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	St. George's School of Montreal	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) 9, 10 and 11 (for the same grades offered at St. George's School of Montreal).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	St. George's School of Montreal	Average of all other schools
  K	24 - 26	17
  Gr. 1	-	10
  Gr. 2	-	8
  Gr. 3	-	8
  Gr. 4	-	9
  Gr. 5	-	9
  Gr. 6	-	9
  Gr. 7	22 - 30	16
  Gr. 8	-	10
  Gr. 9	-	23
  Gr. 10	-	13
  Gr. 11	-	13

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Homestay
  	St. George's School of Montreal	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	-	3
  Gr. 9	-	10
  Gr. 10	-	10
  Gr. 11	-	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.

See data for other schools below.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	St. George's School of Montreal	Average of all other schools
  K	74%	22%
  Gr. 1	-	40%
  Gr. 2	-	37%
  Gr. 3	-	36%
  Gr. 4	-	36%
  Gr. 5	-	36%
  Gr. 6	-	36%
  Gr. 7	79%	38%
  Gr. 8	-	35%
  Gr. 9	-	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Homestay
  	St. George's School of Montreal	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	-	35%
  Gr. 9	-	40%
  Gr. 10	-	38%
  Gr. 11	-	37%

• What St. George's School of Montreal 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 St. George's School of Montreal and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by St. George's School of Montreal						% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	English Language Eligibility Certificate
  K		-	-	-	-		Interview: 41%, Exam: 9%
  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%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-		Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 9		-	-		-		Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 10		-	-		-		Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%
  Gr. 11		-	-		-		Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%, English eligibility: 1%

• What St. George's School of Montreal says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  HOW TO APPLY FOR KINDERGARTEN:

  Step 1: Submit an application package no later than Friday, October 28, 2016.

  • Download and complete the application form or complete and submit the application using our online application form.
  • Download the Confidential School Report-Kindergarten to Grade 2 and have your child’s current school complete the form and mail it directly to our Admissions Office. 

  The following must accompany the application form as part of a completed application package:

  • an authenticated copy or true copy (but not photocopy) of the Applicant’s birth certificate showing full names of both parents (this must be in either English or French). If a translated document is submitted, a copy of the original document must be provided as well;

  • a copy of the Applicant’s most recent report card;

  • a recent wallet-sized photograph of the Applicant with the Applicant’s name and grade to which he/she is applying written on the back. This photo will not be returned;

  • if your child has eligibility, a copy of the applicant’s "Déclaration d’admissibilité à l’enseignement en Anglais" issued by the Ministry of Education;

  • if applicable, a copy of the applicant’s educational assessments; and
  • a cheque, payable to St. George's School of Montreal, in the amount of $50.00 representing a non-refundable application fee.

  Step 2: Once the Admissions Office has received your application package, your family will be contacted to schedule a Family Interview. These interviews typically take place in late fall/early winter.

  Step 3: Following the Family Interview, the Admissions office will confirm a Readiness visit for your child. These visits typically take place in early December.

  Step 4: Families are generally notified of the Admission Committee’s recommendation by mid-December.

   

  HOW TO APPLY FOR  GRADES 1 THROUGH 6:

  Step 1: Submit an application package no later than Friday, February 3, 2017.

  • Download and complete the application form or complete and submit the application using our online application form.
  • Download the Confidential School Report-Kindergarten to Grade 2 or Download the Confidential School Report- Grades 3 to Grades 11 and have your child’s current school complete the form and mail it directly to our Admissions Office. 

  The following must accompany the application form as part of a completed application package:

  • an authenticated copy or true copy (but not photocopy) of the Applicant’s birth certificate showing full names of both parents; (this must be in either English or French). If a translated document is submitted, a copy of the original document must be provided as well;

  • a copy of the Applicant’s most recent report card;
  • a copy of the Applicant's final report card for the past two (2) academic years;

  • a recent wallet-sized photograph of the Applicant with the Applicant’s name and grade to which he/she is applying written on the back. This photo will not be returned;

  • if your child has eligibility, a copy of the applicant’s "Déclaration d’admissibilité à l’enseignement en Anglais" issued by the Ministry of Education;

  • if applicable, a copy of the applicant’s educational assessments; and
  • a cheque, payable to St. George's School of Montreal, in the amount of $50.00 representing a non-refundable application fee.

