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	Kingsley Primary 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, JK and SK (for the same grades offered at Kingsley Primary School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Kingsley Primary School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	1 - 5	24
  JK	3 - 5	16
  SK	3 - 5	10
  Gr. 1	3 - 5	10
  Gr. 2	3 - 4	8
  Gr. 3	3 - 4	8
  Gr. 4	2 - 4	9
  Gr. 5	1 - 3	9

• 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 Kingsley Primary School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Kingsley Primary School	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	90%	39%
  JK	90%	42%
  SK	90%	36%
  Gr. 1	90%	40%
  Gr. 2	90%	37%
  Gr. 3	90%	36%
  Gr. 4	90%	36%
  Gr. 5	90%	36%

• What Kingsley Primary School says it looks for in students

  Kingsley School focuses upon achieving individualized student success, and best serves students who demonstrate:
  1. The likely ability to successfully achieve through an I.D.E.A. pedagogy, involving all of the following:
  i. Inquiry – sparking curiosity through questioning.
  ii. Discovery - unravelling curious scenarios and solutions to inquiries.
  iii. Exploration – exploring and investigating in-depth solutions by using a hands-on approach.
  iv. Materials Analysis – building understanding, gaining knowledge, recording findings and inviting new inquiry.
  and
  2. The likely ability to develop the level of emotional (intra-personal) and social (inter-personal) skills necessary to co-operatively and fully participate within a friendly but competitive school environment.

• 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 Kingsley Primary School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Kingsley Primary School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Preschool		-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
  JK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
  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%

• What Kingsley Primary School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: $300

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Register now for September 2023. Please call us at 416-233-0150, or email Louisa Williams at kingsleyprimaryschool@gmail.com, to book a tour of our school. We will provide you with an enrollment package at the time of your visit. 

  Welcome to Kingsley!

• 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.