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.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Greenwood College School	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December	Day deadline	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 11 (for the same grades offered at Greenwood College School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Greenwood College School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	35	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 Greenwood College School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Greenwood College School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	43%	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Greenwood College School says it looks for in students

  Greenwood's assessment of student-applicants emphasizes character, personality, academic readiness and interest in personal growth. Among the questions we consider are the following:
  
  • Does the applicant have the academic ability to complete the requirements leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma?
  
  • Do the applicant and their family have values and experience or inclinations that are consistent with Greenwood’s ‘whole person’ approach to education?
  
  • Is the applicant involved in the school life of their current school and in extra-curricular activities outside of school, and will they contribute in a positive way to the Greenwood community?
  
  • What is the character of the applicant? Is the applicant supportive of others? How has the applicant dealt with previous challenges and opportunities?
  
  • Is the applicant academically and otherwise engaged in life? Are they curious, interested in learning and excited about trying new experiences?

• 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 Greenwood College School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

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

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $8,000

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Applying to Greenwood involves the following steps:

  1. Complete the online application
  2. Complete the Character Skills Snapshot (more information below)
  3. Schedule an interview 

  All applicants are required to complete the Character Skills Snapshot (CSS), administered by the Enrollment Management Association. This online tool examines seven essential character qualities or “non-cognitive” attributes of individual students. Research shows that these qualities are the ones that independent schools feel are most important to nurture in their students. The CSS takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Learn more about the CSS here.

  Please note that an interview cannot be scheduled until the application is complete. Applications are considered complete when Greenwood has received:

  • At least one teacher recommendation form
  • The results of the applicant's Character Skills Snapshot

• 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.