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	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day, Boarding and Homestay 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) 9, 10 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Glenlyon Norfolk School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  JK	23 - 30	16
  SK	-	10
  Gr. 1	7 - 11	10
  Gr. 2	2 - 3	8
  Gr. 3	3 - 4	8
  Gr. 4	3 - 12	9
  Gr. 5	2 - 6	9
  Gr. 6	16 - 17	9
  Gr. 7	10 - 19	16
  Gr. 8	10 - 15	10
  Gr. 9	11 - 19	23
  Gr. 10	15 - 21	13
  Gr. 11	14 - 16	13
  Gr. 12	0 - 4	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Boarding
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	-	8
  Gr. 9	-	18
  Gr. 10	-	18
  Gr. 11	-	18
  Gr. 12	-	14

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	-	0
  Gr. 8	-	3
  Gr. 9	-	10
  Gr. 10	-	10
  Gr. 11	-	10
  Gr. 12	-	12

• 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 Glenlyon Norfolk School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  JK	72%	42%
  SK	-	36%
  Gr. 1	72%	40%
  Gr. 2	72%	37%
  Gr. 3	72%	36%
  Gr. 4	80%	36%
  Gr. 5	72%	36%
  Gr. 6	80%	36%
  Gr. 7	80%	38%
  Gr. 8	80%	35%
  Gr. 9	72%	40%
  Gr. 10	72%	38%
  Gr. 11	72%	37%
  Gr. 12	90%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Boarding
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	-	35%
  Gr. 9	-	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Homestay
  	Glenlyon Norfolk School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	-	38%
  Gr. 8	-	35%
  Gr. 9	-	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Glenlyon Norfolk School says it looks for in students

  We are looking for well-rounded students that exhibit the 5 As: Academics, Athletics, Arts, Adventure, and Active Citzenship. A student who is curious, engaged and kind and who will appreciate the small, close-knit community that is GNS and will take advantage of all of the opportunities given to them here whether it be in the arts, athletics, the IB program, service, or the Round Square.

• 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 Glenlyon Norfolk School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

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

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $2,500

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Application requirements include receiving a completed application form along with a $250 application fee and the two most recent report cards for the applying student. Older students must then complete the entrance exams. We also require the completion of a confidential student report from a current teacher. For international students, we also require copies of passports for both the student and his or her parents, as these are necessary for preparation of custodianship documents. Once these items are received, we perform an onsite or Skype interview. We also prefer, where possible, for the applying student to visit the school for a day.

• 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.