Private schools in Canada have admissions policies, and they require application materials. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and tests (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students. Schools also use different criteria for evaluating student applications, have different acceptance rates, and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.
What Avalon says about their admissions requirements:
Interested families are invited to contact the school to set up a visit and classroom observation. A classroom observation is a mandatory part of the application process. Following the observation, interested families will sit down with an Avalon Director to determine if the application process should proceed.
At the Elementary level, students are invited to spend at day at Avalon, allowing for an informal observation by the teacher and an opportunity for the student to gain experience in the classroom. The elementary application must be accompanied by copies of the 2 most recent report cards.
Students applying to the Middle School are required to complete a questionnaire in addition to the above. We believe that the adolescent student must have a strong desire to attend Avalon and be willing to be active participants in their own education.
Acceptance
Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into Avalon Children's Montessori School. This can help you gauge your chances of getting into this school. For instance, a 95% acceptance rate means a school is relatively easy to get into, while a 10% acceptance rate means it will be difficult to get into.
Avalon Children's Montessori School acceptance rate: 90%
Day
Avalon Children's Montessori School student entry points
Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into Avalon Children's Montessori School at each grade level.
Student Type
PS
JK
SK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)
8 - 10 (90%)
3 - 5 (90%)
3 - 5 (90%)
6 - 8 (90%)
2 - 5 (90%)
2 - 5 (90%)
6 - 8 (75%)
2 - 5 (75%)
2 - 5 (75%)
6 - 8 (75%)
2 - 4 (75%)
What type of student Avalon is looking for:
At the Casa and early elementary level, it is important that parents/guardians have an understanding of or a willingness to learn about the Montessori method of education.
As older students apply to the school, it is important that families understand the nature and benefits of a small school and are committed to not only the growth and development of their own children but to the Avalon community as a whole.
For the adolescent who applies to the Middle School program at Avalon, we are looking for students who are:
Independent
Creative problem solvers
Tolerant
Leaders or willing to become leaders
Curious and excited about learning
Socially conscious
Able to think outside of the box
Willing to take responsiblity for his/her own learning
