on interview and assessment descriptions and expectations.
- JK Playdate Assessment - January 23, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- SK Playdate Assessment - January 22, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- Grades 1–3 Playdate Assessment - February 7, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- Grade 4 Assessment - TBD. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
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Step 4: Admissions Decision
All applicants will receive a decision on their application on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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 to 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*
*Parents of JK and SK applicants will be contacted directly by the Admissions team to schedule an interview in January 2026. For applications to non-entry grades, 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 23, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- SK Playdate Assessment - January 22, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- Grades 1–3 Playdate Assessment - February 7, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- Grade 4 Assessment - TBD. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
Step 4: Admissions Decision
All applicants will receive a decision on their application on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Assessment and Interview Requirements
JK & SK
- JK Playdate Assessment - January 23, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
- SK Playdate Assessment - January 22, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
Grades 1-3
- Grades 1–3 Playdate Assessment - February 7, 2026. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
Grade 4
Grade 4 Assessment -TBD. Details will be communicated directly to applicant families.
Available Spaces
- Junior Kindergarten (JK): up to 16 openings
- Senior Kindergarten (SK): up to 4 openings
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
Parent interviews will be held virtually in February 2026.
The invitation to schedule an interview will be sent to the parents/guardians of Junior and Senior Kindergarten applicants by our Admissions team in January 2026.
The interview is exclusively for parents, and students will not be questioned directly during the interview.
Available Spaces
- Grade 1: up to 12 openings
- Grade 2: up to 4 openings
- Grade 3: up to 4 openings
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 parents/guardians.
No preparation is necessary, as it is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families.
Available Spaces
- Up to 4 openings
Assessment Details
Grade 4 applicants will be invited to write an entrance assessment that will provide the Admissions Team with more details about each applicant’s skills in language and math.
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 parents/guardians.
No preparation is necessary, as it is an opportunity for us to connect and get to know prospective students and their families.
As Grades 5 and 6 are not entry years, we do not conduct a full Admissions process until we have confirmed openings. Applications are encouraged should spaces become available. If we move forward with the application, an Admissions member will be in contact to schedule your interview.
Typical Class Size
| Grades | Openings for New Students | Number of Students | Number of Classes |
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| JK | 14–16 | 14–16 | 1 |
| SK | 2–4 | 18–20 | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 12–14 | 28–32 | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 2–4 | 32–36 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 4–8 | 36–40 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 2–4 | 40–44 | 2 |
| Grade 5 | *attrition dependent | 44–48 | 2 |
| Grade 6 | *attrition dependent | 44–48 | 2 |
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