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	MacLachlan College – Lower School Campus	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.

See data for other schools below.

• What MacLachlan College – Lower School Campus says it looks for in students

  This information is not currently available.

• 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 MacLachlan College – Lower School Campus and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by MacLachlan College – Lower School Campus					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  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%

• What MacLachlan College – Lower School Campus says about the application process

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $3,000

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Applications are welcome throughout the year, however, beginning the process early increases the likelihood of securing a space for your child. MacLachlan accepts applications from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Please note, admission procedures are more informal for children at the PK to SK levels. Rolling admission is available for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. 

   

• 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.