Admissions

Day Applicants

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Apply to St. George’s as a Day Student

Thank you for your interest in St. George's School. Our 2023–24 day student application deadline for our intake years has now passed. We are accepting late applications for Grades 4–11, but we can no longer guarantee a full admissions process for families who choose to apply after the deadline. Please find more information on our process below. 

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  • Intake Numbers for the Junior School

    • Kindergarten (36 spaces)
    • Grade 1–3 (0 spaces)
    • Grade 4 (16 spaces)
    • Grade 5 (6 spaces)
    • Grade 6 (20 spaces)
    • Grade 7 (8 spaces)
  • Intake Numbers for the Senior School

    • Grade 8 (45–55 spaces)
    • Grade 9 (5–15 spaces)
    • Grade 10 (limited consideration)
    • Grade 11 (limited consideration)
    • Grade 12 (non-intake point)
  • Application Deadlines

    • Kindergarten and Grade 8–11 Day: November 1, 2022*
      Late applications are accepted for Grades 4–11 as space permits. Due to volume, late applications may be considered after other applications are reviewed.
    • Grade 1–3 Day: January 31, 2023
    • Grade 8–12 Boarding (Early Decision): December 1, 2022
    • Grade 8–12 Boarding (Regular Decision): February 1, 2023

    • Financial Aid is available for Grades 6–12.
      • The deadline for Day applicants to apply for Financial Assistance is December 1, 2022.
      • The deadline for Boarding applicants to apply for Financial Assistance is February 1, 2023.
      • Current families must submit their application for Financial Aid by November 1, 2022.

The Application Process

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  • Step 1 | Submit online application

  • Step 2 | Submit supporting documentation

    • Final report cards from the past two years (or any daycare or preschool progress reports as received)
    • Current report cards
    • Character Reference Form (available online through the application checklist)
      • Our first choice for a referee should be a classroom teacher (current or previous). Our second choice would be a coach, youth group director, cub-leader, or someone who interacts with this child in a social setting. We prefer not to receive references from one-to-one tutors or family friends.
    • Any additional documents as outlined and agreed to in the online application
    Please note: only the requested documents will be reviewed in order to maintain consistency and fairness for all applicants. Please do not send additional items such as certificates, photos, or additional reference letters. These items will be discarded.
  • Step 3 | Interviews

    • Kindergarten Interviews: Selected parents will be invited for interviews upon completion of the assessment.
    • Grades 1–3: Non-intake year candidates will be assessed in late March. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
    • Grade 4 and Grade 8: After an application has been received, you will receive an email invitation to attend a student and parent interview.
    • Grades 5–7: Grade 6 and 7 applicants will be invited to participate in a Virtual Group Activity between October and December. Shortlisted candidates from Grades 5–7 will be invited for student and parent interviews in January. All checklist items must be completed by December 1, 2022.
    • Grade 9–11: Shortlisted candidates for Grades 9–11 will be invited for student and parent interviews in January. Please ensure to have all items on your checklist complete before the deadline to be considered.*
    *Late applications may have a different process
  • Step 4 | Complete testing

    • Kindergarten: In-house group assessment: Students applying to Kindergarten will be invited to self-schedule a testing date in early January 2023 upon receipt of the online application. Testing dates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

      Grades 1–3: In-house testing by emailed invitation. Testing is subject to space availability and will take place in late spring (March–May).

      Grades 4–5: Write the Elementary level SSAT at any test location.

      Applicants to Grades 4 and 5 must register for an Elementary Level SSAT at any SSAT Test Centre. St. George's School will offer some testing options to applicants, with further details to be communicated directly to the families when an application is received. Testing spaces will be limited, so we encourage families to submit applications as soon as possible.
       
      Grades 6–11: Write the Middle or Upper-Level SSAT. Students can register to take the test in person at an SSAT test centre, online with the SSAT at home for residents of Canada or the USA, or take the test at any designated Prometric Test Centre. Please make sure to designate St. George's School as a score recipient. Applicants applying for financial aid are eligible to request testing fee waivers through the Admissions Team.
       
      International applicants (outside of Canada/USA) must write the SSAT at any test location. Please do not hesitate to register for the SSAT as dates fill up fast.
       
      Grades 4–11 applicant SSAT scores are accepted from all September through December 2022 test dates. 
       
  • Step 5 | Admission decision

        • Kindergarten: February 3, 2023
        • Grade 4 and 6: March 3, 2023
        • Grade 8: February 22, 2023
        • Non-Intake Years: Rolling through late April

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  • Questions? We’re here to help.

    We know that applying to an independent school can be an intimidating process. Our Admissions Team is here to support your family through the application journey — from exploring St. George’s, to applying for admission and joining the community. Please get in touch with any questions you may have.

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Contributions to St. George's School Foundation are eligible for tax receipts as prescribed by Canadian law. St. George's School Foundation's Charitable Registration Number is: 11917-5511 RR0001.
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