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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

REPORT CONTENTS

School Overview

Reviews

Analysis

ADMISSIONS

Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. offers rolling admissions with acceptance rates typical of Canadian private schools. Popular entry grades include 1, 5, and 7, and an interview may be required. Families and alumni describe a supportive, specialized, and early-start gifted environment where students thrive both academically and socially.

Insider community voices

Hear directly from Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. community as they share insights into the Admissions.

Parent

Steven Dengler

Recalls the process of choosing the school.

Parent

Steven Dengler

Talks about how their child has responded to the school.

Parent

Steven Dengler

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.

Parent

Steven Dengler

Offers advice to parents currently searching for a school.

Parent

Jason T

Recalls the process of choosing the school.

Parent

Jason T

Talks about how their child has responded to the school.

Parent

Jason T

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.

Parent

Jason T

Offers advice to parents currently searching for a school.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. does not have any upcoming open houses. You can ask them for a personal tour instead.

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

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

Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. offers rolling admissions.

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

Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

Month	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	Other schools
Month	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
September	Day admissions	0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
October		Less than 1%
November		1%
December		7%
January		2%
February		1%
March		2%
April		Less than 1%
May		Less than 1%
June		Less than 1%
July		0%
August		Less than 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

There are roughly equal number of new enrollment openings across grades.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 1, 5 and 7 (for the same grades offered at Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.).

Breakdown by grade

Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
Entry grade	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	Average of all other schools
Gr. 1	22	10
Gr. 2	22	8
Gr. 3	22	8
Gr. 4	22	8
Gr. 5	-	9
Gr. 6	-	9
Gr. 7	-	17
Gr. 8	-	9

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

75% of all applications are accepted.

Acceptance rate at Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. is typical of the schools we cover.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
Grade	Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.	Average of all other schools
Gr. 1	75%	39%
Gr. 2	75%	37%
Gr. 3	75%	37%
Gr. 4	75%	38%
Gr. 5	75%	38%
Gr. 6	75%	37%
Gr. 7	75%	39%
Gr. 8	75%	36%

What Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. says it looks for in students

The first critierion for P.A.C.E. is that the student is identified as intellectual gifted. We are looking for bright individuals who are passionate about learning and are productive citizens within the school.
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 Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. and how they compare with other schools.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Required by Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.					% of schools requiring
Grade	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay	% of schools requiring
Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 2%
Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 2%
Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 3%
Gr. 4		-	-	-	-	Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 4%
Gr. 5		-	-	-	-	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 5%
Gr. 6		-	-	-	-	Interview: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 7%
Gr. 7		-	-	-	-	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
Gr. 8		-	-	-	-	Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%

What Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. says about the application process

Application fee: N/A

Registration fee: $2,000

Deposit: N/A

Description:
All students are required to have a psycho-educational assessment (WISC V). If the student scores in the 95th percentile or higher in verbal reasoning and visual perception, on paper, that child would qualify for P.A.C.E. The next step would be to have a meeting with the family and for the student to visit for the day. Feedback regarding the child's visit is provided.
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 family has to be aware of this type of education and very conscientious of the path and the education of their child. The process of getting into the school starts early. I believe there is a requirement to have your child assessed by a private psychologist. It would be at the age of five. And a lot of instruction and a lot of the child's experiences growing up, comes from home. I can’t generalize, but there are many parents who want their children to really live through the values of what the school is projecting.

—Jason T, parent (beginning in Gr. 1) (see full interview)

I remember being tested for gifted in Grade 2, and after applying again for Grade 4, I got to spend a day at PACE as part of the admissions process. I instantly loved it and felt like I fit in immediately because everyone was welcoming, supportive, and friendly. I originally came from a Montessori school where one teacher taught everything, but at PACE, the teachers were specialized for each subject, and I loved being able to learn in greater depth.

—Jessica Du, alum (see full interview)

We started with a Catholic French immersion school, and we found it wasn’t working well for our son. So we went to the public system. We just found he wasn’t getting the level of support he needed. It was a little bit difficult at times to go through the journey, but we realized we needed an environment where he could truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. That’s really what led us to P.A.C.E. We had heard great things and decided to take the necessary steps to become part of it.

—Mario Mazzotta, parent (see full interview)

While there are a number of schools with gifted programs in our area, many of them started their gifted program in later grades. So if you have a very young child, say in Kindergarten, who has been identified as gifted, there aren't that many places to consider that starts your kid out in a gifted program. So we initially came to learn about PACE while looking for a school for my eldest child. They had been identified as a gifted child, and they were very young then. And we could tell that, to really unlock his potential, he needed to be in a gifted environment. So that's how we came upon PACE initially. We were really concerned we weren't going to find a good place for him, when he was a little guy, but we did.

—Steven Dengler, parent (see full interview)

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