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.

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

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February	Day deadline	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) K, 7 and 9 (for the same grades offered at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	Average of all other schools
  K	32	17
  Gr. 1	4 - 6	10
  Gr. 2	0 - 2	8
  Gr. 3	0 - 2	8
  Gr. 4	4 - 6	9
  Gr. 5	12 - 18	9
  Gr. 6	0 - 6	9
  Gr. 7	12 - 24	16
  Gr. 8	0 - 6	10
  Gr. 9	0 - 6	23
  Gr. 10	12 - 24	13
  Gr. 11	0 - 2	13
  Gr. 12	0 - 2	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 at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School	Average of all other schools
  K	60%	22%
  Gr. 1	70%	40%
  Gr. 2	71%	37%
  Gr. 3	60%	36%
  Gr. 4	61%	36%
  Gr. 5	85%	36%
  Gr. 6	66%	36%
  Gr. 7	85%	38%
  Gr. 8	60%	35%
  Gr. 9	66%	40%
  Gr. 10	85%	38%
  Gr. 11	25%	37%
  Gr. 12	5%	35%

• What Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School says it looks for in students

  The Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School experience encourages students to find their passions, give back to their community, and prepare themselves for a life of purpose. To that end, our students are inspired to seek excellence in scholarship, leadership, and character.

• 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 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  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%
  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 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School says about the application process

  Application fee: $155

  Registration fee: $3,500

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Annual Early Decision Deadline - November 30

  Annual Regular Decision Deadline - February 10

  Annual Rolling Admission begins February 11 for a select number of remaining seats

  The full application to STS includes:

  1. Online Application

  2. Confidential School Report Form

  3. Final Report Cards from previous two years

  4. Most Recent Report Card or Progress Report from the current year

  5. Interview

  6. Individual or Group Assessment

• 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.