ADMISSIONS

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

• 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	Chisholm 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 Chisholm Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Chisholm Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	7 - 14	16
  Gr. 8	-	10
  Gr. 9	12 - 18	23
  Gr. 10	-	13
  Gr. 11	-	13
  Gr. 12	-	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.

Admissions at Chisholm Academy is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Chisholm Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	40%	38%
  Gr. 8	-	35%
  Gr. 9	55%	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Chisholm Academy says it looks for in students

  Students experiencing academic difficulties including but not limited to learning disabilities, anxiety, Asperger's and ADHD.

• 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 Chisholm Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

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

  Application fee: $0

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: $2,500

  
  Description:

  1. Initial Contact - Our admissions process begins with an initial conversation with our Admissions Officer, Lorna Hughes, to guide you through our process and answer any initial questions you may have.  After the call, Mrs. Hughes will email additional information to you and forward an Application Form.
  2. Parent Interview - We will then book an appointment for parents to meet with both our Associate Director, Adam Bernstein and our Admissions Officer, Lorna Hughes and to tour the school.  This initial parent meeting is designed to investigate fit from both perspectives; Is Chisholm able to provide the support and environment that fits the needs of your child to achieve academic and personal success?  Will your child contribute in a positive way to the Chisholm family and their fellow students?
  3. Documentation - Parents will also provide Chisholm with supporting documentation.  This will include an up to date psychoeducational assessment, recent report cards, previous IEP’s and any other documentation that provides information on your child’s needs.
  4. Student interview – The admissions staff will spend an informal 20-30 minutes getting to know your child and will also offer them a tour of the school. We may also offer for your child to meet with some fellow students or to spend a half or full day in the classroom.  This may not be the case for every child.
  5. Previous School Contact – We will ask you to give us permission to contact your child’s previous school in order to gather further information that will help us understand how best to meet your child’s needs and write an accurate IEP for them.
  6. Admissions Committee – Mr. Bernstein and Mrs. Hughes will present all of the information they have gathered to the admissions committee to make an offer decision.  Offers of admission are based on our ability to provide your child with the support and environment that they need to be successful, both academically and socially.

• 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.