ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at Unisus 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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Facts and analysis
VISITING THE SCHOOL
Upcoming open houses will be announced here.
An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.
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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
Unisus School has rolling admissions for Day and Boarding entry.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month Unisus School Other schools Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions September Day and Boarding 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) 9, 10 and 11.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 9, 10 and 11 (for the same grades offered at Unisus School).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day Unisus School Average of all other schools Preschool - 24 K - 17 Gr. 1 15 10 Gr. 2 5 8 Gr. 3 5 8 Gr. 4 5 9 Gr. 5 5 9 Gr. 6 4 9 Gr. 7 5 16 Gr. 8 5 - 10 10 Gr. 9 5 - 10 23 Gr. 10 5 - 10 13 Gr. 11 5 - 10 13 Gr. 12 2 - 5 13 Entry grade Number of openings available: Boarding Unisus School Average of all other schools Gr. 7 - 7 Gr. 8 5 8 Gr. 9 5 - 10 18 Gr. 10 5 - 10 18 Gr. 11 5 - 10 18 Gr. 12 2 - 5 14 -
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
70% of all applications are accepted.
Admissions at Unisus School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day Unisus School Average of all other schools Preschool - 39% K - 22% Gr. 1 95% 40% Gr. 2 80% 37% Gr. 3 80% 36% Gr. 4 80% 36% Gr. 5 80% 36% Gr. 6 80% 36% Gr. 7 80% 38% Gr. 8 80% 35% Gr. 9 70% 40% Gr. 10 70% 38% Gr. 11 60% 37% Gr. 12 25% 35% Grade Acceptance rate: Boarding Unisus School Average of all other schools Gr. 7 - 38% Gr. 8 80% 35% Gr. 9 70% 40% Gr. 10 70% 38% Gr. 11 60% 37% Gr. 12 25% 35% -
What Unisus School says it looks for in students
Where you send your child to school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent – thank you for making UNISUS part of that decision.
At UNISUS, we inspire our students to be globally-minded citizens and critical thinkers through Academic Excellence, Student Empowerment, and Global Citizenship. We are an International Baccalaureate World School uniquely located in beautiful Summerland, B.C., Canada, and are proud to be one of the only IB World Boarding Schools in British Columbia. We offer both an IB Diploma and/or the B.C. Diploma (Dogwood) stream (new for 2023-2024!)
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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, an entrance exam and an entrance essay.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Unisus School and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Required by Unisus School % of schools requiring Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay Preschool - - - - Interview: 18% 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 Unisus School says about the application process
Application fee: $250
Registration fee: $500
Deposit: $500
Description:Please visit www.unisus.ca and apply online. All applicants will be date and time stamped. As our classes are at capacity in many grades, only full applicants will be considered for the wait list if applicable.
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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.
