ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• Upcoming events schedule

  Check Us Out Open House

  Hamilton District Christian High Open House

  • Oct 25, 2025

  • 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

  • Hamilton District Christian High

    92 Glancaster Road
    Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 3K9

  • https://hdch.org/admissions/plan-a-visit

  RSVP

  Our doors are open to welcome you and your family to visit and find out more about Christ-Centred high school learning. Students will be leading tours of our school, and staff will be on hand to chat with you. 

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  Check Us Out Open House

  Hamilton District Christian High Open House

  • Feb 7, 2026

  • 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

  • Hamilton District Christian High

    92 Glancaster Road
    Ancaster, Ontario, L9G 3K9

  • https://hdch.org/admissions/plan-a-visit

  RSVP

  Bring your new student and family to our winter open house. Whether you are thinking of September 2026 or future years, we would love to chat with you about how we faithfully cover the Ontario curriculum while also helping students find God's call on their lives. Student will lead the tours. Come and get to know us. 

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  Event name	Date	RSVP
  Check Us Out Open House	Oct 25, 2025	RSVP
  Check Us Out Open House	Feb 7, 2026	RSVP

• 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	Hamilton District Christian High	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day 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 Hamilton District Christian High).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Hamilton District Christian High	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	100 - 125	23
  Gr. 10	5 - 10	13
  Gr. 11	5 - 10	13
  Gr. 12	4 - 8	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	Hamilton District Christian High	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	2 - 5	10
  Gr. 10	5 - 7	10
  Gr. 11	3 - 4	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 Hamilton District Christian High is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Hamilton District Christian High	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	99%	40%
  Gr. 10	99%	38%
  Gr. 11	99%	37%
  Gr. 12	99%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Homestay
  	Hamilton District Christian High	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	85%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	75%	37%
  Gr. 12	-	35%

• What Hamilton District Christian High says it looks for in students

  The best way to get the most out of your high school experience is to get involved. Student life is rich at Hamilton District Christian High. We offer much more than academics and have very active extracurricular programs. Whether you’re into sports, inclined towards the arts, or serving in your community (or all), there are plenty of activities to help you stay active and connected. Our campus thrives on the involvement of the entire school community. Exceptional learning is for every student. Each student has unique God given gifts, abilities, and learning styles. We work to differentiate learning so that each student can succeed. We provide support for faith development, academic planning and development, learning, and individualized programs where appropriate.

• 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 Hamilton District Christian High and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	% of schools requiring
  		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 Hamilton District Christian High says about the application process

  Application fee: $0

  Registration fee: $0

  Deposit: $500

  
  Description:

  Application Form needs to be filled out entirely and is found here: https://hdch.org/prospective-students/admissions/

  • Depending on your needs, you may need to connect with one or more of the following:
    • General information about the school, and the application process, Director of Advancement and Admissions, Sandra Baker or by phone at 905-648-6655
    • Our Principal, Duncan Todd - to talk about a vision of Christian education for your child.
    • Our Student Services staff - to ensure we have a program suitable for your child’s learning.
    • Our Director of Finance, Sherry Osinga - to answer any questions you might have about tuition, bursary support and payment options.
    • School Bussing Transportation to and from HDCH is managed by Committees in different areas. 

• 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.