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	Astolot Educational Centre	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day 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) 7, 9 and 10 (for the same grades offered at Astolot Educational Centre).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Astolot Educational Centre	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	1 - 7	23
  Gr. 10	1 - 7	13
  Gr. 11	1 - 5	13
  Gr. 12	1 - 5	13
  Gr. 1	1 - 3	10
  Gr. 2	1 - 3	8
  Gr. 3	1 - 4	8
  Gr. 4	1 - 9	9
  Gr. 5	1 - 9	9
  Gr. 6	1 - 9	9
  Gr. 7	1 - 7	16
  Gr. 8	1 - 7	10

• 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 Astolot Educational Centre is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Astolot Educational Centre	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	90%	38%
  Gr. 11	90%	37%
  Gr. 12	80%	35%
  Gr. 1	90%	40%
  Gr. 2	90%	37%
  Gr. 3	100%	36%
  Gr. 4	100%	36%
  Gr. 5	100%	36%
  Gr. 6	100%	36%
  Gr. 7	90%	38%
  Gr. 8	90%	35%

• What Astolot Educational Centre says it looks for in students

  Astolot attracts students who find large classrooms frustrating due to sensory overload, lack of time with the teacher or require individualized programing.

• 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 Astolot Educational Centre and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Astolot Educational Centre					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 4		-	-	-	-	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 5		-	-	-	-	Interview: 57%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6		-	-	-	-	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7%
  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 Astolot Educational Centre says about the application process

  Application fee: $0

  Registration fee: $0

  Deposit: $1,000

  
  Description:

  Step 1 - Parent interview with Administration

  Step 2 - Shadow Day

  Step 3 - Review of relevant reports

  Step 4 - Parent School Conversation

• 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.