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 Rosedale Day 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.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) JK, SK and 7 (for the same grades offered at The Rosedale Day School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	The Rosedale Day School	Average of all other schools
  JK	12 - 14	16
  SK	2 - 4	10
  Gr. 1	2 - 4	10
  Gr. 2	0 - 2	8
  Gr. 3	0 - 2	8
  Gr. 4	0 - 2	9
  Gr. 5	0 - 2	9
  Gr. 6	0 - 2	9
  Gr. 7	2 - 4	16
  Gr. 8	0 - 2	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 The Rosedale Day School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	The Rosedale Day School	Average of all other schools
  JK	90%	42%
  SK	50%	36%
  Gr. 1	50%	40%
  Gr. 2	25%	37%
  Gr. 3	25%	36%
  Gr. 4	25%	36%
  Gr. 5	25%	36%
  Gr. 6	25%	36%
  Gr. 7	25%	38%
  Gr. 8	25%	35%

• What The Rosedale Day School says it looks for in students

  RDS's Motto is "Every Child is Unique"; we know each child is their own individual. RDS is not looking for potential students who fit into a cookie cutter mould. Children have different needs, and they all learn and thrive in different ways. What RDS is looking for is students with good character. Our four Core Values are the foundation from which success is derived. We look for students whose personalities align with our community and embody them. Our four Core Values are:
  Diligence - Always doing your best.
  Integrity - Telling the truth and having strong moral principals.
  Respect - yourself, your work, peers, teachers, the community, and all those you come in contact with.
  Involvement - Being an active part of classes, sports, clubs and the whole RDS community.

• 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 Rosedale Day School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by The Rosedale Day School					% 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 The Rosedale Day School says about the application process

  Application fee: $0

  Registration fee: $5,000

  Deposit: $0

  
  Description:

  We begin accepting applications in September for the following academic year. Should a current grade have any immediate openings we would be able to offer early registration at that time. Alternatively in early February after our current families have re-enrolled should any new openings become available we offer acceptance to students who have met our admissions criteria. 

• 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.