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	Bishop Hamilton 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) NS, PS and JK (for the same grades offered at Bishop Hamilton Montessori School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Bishop Hamilton Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Nursery/Toddler	1 - 30	25
  Preschool	1 - 26	24
  JK	1 - 26	16
  SK	1 - 26	10
  Gr. 1	1 - 16	10
  Gr. 2	1 - 16	8
  Gr. 3	1 - 16	8
  Gr. 4	1 - 10	9
  Gr. 5	1 - 10	9
  Gr. 6	1 - 10	9
  Gr. 7	1 - 15	16
  Gr. 8	1 - 15	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 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Bishop Hamilton Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Nursery/Toddler	99%	37%
  Preschool	99%	39%
  JK	99%	42%
  SK	99%	36%
  Gr. 1	99%	40%
  Gr. 2	99%	37%
  Gr. 3	99%	36%
  Gr. 4	99%	36%
  Gr. 5	99%	36%
  Gr. 6	99%	36%
  Gr. 7	99%	38%
  Gr. 8	99%	35%

• What Bishop Hamilton Montessori School says it looks for in students

  This information is not currently available.

• 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 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Bishop Hamilton Montessori School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Nursery/Toddler		-	-	-	-	Interview: 7%
  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 Bishop Hamilton Montessori School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  We admit students throughout the school year if space is available. The admission process at BHMS consists of the following: A School Tour following the initial inquiry, provides parents with an opportunity to visit our school, see our facility, and meet with our staff. The Director of Admissions will provide prospective parents with a Parent Information Package and review its contents. The Information Package contains information about our school and includes: BHMS Program Guide, Parent Handbook, Parent/School Partnership Agreement, Financial Handbook, Application for Enrolment and information about School Uniforms. A meeting with the School Director is held who will address additional parent inquires and determine a mutual fit for the family and BHMS. The decision for acceptance of enrolment to BHMS is made by the School Director. Parents inform BHMS Director of Admissions their intent to enrol and complete the Application for Enrolment. Director of Admissions forwards Enrolment Contract for parent review and coordinates a meeting with parents to finalize enrolment.

• 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.