ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?
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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.
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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
We do not have reliable data on the admission timeline at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver Other schools Fixed deadline Rolling admissions September - 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.
ENTRY GRADES
The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) PS, JK and 6.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) PS, JK and 9 (for the same grades offered at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver Average of all other schools Preschool 1 - 10 24 JK 1 - 8 16 SK - 10 Gr. 1 1 - 6 10 Gr. 2 1 - 4 8 Gr. 3 1 - 4 8 Gr. 4 1 - 6 9 Gr. 5 1 - 6 9 Gr. 6 1 - 8 9 Gr. 7 1 - 8 16 Gr. 8 1 - 8 10 Gr. 9 1 - 8 23 -
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
95% of all applications are accepted.
Acceptance rate at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver is typical of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver Average of all other schools Preschool 100% 39% JK 100% 42% SK - 36% Gr. 1 97% 40% Gr. 2 97% 37% Gr. 3 97% 36% Gr. 4 95% 36% Gr. 5 95% 36% Gr. 6 93% 36% Gr. 7 93% 38% Gr. 8 93% 35% Gr. 9 93% 40% -
What Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver says it looks for in students
This information is not currently available.
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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 and an entrance exam.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Required by Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver % of schools requiring Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay 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% Gr. 9 - - - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10% -
What Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver says about the application process
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Description:Early Pre-K (3 years old) and Pre-K (4 years old) children do not need any previous knowledge of French to be accepted, but they must be toilet trained.
School Placement Test From Kindergarten :
How Placement Tests Work ?
For Kindergarten :
The children are invited to participate in class activities at school.
Registration for classes from Grade 1 to Grade 9:
Placement tests at Cousteau are standard exams that challenge a student’s ability in a range of subjects. Students will be assessed in English, French and Math in a 90-minute test.
Students coming from a school following the French curriculum, member of the French Agency Abroad or set by the French Ministry of Education, can be registered directly at Cousteau upon submission of their report cards (photocopies) accounting for the past two years and after official acceptance into the following Grade.
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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.
