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	Avalon Children's Montessori School	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) PS, JK and 7 (for the same grades offered at Avalon Children's Montessori School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Avalon Children's Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	8 - 10	24
  JK	3 - 5	16
  SK	3 - 5	10
  Gr. 1	6 - 8	10
  Gr. 2	2 - 5	8
  Gr. 3	2 - 5	8
  Gr. 4	6 - 8	9
  Gr. 5	2 - 5	9
  Gr. 6	2 - 5	9
  Gr. 7	6 - 8	16
  Gr. 8	2 - 4	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 Avalon Children's Montessori School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Avalon Children's Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	90%	39%
  JK	90%	42%
  SK	90%	36%
  Gr. 1	90%	40%
  Gr. 2	90%	37%
  Gr. 3	90%	36%
  Gr. 4	75%	36%
  Gr. 5	75%	36%
  Gr. 6	75%	36%
  Gr. 7	75%	38%
  Gr. 8	75%	35%

• What Avalon Children's Montessori School says it looks for in students

  At the Casa and early elementary level, it is important that parents/guardians have an understanding of or a willingness to learn about the Montessori method of education.
  
  As older students apply to the school, it is important that families understand the nature and benefits of a small school and are committed to not only the growth and development of their own children but to the Avalon community as a whole.
  
  For the adolescent who applies to the Middle School program at Avalon, we are looking for students who are:
  Independent
  Creative problem solvers
  ‡ Tolerant
  ‡ Leaders or willing to become leaders
  ‡ Curious and excited about learning
  ‡ Socially conscious
  ‡ Able to think outside of the box
  ‡ Willing to take responsiblity for his/her own learning

• 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 Avalon Children's Montessori School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Avalon Children's Montessori School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Preschool	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
  JK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
  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%

• What Avalon Children's Montessori School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Interested families are invited to contact the school to set up a visit and classroom observation. A classroom observation is a mandatory part of the application process. Following the observation, interested families will sit down with an Avalon Director to determine if the application process should proceed.

  At the Elementary level, students are invited to spend at day at Avalon, allowing for an informal observation by the teacher and an opportunity for the student to gain experience in the classroom. The elementary application must be accompanied by copies of the 2 most recent report cards.

  Students applying to the Middle School are required to complete a questionnaire in addition to the above.  We believe that the adolescent student must have a strong desire to attend Avalon and be willing to be active participants in their own education.  

   

   

• 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.