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	Centennial Academy	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 Centennial Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Centennial Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	30 - 45	16
  Gr. 8	30 - 45	10
  Gr. 9	30 - 45	23
  Gr. 10	30 - 45	13
  Gr. 11	30 - 45	13

• 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 Centennial Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Centennial Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	95%	38%
  Gr. 8	95%	35%
  Gr. 9	95%	40%
  Gr. 10	95%	38%
  Gr. 11	95%	37%

• What Centennial Academy says it looks for in students

  If your child is not happy going to school, lacks motivation, cannot concentrate, spends hours on homework, struggles with reading/writing, if his/her marks don't reflect his/her efforts or if he/she has a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and/or Dyspraxia, you should consider Centennial.

• 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 Centennial Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Centennial Academy						% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	English Language Eligibility Certificate
  Gr. 7		-	-	-	-		Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 8		-	-	-	-		Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 9		-	-	-	-		Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-		Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-		Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%

• What Centennial Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $50

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: $200

  
  Description:

  • In-person meeting with the Head of School (Skype/phone meeting for international applicants) – Book here
  • A completed application form
  • The applicant’s Birth Certificate which includes the name of both parents
  • If the applicant’s was not born in Canada, we require proof of Canadian citizenship – A valid Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship certificate
  • The applicant’s most recent report card
  • The applicant’s final report card from the previous completed school year
  • The applicant’s Certificate of English Language Eligibility (if the applicants intends to register for the English Sector)
  • A copy of a psycho-educational report or other assessments/evaluations/documents such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) which can help us to understand the applicants learning profile -  (if applicable)
  • Proof of Quebec Residency which includes a copy of the applicant’s Medicare Card, parent’s Medicare Card, and parent’s driver’s license). International applicants must obtain the required documents to enter Quebec for study purposes. Please see the section below on obtaining immigration and study permit documentation for Quebec
  • A recent photograph
  • A non-refundable application fee of $50 CAD – payable by cash or cheque made out to Centennial Academy

• 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.