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	Richland Academy	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) JK, SK and 7 (for the same grades offered at Richland Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Richland Academy	Average of all other schools
  JK	1 - 20	16
  SK	1 - 7	10
  Gr. 1	1 - 5	10
  Gr. 2	1 - 5	8
  Gr. 3	1 - 5	8
  Gr. 4	1 - 5	9
  Gr. 5	1 - 5	9
  Gr. 6	1 - 5	9
  Gr. 7	1 - 6	16
  Gr. 8	1 - 6	10

• 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 Richland Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Richland Academy	Average of all other schools
  JK	80%	42%
  SK	80%	36%
  Gr. 1	80%	40%
  Gr. 2	80%	37%
  Gr. 3	80%	36%
  Gr. 4	80%	36%
  Gr. 5	80%	36%
  Gr. 6	80%	36%
  Gr. 7	80%	38%
  Gr. 8	80%	35%

• What Richland Academy says it looks for in students

  We take students as they are and move them along their learning pathway. We are supportive and nurture each child's individual needs and strengths.

• 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 Richland Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Richland Academy					% 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%
  Gr. 7		-	-		-	Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-	Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%

• What Richland Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Applying to Richland Academy involves three steps:
  
  1. Submit an Application Online!
  
  Please go to richlandacademy.openapply.com to submit an application for your child.

  With your completed form, please include:

  • A copy of your child’s three most recent report cards (if applicable)
  • A copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport
  • Application fee of $350.00 (non-refundable) from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 

  2. Arrange for a Personal Day Visit at Richland
  
  After reviewing your application, we will schedule an appointment for you to visit our school and meet with the Head of School. All applicants are welcome to spend a day or two at Richland. During this visit, we will conduct an assessment for students in Grades 1 to 8 to determine their academic abilities. For the JK-SK, we use a comprehensive tool to get to know them better. 
  
  3. Receive your Offer of Placement
  
  We want to ensure that we are able to meet, and exceed, the needs of all of our students.  Decisions are made based on the thoughtful observations and assessment by Richland faculty and staff; and are made in the best interests of the students.   Richland’s student population benefits from a range of abilities, and we recognize the potential in every child.  Once a decision has been made to offer your child a placement at Richland Academy, you will receive a written offer of placement along with a registration package.

• 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.