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	Keystone 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) 10, 11 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Keystone School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Keystone School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	8 - 14	16
  Gr. 8	8 - 14	10
  Gr. 9	10 - 15	23
  Gr. 10	10 - 15	13
  Gr. 11	10 - 15	13
  Gr. 12	5 - 10	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: eSchool
  	Keystone School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	15 - 20	271
  Gr. 10	15 - 20	388
  Gr. 11	15 - 20	488
  Gr. 12	15 - 20	830

• 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 Keystone School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Keystone School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	80%	38%
  Gr. 8	61%	35%
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	60%	37%
  Gr. 12	40%	35%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: eSchool
  	Keystone School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 9	80%	40%
  Gr. 10	80%	38%
  Gr. 11	60%	37%
  Gr. 12	40%	35%

• What Keystone School says it looks for in students

  Each student is unique and possesses different strengths. We are committed to having a diverse student body both culturally and in regard to academic interests. We expose our students to all industries by supporting classroom learning with leaders from various backgrounds and businesses.

• 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 Keystone School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

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

  Application fee: $300

  Registration fee: $0

  Deposit: 10%

  
  Description:

  In order to be considered for admission, please submit the following documents: 

  • Completed Application Form 
  • Application Fee 
  • Report cards from the current academic year 
  • Latest school transcript or report cards for the previous 3 years
  • Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Passport size photograph 

  Once all the documents are received along with the application fee, students will be scheduled for an interview with one of our Academic Coordinators.

• 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.