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	Kells Academy	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 Kells Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Kells Academy	Average of all other schools
  K	15 - 30	17
  Gr. 1	15 - 30	10
  Gr. 2	15 - 30	8
  Gr. 3	15 - 30	8
  Gr. 4	15 - 30	9
  Gr. 5	15 - 30	9
  Gr. 6	15 - 30	9
  Gr. 7	15 - 30	16
  Gr. 8	15 - 30	10
  Gr. 9	15 - 20	23
  Gr. 10	15 - 20	13
  Gr. 11	15 - 20	13
  Gr. 12	15 - 20	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Boarding
  	Kells Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	1 - 5	7
  Gr. 8	1 - 5	8
  Gr. 9	5 - 10	18
  Gr. 10	5 - 10	18
  Gr. 11	5 - 10	18
  Gr. 12	10 - 15	14

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	Kells Academy	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 Kells Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Kells Academy	Average of all other schools
  K	90%	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	95%	38%
  Gr. 8	95%	35%
  Gr. 9	90%	40%
  Gr. 10	95%	38%
  Gr. 11	90%	37%
  Gr. 12	90%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Boarding
  	Kells Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	95%	38%
  Gr. 8	95%	35%
  Gr. 9	90%	40%
  Gr. 10	95%	38%
  Gr. 11	90%	37%
  Gr. 12	90%	35%

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

• What Kells Academy says it looks for in students

  At Kells we accept applications from both local and international students with average to above average ability. We also accept students who require additional academic support. They should be respectful, motivated, hard workers with a wide range of interests and talents.

• 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 Kells Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Kells Academy						% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	English Language Eligibility Certificate
  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%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-	-	Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 9		-	-		-	-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 10		-	-		-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 11		-	-		-	-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 12	-	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10%

• What Kells Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $50

  Registration fee: $200

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Completed Application Form with application fee ($50, non-refundable), report cards from the current academic year and previous school year, photocopy of educational assessment if applicable, school reference letter by teacher or principal, photocopy of birth certificate and immunization records along with a passport size photograph and MEES Achievement Record (Quebec Grades 10 and 11 only). Once the application package is complete and submitted to the school, an appointment for an interview will be arranged by the Admissions coordinator. Placement testing and a class visit will also be scheduled for your child. Tours of the school are given throughout the year, by appointment. Please feel free to call us to arrange a visit. A Certificate of Eligibility is not required.

• 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.