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Thank you for considering Collingwood School for your child's education. Our main intake grades are Junior Kindergarten (JK), Kindergarten (K), Grade 3, and Grade 8. We accept applications for all other grades; however, space is limited and typically based on attrition.
Please note that our application deadline for the 2023-2024 academic school year is December 1, 2022. Applications received past the deadline will be accepted and considered only as space becomes available.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at admissions@collingwood.org.
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Collingwood School uses Veracross, a web-based software, for the submission of online applications. Veracross allows you to efficiently apply, upload the required documents, and track the status of your application through our Admissions Portal.
If you already have a Veracross account, please access the Admissions Portal with your existing username and password and start your application. Otherwise, you will be asked to create a family account and a profile for each child you are applying for. When creating your account, make sure to use an email address which you will have easy access to throughout the application process. This email will serve as your primary email contact with our School.
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Application Steps
- Step 1- Online Application & Deadlines
- Step 2 - Required Documents
- Step 3 - Assessments
- Step 4 - Interviews
- Step 5 - Decisions
Step 1- Online Application & Deadlines
Our online application for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. The application fee is $350 per applicant and is non-refundable.
2023-2024 Application Deadline for all grades is December 1, 2022. However, applications received after the deadline will be reviewed for second round consideration only as space becomes available.
Financial Assistance is available for applicants to Grade 6-12 whose families complete an online application and demonstrate financial need. The deadline for applying was December 1, 2022.
Step 2 - Required Documents
All required documents must be uploaded to your child's application by the deadline.
Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten:
- applicant's birth certificate
- applicant's CDN immigration document (if not born in Canada)
- parents' CDN citizenship documents (ie: CDN birth certificate, CDN passport, PR Card, CDN Work Permit, etc.)
- applicant's photo (MUST BE a passport type or school photo taken within the last 6 months)
- family photo
Grades 1 & 2:
- 2022-2023 Fall report card (this may be uploaded following the application deadline)
- final Kindergarten report card (for Grade 2 applicants)
- applicant's birth certificate
- applicant's CDN immigration document (if not born in Canada)
- parents' CDN citizenship documents (ie: CDN birth certificate, CDN passport, PR Card, CDN Work Permit, etc.)
- applicant's photo (MUST BE a passport type or school photo taken within the last 6 months)
- family photo
Grades 3-7:
- final report cards from the past two years
- 2022-2023 Fall report card (this may be uploaded following the application deadline)
- applicant's birth certificate
- applicant's CDN immigration document (if not born in Canada)
- parents' CDN citizenship documents (ie: CDN birth certificate, CDN passport, PR Card, CDN Work Permit, etc.)
- applicant's photo (MUST BE a passport type or school photo taken within the last 6 months)
- family photo
- International and out-of-town applicants to Grades 4-7 must write the SSAT
Grades 8-12
- final report cards from the past two years
- 2022-2023 Fall report card (this may be uploaded following the application deadline)
- applicant's birth certificate
- applicant's CDN immigration document (if not born in Canada)
- parents' CDN citizenship documents (ie: CDN birth certificate, CDN passport, PR Card, CDN Work Permit, etc.)
- applicant's photo (MUST BE a passport type or school photo taken within the last 6 months)
- family photo
- SSAT
Please note: in order to be fair and equitable to all applicants, only the required documents will be reviewed. Please do not provide any items such as certificates, or additional photos/videos. These items will not be considered.
Step 3 - Assessments
Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten:
All families who submit a completed JK or K application by December 1, 2022 will receive an invitation for their child to attend a Readiness Assessment Session in January.
Grades 1-2:
Please note that for these non-intake grades, Entry Assessments are only held on an as-needed basis where space may become available following our annual Re-Registration which takes place in February.
Grades 3:
Applicants with a completed application who meet our preliminary admissions requirements will be invited to an Assessment Session in December or January.
Grade 4-7:
Applicants with a completed application who meet our preliminary admissions requirements will be invited to an Assessment Session in December or January. Please note: International and out-of-town applicants must write the SSAT.
Grades 8-12:
All applicants are required to write the SSAT. We advise taking the SSAT early to receive your results by our December 1, 2022 application deadline. However, results will be accepted until January 6, 2023.
