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	Claren 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) K, 1 and 7 (for the same grades offered at Claren Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Claren Academy	Average of all other schools
  K	10	17
  Gr. 1	10	10
  Gr. 2	10	8
  Gr. 3	10	8
  Gr. 4	10	9
  Gr. 5	10	9
  Gr. 6	10	9
  Gr. 7	-	16

• 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 Claren Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Claren Academy	Average of all other schools
  K	75%	22%
  Gr. 1	75%	40%
  Gr. 2	75%	37%
  Gr. 3	75%	36%
  Gr. 4	75%	36%
  Gr. 5	75%	36%
  Gr. 6	75%	36%
  Gr. 7	-	38%

• What Claren Academy says it looks for in students

  Admission to grades K-8 at Claren Academy is based on:
  - The candidate's social, emotional, and developmental readiness
  - The family's interview
  - The candidate's actions during the play-based observation
  - The school's assessment of references and past academic records
  
  The following may also be considered:
  - Availability of space in the year to which the candidate is applying
  - Diversity and gender balance
  - Siblings of students already enrolled

• 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 Claren Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Claren Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  K		-	-	-	-	Interview: 41%, Exam: 9%
  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%

• What Claren Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Please visit our admissions page to learn about our requirements and process. 

  Claren Academy is accepting applications for kindergarten to grade 8, adding a grade each year up to grade 12. Children born from 2010 to 2018 are eligible to apply for 2023. 

  Application steps:

  1. Complete our simple Applicant Information Form, above.
  2. If your application is in order we will contact you within 2 business days to collect the necessary supporting documents, and the $200 application fee.
  3. Visit us for a family interview and play-based evaluation.

  Interviews and play evaluations take place on a rolling basis. Placement decisions will be announced within two weeks of your interview and observation. Successful applicants will then be asked for a deposit to secure enrolment.

  Please visit our admissions page to learn about our requirements and process. 

• 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.