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	The Priory School	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.

Acceptance rate at The Priory School is typical of the schools we cover.

• What The Priory 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.

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

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by The Priory School						% 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%

• What The Priory School says about the application process

  Application fee: $50

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Submit an Application

  • Submit a completed Application to the Admissions Office.
  • Include a certified copy of your child's birth certificate or bring the original with you when you come for your personal interview.
  • Submit your child's most recent report card, or school transcript, if applying for grades 1-6 and any form of evaluation you have received from a daycare or nursery school if you are applying for Kindergarten. If this is not available at the time of application, please make arrangements to have it forwarded to The Priory.
  • Submit a recent photo of your child (passport size).
  • Include a non-refundable application fee of $50. Please make cheques payable to The Priory School.
  • Have your child's present teacher or daycare worker fill out the appropriate Confidential School Report and have it sent to The Priory School. Download the appropriate Confidential School Report form and give it to child's teacher. This form should be mailed directly back to The Priory School.

• 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.