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The OUR KIDS Report: Appleby College
Grades Gr. 7 TO Gr. 12 — Oakville, ON (Map)

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ADMISSIONS

Appleby College has a more competitive admissions process than most schools, with key entry points in Grades 7, 9, and 10. Application requirements may include interviews. Families emphasise the importance of campus visits and involving children in the decision-making process.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

Upcoming open houses will be announced here.

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.


APPLICATION DEADLINES

The final deadline is October for Day entry at Appleby College.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

    Month Appleby College Other schools
    Fixed deadline Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions
    September Boarding admissions 0% 88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
    October Day deadline
    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.


ENTRY GRADES

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 7, 9 and 10.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 9, 10 and 11 (for the same grades offered at Appleby College).

  • Breakdown by grade

    Entry grade Number of openings available: Day
    Appleby College Average of all other schools
    Gr. 7 55 - 60 16
    Gr. 8 8 - 10 10
    Gr. 9 52 - 60 23
    Gr. 10 8 - 12 13
    Gr. 11 1 - 4 13
    Entry grade Number of openings available: Boarding
    Appleby College Average of all other schools
    Gr. 9 18 - 24 18
    Gr. 10 20 - 25 18
    Gr. 11 24 - 28 18
    Gr. 12 0 - 2 14
  • 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

32% of all applications are accepted.

Admissions at Appleby College is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Acceptance rate: Day
    Appleby College Average of all other schools
    Gr. 7 50% 38%
    Gr. 8 29% 35%
    Gr. 9 38% 40%
    Gr. 10 26% 38%
    Gr. 11 13% 37%
    Grade Acceptance rate: Boarding
    Appleby College Average of all other schools
    Gr. 9 20% 40%
    Gr. 10 27% 38%
    Gr. 11 30% 37%
    Gr. 12 8% 35%
  • What Appleby College says it looks for in students

    Students who are passionate about learning, inquisitive, energetic, engaged, and who get involved. Current students and alumni quite often say that “you can’t be a passive by-stander at Appleby. The faculty and your peers won’t let you. Appleby offers students incredible learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom but in return it demands a lot.”

  • 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.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Appleby College and how they compare with other schools.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Required by Appleby College % of schools requiring
    Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay
    Gr. 7 - - - - Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 8 - - - - Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 9 - - - - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
    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 Appleby College says about the application process

    Application fee: N/A

    Registration fee: N/A

    Deposit: N/A


    Description:

    Online Application Form

    As the first step in the application process please complete the online application form (https://appleby.myschoolapp.com/app#login/apply). Please note, new applicants will be asked to create an account before proceeding to the application form. If you are a returning applicant, the login method previously used when submitting your Appleby College application has changed as Blackbaud - Appleby's education management system (BBK12) provider, has phased out its existing login method. Returning applicants are asked to contact support@appleby.on.ca and a member of the Appleby Technology Team will be happy to assist you.

    It should take you approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the online form. Once you have completed the form you will be asked to pay the school's non-refundable application fee. For Canadian residents the fee is $200, for International residents the fee is $300.

    As part of the application process, please have the following information and documents available for submission: 

    EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (IF APPLICABLE): To help us ensure that the applicant (upon condition of acceptance) receives the appropriate support needed to have a successful experience at Appleby, a copy of their last assessment is appreciated if available.

    ESL LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT (IF APPLICABLE): If the applicant is a non-native English speaker applying for grades 10 through 12 please provide your TOEFL, or IELTS test date. For non-native English speakers applying for grades 7 through 9 please provide your TOEFL Jr or iTEP test date.  Please note that, for those who are unable to access one of the above English Language Assessments, we are currently accepting Duolingo as an alternative.

  • 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.


 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


Choosing Appleby College, it was really important to involve my son in the decision-making process. And, visiting the campus was also very helpful. We'd visited a number of schools, but we ultimately felt like Appleby was the right fit for our child. I think he also felt like it was the right fit for him.
 

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