Step 4 - Interviews
JK - Grade 3:
The Interview component will be combined with the Entry Assessment.
Grades 4-7:
After our Entry Assessment, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule a Student and Parent Interview.
Grades 8-12:
Applicants who fully meet the preliminary admissions requirements will be contacted to schedule a Student and Parent Interview.
Step 5 - Decisions
Admissions decisions for our main intake grades (JK, K, Grade 3 & Grade 8) will be communicated via email on January 30, 2023. All other admissions decisions will be communicated via email on February 13, 2023.
Please note: families applying for Financial Assistance for Grades 6-12 will be informed of the outcome at the same time.
Year over Year Intake
YEAR-OVER-YEAR STUDENT INTAKE
| Grade | Openings for New Students | Number of Students | Intake Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten | 32 | 32 (2 classes) | Yes |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 60 (3 classes) | Yes |
| Grade 1 - 2 | 3 - 6 | 63 (3 classes) per grade | Limited space |
| Grade 3 | 17 - 20 | 80 (4 classes) | Yes |
| Grade 4 | 8 - 10 | 88 (4 classes) per grade | Limited space |
| Grade 5 - 7 | 0 - 2 | 88 (4 classes) per grade | Attrition based |
| Grade 8 | 20 - 25 | 115 - 120 | Yes |
| Grade 9 | 8 - 12 | 115 -120 | Limited space |
| Grade 10 | 8 - 12 | 118 - 123 | Limited space |
|
Grade 11 |
3 - 6 | 118 -123 | Limited space |
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FAQS
- What is the application timeline?
- What if I have missed the application deadline?
- Do you accept new students in the middle of the year?
- How many students are enrolled at Collingwood School?
- How many spaces do you have available for new students?
- How many spaces do you have available for new students in the Inclusive Education program?
- Does Collingwood School accept international students?
- Do you work with agents or consultants?
- How do I register for the SSAT?
- How can my child prepare for the SSAT?
- How do I share my official SSAT report with Collingwood School?
- What SSAT score does my child need to achieve?
What is the application timeline?
| Grade | Application Deadline | Financial Aid Deadline | Assessment | Interview | Admission Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK and K | December 1, 2022 | N/A | Readiness Assessment in January | – | late January |
| Grades 1-2 | December 1, 2022 | N/A | On an as-needed basis | – | mid-February |
| Grade 3 | December 1, 2022 | N/A | Entry Assessment in Dec - Jan | Dec - Jan (shortlisted applicants) | late January |
| Grades 4-7 | December 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 (only available for Gr. 6 & 7) |
Entry Assessment in Dec - Jan SSAT for international applicants only |
January (shortlisted applicants) |
mid-February |
| Grades 8-12 | December 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | SSAT | Nov - Jan (shortlisted applicants) |
Gr. 8: late January |
What if I have missed the application deadline?
Do you accept new students in the middle of the year?
How many students are enrolled at Collingwood School?
How many spaces do you have available for new students?
How many spaces do you have available for new students in the Inclusive Education program?
Does Collingwood School accept international students?
Collingwood School welcomes applications from all families regardless of where they currently reside; however, preference is given to Canadian residents. Collingwood is a day school only; unfortunately, we do not offer boarding or homestay and all of our students must live in the local area with one or both of their parents. Please note, we do not offer ESL or ELL programs. International applicants must be able to provide proof of their valid Canadian immigration documents for both the applicant and parent(s) at the time of enrolment.
Do you work with agents or consultants?
How do I register for the SSAT?
Visit the SSAT site to register your child for this assessment. Please ensure you designate Collingwood School as a recipient of your official report.
How can my child prepare for the SSAT?
Students in Grade 8 -12 are strongly encouraged to take a look at the ‘What’s on the Test?’ section on the SSAT website and to spend time reviewing the structure and content of the test to assist in their preparations.
How do I share my official SSAT report with Collingwood School?
For instructions on how to share your official SSAT score report with us use this link.
What SSAT score does my child need to achieve?
The SSAT provides us with a glimpse of a student’s academic areas on one day, in one sitting – in math, writing, reading, vocabulary, etc. This information is then reviewed in conjunction with their report cards and their historical academic performance. There is no minimum score expected as it is an admissions test and not an academic assessment.