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	York 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) NS, PS and JK (for the same grades offered at York Montessori School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	York Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Nursery/Toddler	5	25
  Preschool	5	24
  JK	5	16
  SK	5	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 York Montessori School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	York Montessori School	Average of all other schools
  Nursery/Toddler	100%	37%
  Preschool	100%	39%
  JK	100%	42%
  SK	100%	36%

• What York Montessori 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 York Montessori School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by York Montessori School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Nursery/Toddler	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 7%
  Preschool	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
  JK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%

• What York Montessori School says about the application process

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  Description:

  We want you to know that we understand how busy you are. Most of our procedures are set up to accommodate your schedule, including an easy way to begin enrolment.

  The admissions process begins when you contact the school to schedule a tour or request an enrolment package through email.  Deciding on a tour of our facility will allow you the opportunity to meet the teachers and observe a class in progress.  Once you have reviewed the package, and a space has been allocated to your child, the enrolment form is submitted and the appropriate fees and deposits are collected. 

  Please contact the school either by email or calling us.

  York Montessori School admits and does not discriminate students of any sex, race, colour, creed, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

  YMS looks for families who share our philosophy. We believe that each child is unique and should be recognized as someone special. We also understand that in order to learn, children must feel safe, accepted, and competent in an environment that is encouraging, nurturing, supportive, and challenging.

  We look forward to meeting you and your child.

• 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.