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La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science

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ADMISSIONS

What is involved in the admissions process at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?

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Facts and analysis
Qualitative insights
- There's an emphasis on in-person visits.
- Alumni engagement and continual connection are big priorities.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

Upcoming open houses will be announced here.

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science offers rolling admissions.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

Month	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	Other schools
Month	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.

ENTRY GRADES

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) PS, 6 and 8.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) PS, JK and 9 (for the same grades offered at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science).

Breakdown by grade

Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
Entry grade	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	Average of all other schools
Preschool	1 - 8	24
JK	1 - 8	16
SK	1 - 6	10
Gr. 1	1 - 6	10
Gr. 2	1 - 6	8
Gr. 3	1 - 5	8
Gr. 4	1 - 5	9
Gr. 5	1 - 5	9
Gr. 6	1 - 10	9
Gr. 7	1 - 5	16
Gr. 8	1 - 10	10
Gr. 9	1 - 5	23
Gr. 10	1 - 5	13
Gr. 11	1 - 5	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

80% of all applications are accepted.

Acceptance rate at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science is typical of the schools we cover.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
Grade	La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science	Average of all other schools
Preschool	95%	39%
JK	95%	42%
SK	95%	36%
Gr. 1	90%	40%
Gr. 2	90%	37%
Gr. 3	70%	36%
Gr. 4	70%	36%
Gr. 5	70%	36%
Gr. 6	70%	36%
Gr. 7	70%	38%
Gr. 8	70%	35%
Gr. 9	70%	40%
Gr. 10	60%	38%
Gr. 11	50%	37%
Gr. 12	0%	35%

What La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science says it looks for in students

At La Citadelle, we believe that every child is unique in their own way, and that it is our duty to help each student shine and thrive through the grades and life itself. A Positive attitude and a willingness to learn always helps.
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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview, an entrance exam and an entrance essay.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science and how they compare with other schools.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Required by La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science					% of schools requiring
Grade	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	% of schools requiring
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%
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 La Citadelle International Academy of Arts & Science says about the application process

Application fee: $200

Registration fee: $3,500

Deposit: N/A

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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.

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.

There's an emphasis on in-person visits.

Observations from parents and staff emphasize that visiting La Citadelle during school hours offers the best insight into the environment and curriculum, making it easier for families to assess if the school's values align with their own.

When considering any private school, it is good to visit during school hours to observe the environment and curriculum first-hand.

—Mike Drolet, parent (see full interview)

My wife and I came for a tour during a school day, and were welcomed by the headmaster, Alfred. We were amazed to see the kids being so calm and respectful. They greeted us as they walked by. It was a noticeable difference from what we were used to in the public system, and it was hard to ignore. We decided to enrol our child here in Pre-K and haven't looked back since. I initially learned about La Citadelle from one of my colleagues. His daughter had gone to the school and it had done wonders for her.

—Mike Drolet, parent (see full interview)

People can talk about the school, but if you come see for yourself, you'll definitely want to come here. The best way to assess the school is to come during the school hours, see the kids doing their work, see the teachers doing their work, and you get the atmosphere for the school. You'll get to see what the school is really like. I think that's the best way.

—Janice Ilkay, parent (see full interview)

I encourage parents to assess the needs of the child, see the prospective schools in operation during the day. It’s important to see how the children are being treated, see how the teachers are teaching, meet the people to whom they will entrust their child, and make certain that at the end of the day, they will be selecting a school where they feel comfortable, that the value system of the school is compatible to the value system of the family.

—Alfred Abouchar, Headmaster (see full interview)

Alumni engagement and continual connection are big priorities.

Testimonies from alumni and administrators indicate that La Citadelle fosters strong, lasting relationships among its former students, who remain actively involved in school life and contribute to the community even after graduation.

Our alumni are very much attached to the school and continue to come and share in the life that we have at La Citadelle. Our oldest alumni are around 35 years old. They are now all finishing university and beginning their life and their career. We have students every year participating at the science fair as judges. Many of them come to open houses to talk to prospective parents. And they are usually involved in all our extracurricular activities at school and different functions. It's a real pleasure to have the alumni remain connected to the school.

—Alfred Abouchar, Headmaster (see full interview)

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