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	Westmont Montessori 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) PS, K and 9 (for the same grades offered at Westmont Montessori School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Westmont Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 1	3 - 5	10
  Gr. 2	3 - 5	8
  Gr. 3	3 - 5	8
  Gr. 4	2 - 5	9
  Gr. 5	2 - 5	9
  Gr. 6	2 - 5	9
  Preschool	16 - 24	24
  K	4 - 8	17
  Gr. 7	4 - 8	16
  Gr. 8	4 - 8	10
  Gr. 9	10 - 20	23
  Gr. 10	10 - 20	13
  Gr. 11	5 - 10	13
  Gr. 12	5 - 10	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 Westmont Montessori School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Westmont Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 1	80%	40%
  Gr. 2	80%	37%
  Gr. 3	80%	36%
  Gr. 4	80%	36%
  Gr. 5	80%	36%
  Gr. 6	80%	36%
  Preschool	50%	39%
  K	50%	22%
  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 Westmont Montessori School says it looks for in students

  Our students are interested in learning and inspired to improve. They are asking questions and self-motivated. They are looking for a sense of community and school they are excited to come.
  Our families embrace new experiences, value collaboration, and looking for a higher teacher to students ratio.
  Our students are eager to learn about themselves, how to advocate for themselves, build their confidence and learn skills that are needed for their future success.

• 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 Westmont Montessori School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Westmont Montessori 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 Westmont Montessori School says about the application process

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $1,000

  Deposit: $4,000

  
  Description:

  We are accepting applications for all Early Years to Grade 12 programs on a rolling basis. Space is limited and some programs are waitlisted.

  Step 1 – Tour
  Interested families are encouraged to visit our campus. Westmont has tours available every Thursday morning, during the school year, to see our programs in action. No tours are available July and August.

  Step 2 – Apply
  Please complete an Application form.
  This can be dropped of at the school with the Application Fee. Please submit any supporting documents as required, i.e. report cards, diagnostic testing, occupational therapy reports, etc.

  Step 3 – Student Visit
  Westmont does require that all students have a mandatory visit so that teachers can get to know your child. This visit is a half day for Early Primary and two days for Elementary/Middle School.

  Step 4 – Enrolment
  Enrolment may happen after the student visit. Successful enrolment depends upon available spaces, suitability for the program, and the ability to meet any special learning needs a student may have.

   

  For more details please follow the link: https://westmontschool.ca/admissions/.

• 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.