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	Halton Waldorf School	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) PS, K and 9 (for the same grades offered at Halton Waldorf School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Halton Waldorf School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	-	24
  K	-	17
  Gr. 1	7	10
  Gr. 2	5	8
  Gr. 3	8	8
  Gr. 4	8	9
  Gr. 5	5	9
  Gr. 6	10	9
  Gr. 7	5	16
  Gr. 8	10	10
  Gr. 9	-	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.

Acceptance rate at Halton Waldorf School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Halton Waldorf School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	-	39%
  K	-	22%
  Gr. 1	90%	40%
  Gr. 2	90%	37%
  Gr. 3	90%	36%
  Gr. 4	90%	36%
  Gr. 5	90%	36%
  Gr. 6	90%	36%
  Gr. 7	90%	38%
  Gr. 8	90%	35%
  Gr. 9	-	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Halton Waldorf School says it looks for in students

  This information is not currently available.

• 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 Halton Waldorf School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Halton Waldorf School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Preschool		-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
  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%
  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 Halton Waldorf School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Refer to our website for application forms.

• 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.