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Bond Academy

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ADMISSIONS

What is involved in the admissions process at Bond Academy? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?

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

Bond Academy has rolling admissions for Day entry.

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

Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

Month	Bond Academy	Other schools
Month	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.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

100% of all applications are accepted.

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

What Bond Academy says it looks for in students

We are looking for students and parents who have a strong commitment to learning through academics, arts and athletics. As a school we are also strong believers in character education, and giving to others. We support many charities that reflect the needs of our community and assist our students in developing into kind, caring individuals who have empathy and sympathy. Success starts at Bond!
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 Bond Academy and how they compare with other schools.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Required by Bond Academy					% of schools requiring
Grade	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	% of schools requiring
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%
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 Bond Academy says about the application process

Application fee: $150

Registration fee: N/A

Deposit: $500

Description:
We welcome your inquiries and will make every attempt to answer your questions. For further information on admissions, please call 416-266-8878.
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.

Dedicated support and individual attention are offered.

Feedback from students and parents highlights that Bond Academy’s environment is characterized by dedicated individual attention from teachers and a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal and academic growth.

If someone's interested in Bond Academy, I would say ‘come in and visit us.’ We offer two to three days for their children to attend our school at no charge, ensuring both child and parent can experience our environment and teaching style.

—John Healey, Junior School Principal (see full interview)

When parents bring a child to Bond Academy with special needs or academic struggles, I assess if we're equipped to help. It's not about being a top student; it's about wanting to change, improve, and having parents supportive of that change. If I can help a student by bringing them into Bond Academy, I'll gladly welcome them.

—John Healey, Junior School Principal (see full interview)

If you come here, it's very student-oriented in regards to the teacher being able to communicate with the students and provide extra attention. So from there, we ended up going, we took a tour, I remember, and I ended up enrolled at Bond. That was my parents' decision. And it was very interesting, because it was quite the change going from public school to private school. That was the first time I ever had to wear a uniform. And I remember starting off very shy because a lot of the time, what happens is for students who are typically in the private school, they started very young. So a lot of these children grow up together. And then coming in new, you're always shy, especially when you're that young.

—Chelsea Campbell, alum (see full interview)

I totally understand it's hard to choose a school and invest all the time and stress and money. I work in an education system right now and see new students and families ask all these different questions and struggle to pick a school to put their kids into. It's definitely hard. But I trust that Bond takes care of everything. The students are encouraged to grow academically and personally in a very supportive environment, and parents can trust that Bond Academy will have the safety net and be the support.

—Jessica Ye, alum (see full interview)

There is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Insights from parents and alumni underscore Bond Academy’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring all students feel enriched and valued.

I've been scouting Bond Academy since my daughter was in a stroller, and thanks to my best friend, whose children were already there. Diversity is very important for me, because clearly I have racialized-bodied children. And so I wanted them in an environment where I know that they would actually not feel isolated but really enriched.

—Eileen, parent (see full discussion)

There's an emphasis on broader societal values.

Observations from the school community reveal that Bond Academy places a strong emphasis on teaching values that transcend academics, molding students to be respectful, caring, and considerate members of society.

After doing extensive research on private schools, going to expos and doing interviews with the schools I had shortlisted, I selected Bond Academy because it gave me a certain vibe. This vibe resonates with the notion of a culture that builds beyond academics. At the end of the day, we are molding members of a society that should be diverse, respectful, caring, considerate, and knowledgeable.

—Eileen, parent (see full discussion)

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