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	Foothills 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 Foothills Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Foothills Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 3	12	8
  Gr. 4	0 - 6	9
  Gr. 5	13	9
  Gr. 6	0 - 1	9
  Gr. 7	14	16
  Gr. 8	0 - 4	10
  Gr. 9	0 - 5	23
  Gr. 10	0 - 5	13
  Gr. 11	0 - 2	13
  Gr. 12	0 - 2	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 Foothills Academy is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Foothills Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 3	65%	36%
  Gr. 4	15%	36%
  Gr. 5	55%	36%
  Gr. 6	5%	36%
  Gr. 7	55%	38%
  Gr. 8	5%	35%
  Gr. 9	15%	40%
  Gr. 10	15%	38%
  Gr. 11	55%	37%
  Gr. 12	55%	35%

• What Foothills Academy says it looks for in students

  In order to be considered for admission to the School Program, a child must be diagnosed with a Learning Disability. The child must have average or above average intellectual capacity, have no primary emotional problems, and be functioning below his/her expected grade level in various academic subjects. No child is refused admission based on their families’ financial circumstances due to generous donors and an active fundraising program for bursaries.

• 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 Foothills Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

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

  Application fee: $50

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Applicants for the school program must complete and submit the Application for Admission form, complete with necessary documentation. A non-refundable processing fee of $50 must accompany the application.

  For your ease and convenience, we have created and included a checklist of items that we require. This information must be supplied before we can proceed with your child’s application. Upon receipt of the documentation and completed application form, and after reviewing the information, we will contact you concerning your child’s application to attend Foothills Academy. If there is any further information you require, please do not hesitate to call. We look forward to hearing from you.

  Application Check List

  Psychological Assessment

  • A psychological assessment completed within 2 years of the present application date.
  • Recent W.I.S.C. IV results including the sub-test scores as well as the Full Scale I.Q., Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed (Full scale IQ must be above 85 for a student to be considered for entrance).
  • Please note: psychological/educational assessments may be completed by contacting Foothills Academy’s team of registered psychologists or if you prefer, through an outside agency.
  • Achievement Assessment - Recent (within the last 6 months) standardized testing in math, reading and spelling. We need the grade level scores from these tests. (Examples of the types of testing are the WIATII, Woodcock-Johnson, Gates MacGinitie or CTBS.)

  Support Documents

  • Copies of most recent report cards, I.P.P.’s, cumulative records and all additional information/assessments which might be useful in determining the type of program required to meet the child’s needs. At some point during the intake process, it is likely that we will wish to speak to the child’s teacher.
  • A vision and hearing test should be administered.

  Application Form

  The completed School Application form and $50.00 non-refundable process fee.

  Consent Forms

  Separate Consent to Release Forms should be sent by you, with a covering request letter, to the School Board, Doctor, Psychologist, etc. that tested your child so they will release their test information to Foothills 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.