ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Alexander Academy	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day and Homestay admissions	0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February		2%
  March		2%
  April		1%
  May		1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		1%

• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 10, 11 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Alexander Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Alexander Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 10	18 - 25	13
  Gr. 11	25 - 30	13
  Gr. 12	40 - 50	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	Alexander Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 10	-	10
  Gr. 11	-	10
  Gr. 12	-	12

• Why it matters

  Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.

Acceptance rate at Alexander Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Alexander Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 10	95%	38%
  Gr. 11	95%	37%
  Gr. 12	95%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Homestay
  	Alexander Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Alexander Academy says it looks for in students

  We seek to identify students who will be the best educators of one another and their teachers—individuals who will inspire those around them during their high school years and beyond.

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Alexander Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Alexander Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-	-	Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10%

• What Alexander Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $300

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Applicants are required to submit the completed online application, supporting documents and fees, and attend an admissions interview either via Zoom or in person.

• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.