  Step 2: Shortly following the receipt of your application package, the Admissions Office will contact your family to schedule a Family Interview meeting. This visit will include a Student Assessment.

  Step 3:  Families are generally notified of the Admission Committee’s recommendation two weeks following completion of the entire application process.

  HOW TO APPLY FOR GRADE 7:

  Step 1: Submit an application package no later than Monday, October 3, 2016.

  • Download and complete the application form or complete and submit the application using our online application form.
  • Download the Confidential School Report-Grades 3 to Grade 11 and have your child’s current school complete the form and mail it directly to our Admissions Office. 

  The following must accompany the application form as part of a completed application package:

  • an authenticated copy or true copy (but not photocopy) of the Applicant’s birth certificate showing full names of both parents (this must be in either English or French). If a translated document is submitted, a copy of the original document must be provided as well;
  • a copy of the Applicant’s most recent report card;
  • a copy of the Applicant's final report card for the past two (2) academic years;
  • a recent wallet-sized photograph of the Applicant with the Applicant’s name and grade to which he/she is applying written on the back. This photo will not be returned;
  • if your child has eligibility, a copy of the applicant’s "Déclaration d’admissibilité à l’enseignement en Anglais" issued by the Ministry of Education (http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/en/parents-and-guardians/instruction-in-english/eligibility/);
  • if applicable, a copy of the applicant’s educational assessments; and
  • a cheque, payable to St. George's School of Montreal, in the amount of $50.00 representing a non-refundable application fee.

  Step 2: Grade 7 Applicants are required to complete the Common Admission Test (CAT). You can register for this CAT athttp://registrationbl.qc.ca/. Download these helpful tips and pointers for writing these tests.

  Step 3: Once the Admissions Office has received your application package, your family will be contacted to schedule a Family Interview. These visits typically take place in late September / early October.

  Step 4: St. George's follows the QAIS best practice admission guidelines and will begin notifying families of the Admissions Committee recommendations by November 4, 2016.

  HOW TO APPLY FOR GRADES 8 THOUGH 11:

  Step 1: Submit an application package no later than Friday, February 3, 2017.

  • Download and complete the application form or complete and submit the application using our online application form.
  • Download the Confidential School Report-Grades 3 to Grade 11 and have your child’s current school complete the form and mail it directly to our Admissions Office. 

  The following must accompany the application form as part of a completed application package:

  • an authenticated copy or true copy (but not photocopy) of the Applicant’s birth certificate showing full names of both parents (this must be in either English or French). If a translated document is submitted, a copy of the original document must be provided as well;

  • a copy of the Applicant’s most recent report card;
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  • a copy of the Applications final report card for the past two (2) academic years;

  • a recent wallet-sized photograph of the Applicant with the Applicant’s name and grade to which he/she is applying written on the back. This photo will not be returned;

  • if your child has eligibility, a copy of the applicant’s "Déclaration d’admissibilité à l’enseignement en Anglais" issued by the Ministry of Education (http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/en/parents-and-guardians/instruction-in-english/eligibility/);

  • if applicable, a copy of the applicant’s educational assessments; and
  • a cheque, payable to St. George's School of Montreal, in the amount of $50.00 representing a non-refundable application fee.

  Step 2: Grade 8-11 applicants are required to complete an Entrance Exam. You can register for this exam athttp://tests.registrationbl.qc.ca. Download these Admission Test Tips and Pointers.

  Step 3: The Admissions Office will contact your family to schedule a Family Interview meeting.

  Step 4: Families are generally notified of the Admission Committee’s recommendation two weeks following the completion of the entire application process.

• 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.