ADMISSIONS

What is involved in the admissions process at Montcrest School? 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
- The decision is easy and seamless for families.
- The individualized learning environment is apparent from the start.

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

The final deadline is December for Day entry at Montcrest School. Mid-year entry option is also available.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

Month	Montcrest School	Other schools
Month	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
September		0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
October		Less than 1%
November		2%
December	Day deadline	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.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

We do not have reliable data on the acceptance rate at this school.

See data for other schools below.

What Montcrest School 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Montcrest School and how they compare with other schools.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Required by Montcrest School					% of schools requiring
Grade	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	% of schools requiring
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%

What Montcrest School says about the application process

Application fee: $150

Registration fee: N/A

Deposit: N/A

Description:
Please visit our website's Admissions Page for complete details: https://www.montcrest.ca/admissions/
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.

The decision is easy and seamless for families.

Feedback from students and parents suggests that the admissions process at Montcrest School is efficient and supportive, characterized by helpful staff and an experience that facilitates trust and understanding between prospective families and the school.

I remember the admissions staff being really helpful during the process. So, obviously, we would fill out a paper application, just like we did at three schools in total. And then Abby went for a half-day visit with the Senior Kindergarten class because that was the year that she would be joining, just for her to get a sense of the environment and for the teachers to have a chance to meet her and get to know her a little bit. Then came a bit of a waiting game where you wait to find out if your child's been accepted. I did feel that it was a pretty seamless process and that Montcrest and the other schools as well were quite helpful during it.

—Carrie Weston, parent (see full interview)

One of our close friends said, ‘You really should consider this school— go and see what it's like.’ And we did and I wish someone had said that sooner, because I suspect we probably would have tried to move sooner if we could have.

—Ruth Goba, parent (see full interview)

We chose Montcrest for the typical reasons in the beginning. Location. We didn't want to go all the way to the West end. So location drove our catchment area. We were not fans of the school blazer. We wanted something a bit more casual, a bit more light. So that took out some of those schools as well. We narrowed it down to two. We chose Montcrest based on what we knew. We went to visit both and basically they delivered on both.

—Kelly, parent (see full discussion)

The individualized learning environment is apparent from the start.

Observations from students and parents indicate that Montcrest School maintains an optimal classroom size that fosters diverse discussions while ensuring individual attention, creating a balanced environment conducive to personal growth and learning.

The typical classroom size, I think, is somewhere between 16 to 20. It's varied a little bit from year to year. They also try to maintain a healthy balance between girls and boys. So it being a coed school, sometimes in a particular enrolment year there will be more applicants for boys, but they really do try when making those decisions to keep that balance. So it's not heavily weighted one side or the other. I would say that 16 to 20 is a bit of a sweet spot. It's large enough that there's lots of different voices and different opinions coming through in discussions, but it's small enough that both Abby and Claire are getting the individual attention when needed. So I think it's just right for us.

—Carrie Weston, parent (see full interview)

We chose the school because we had several friends whose children went there, and we'd heard wonderful things about it. One close friend in particular had a daughter who had gone through Montcrest and graduated in Grade 8 and who had absolutely loved it. We chose it because it was a smaller school and it felt like a family. It was very welcoming and warm. And that's how we ended up deciding to apply for our daughter.

—Ruth Goba, parent (see full interview)

I would definitely recommend Montcrest School, and I have recommended it to lots of friends. We've had so many positive experiences there that we are happy to share those with others. In terms of advice, I would say just to be open and honest about your children's needs and the type of environment that you feel that they will thrive in. At the time you're applying, obviously, faculty and staff don't have a chance to know your child just yet, so you really are the best advocate for that. And then your children will get a chance to come and experience it for themselves. But I do feel, being there for as many years as we have, that sometimes they actually know better what's best for Abby and Claire than I do! They see them in that environment every day. It's nice to develop that trust with the teachers and really have that partnership in your child's learning.

—Carrie Weston, parent (see full interview)

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