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The OUR KIDS Report: Toronto Prep School
Grades Gr. 7 TO Gr. 12 — Toronto, ON (Map)
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What is involved in the admissions process at Toronto Prep School? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?

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VISITING THE SCHOOL

Toronto Prep School will host its next open house on October 18, 2025.

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

  • Upcoming events schedule

    Open House

    Toronto Prep School Open House

    • Oct 18, 2025
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • 250
      Davisville Ave, Suite 200
      Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1H2
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    Open House

    Toronto Prep School Open House

    • Nov 15, 2025
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • 250
      Davisville Ave., Suite 200
      Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1H2
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    Open House

    Toronto Prep School Open House

    • Feb 7, 2026
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    • 250
      Davisville Ave., Suite 200
      Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1H2
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    Event name Date RSVP
    Open House Oct 18, 2025 RSVP
    Open House Nov 15, 2025 RSVP
    Open House Feb 7, 2026 RSVP

  • 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Toronto Prep School offers rolling admissions.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
    Month Toronto Prep 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.

ENTRY GRADES

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 7, 8 and 9.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 7, 9 and 10 (for the same grades offered at Toronto Prep School).

  • Breakdown by grade

    Entry grade Number of openings available: Day
    Toronto Prep School Average of all other schools
    Gr. 7 32 - 48 16
    Gr. 8 16 - 32 10
    Gr. 9 48 - 64 23
    Gr. 10 10 - 16 13
    Gr. 11 10 - 16 13
    Gr. 12 10 - 16 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

90% of all applications are accepted.

Acceptance rate at Toronto Prep School is typical of the schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Acceptance rate: Day
    Toronto Prep School Average of all other schools
    Gr. 7 90% 38%
    Gr. 8 90% 35%
    Gr. 9 90% 40%
    Gr. 10 90% 38%
    Gr. 11 90% 37%
    Gr. 12 90% 35%

  • What Toronto Prep School says it looks for in students

    The goal of TPS is to find those students who best fit with our program and values. Students are not chosen merely by their academic qualifications, though these, of course, play an important part in any decision. We are looking for students who want to be a part of our dynamic community, who are concerned about the wider society and are willing to share their talents and improve their skills. We stress the importance of extra-curricular activities and place effort and character above all.

  • 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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview.

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

  • Breakdown by grade

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

    Application fee: N/A

    Registration fee: N/A

    Deposit: N/A


    Description:

     We want to discover who the candidate really is, and as such, rely on a detailed application package (including teacher and community referrals, school reports, a parent statement, and a candidate’s statement) and an interview rather than writing an SSAT or entrance test.

  • 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.

 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The admissions process is inclusive and selective.

Accounts from various community members emphasize the school's commitment to inclusivity while maintaining a high standard of student selection, creating a diverse and high-achieving student body.

We have such a diverse student population, because of our approach to admissions. We have our straight-A students that come to us from the public system because there are 30 kids in their class. They want to get into competitive university programs. They need very high grades, and they need to know their stuff, and they need access to the teacher to get extra help. We have that group of kids, and we have a group of kids that come in who have no self confidence or self-esteem, because if they struggle with something, instead of a teacher sitting down and showing them how it works, they would get categorized as being in a different class of learner. They get sent to remedial, and that plays havoc with your personality. So we help both of these kinds of students.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)
The whole idea — whether it’s an issue we’re investigating, or an admissions interview — it’s because we want to be inclusive and not exclusive. Some schools might come up with reasons a student can’t be admitted, can’t be included, but we ask ‘How can we include this child? This child is going to bring something to our wonderful community at this school’.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)
We do provide two scholarships a year, but we don’t have anything else set up in terms of financial aid, or extra help with payments or anything like that. The two scholarships are awarded to two children a year, and they go from Grade 7 to Grade 12. It’s based on things like marks, economic background, interviews, and nominations from the people in the community. Usually the kids who are awarded the scholarships haven’t even applied to the school. They’re brought to our attention by people outside the school, and then we approach that student.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)

The admissions process is personalized.

Experiences shared by faculty and students underscore the importance placed on personal interactions, such as interviews and assessments, during the admissions process to ensure a holistic understanding of each candidate beyond their academic records.

When we opened up our school, we did not say you had to have an A average to come to the school. We did not say that you had to have 1,000 community service hours to come to the school. What we asked of you is to give us an understanding of what it is that you need help with. To understand what you do well, and to help you build on that. We looked for students who were frustrated, who were spinning their wheels, who felt that they weren’t getting the attention that they needed, and for students who wanted educators who were patient, who would help them grow.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)
Out of a population of 400, we have eight international students. When they apply, I still like to meet them first. I don’t just simply have an agent bring me a crew of international students, because I think I do the kids a service. I like to meet with them just the way I meet with the Canadian kids here. I like to get to know their personality. I like to know their interests. I’d like to see if I feel they’ll fit into the school socially as well as academically. And I can’t do that if I don’t meet them. So we use the same filtering mechanism for international students as we use for Canadian kids.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)
When applying to TPS, there is a candidate statement for the student to write. The questions are not necessarily academic. I’m not making them do an equation. I’m not making them write an essay. But we ask questions about what their favourite hobby is, what they do as extracurriculars, where would they like to travel and why? Who do they respect and why? What kind of food do they like to eat? What is your favourite memory? They are questions about personality.
—Fouli Tsimikalis, Director (see full interview)

There's an emphasis on individuality and flexibility.

Insights from parents and students indicate that Toronto Prep School stands out due to its commitment to small class sizes, energetic teaching staff, and a flexible environment that eschews formal uniforms, allowing students to better express their individuality and integrate smoothly into the school's supportive culture.

There isn’t really a single ‘best fit’ person for TPS. The school is like a chameleon—it changes to fit the student. So whoever the student is at the time they’re coming in, they’re going to be changed for the better, but they’ll be supported as an individual. But if I had to say who’s going to do well at TPS, who would really shine, it’s the students who want to contribute beyond just coming to school, and doing their work, and getting the grades, and applying to university. So I think those people will definitely shine.
—Astrid Fischer, parent (beginning in Gr. 7) (see full discussion)
We didn't even go to any other school or apply to any other school other than Toronto Prep for a number of reasons. And the primary reason is that we wanted to have a small classroom size, and Toronto Prep School is the smallest. You had to have young, energetic teachers, which at the time we knew that you guys had. But a critical criteria for us was no uniforms. And so we didn't want our children going to, never mind a single-sex uniform school, but even a coed uniform school.
—Pete Tsimikalis (Principal), parent (see full discussion)
 

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