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Grades Nursery/Toddler — 8 — Ottawa, ON (Map)
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Academie Providence
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ADMISSIONS


Academie Providence offers rolling admissions and has a typical acceptance rate. Popular entry points include Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. Depending on the grade level, the admissions process may involve more assessments than most schools we cover, including an interview, the SSAT, an entrance exam, and an essay.

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VISITING THE SCHOOL

Upcoming open houses will be announced here.

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.


APPLICATION DEADLINES

Academie Providence offers rolling admissions.

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

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

    Month Academie Providence Other schools
    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

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) K, 1 and 2.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) NS, PS and 7 (for the same grades offered at Academie Providence).

  • Breakdown by grade

    Entry grade Number of openings available: Day
    Academie Providence Average of all other schools
    Nursery/Toddler - 26
    Preschool 8 20
    K 18 - 22 14
    Gr. 1 18 - 22 10
    Gr. 2 18 - 22 8
    Gr. 3 18 - 22 8
    Gr. 4 18 - 22 8
    Gr. 5 18 - 22 9
    Gr. 6 18 - 22 9
    Gr. 7 18 - 22 17
    Gr. 8 18 - 22 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

100% of all applications are accepted.

Acceptance rate at Academie Providence is typical of the schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Acceptance rate: Day
    Academie Providence Average of all other schools
    Nursery/Toddler - 35%
    Preschool 100% 39%
    K 100% 24%
    Gr. 1 100% 39%
    Gr. 2 100% 37%
    Gr. 3 100% 37%
    Gr. 4 100% 38%
    Gr. 5 100% 38%
    Gr. 6 100% 37%
    Gr. 7 100% 39%
    Gr. 8 100% 36%
  • What Academie Providence says it looks for in students

    At Academie Providence we promote and provide the best academic opportunities so every student can learn, grow and succeed!

  • 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, SSAT, an entrance exam and an entrance essay.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Academie Providence and how they compare with other schools.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Required by Academie Providence % of schools requiring
    Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay
    Nursery/Toddler - - - - - Interview: 8%
    Preschool - - - - Interview: 18%, Exam: 1%
    K - - - - Interview: 41%, Exam: 8%
    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: 22%, 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%
  • Application fee: $500

    Registration fee: $1,000

    Deposit: $1,000


    Description:

    1.  Age of entrance  

    - Nursery 31 months: having reached the age of 31 months before September 1 of the year of

      admission;

    - Kindergarten 3 years old: having 3 years old before December 31 of the year of admission;

    - Kindergarten 4 years: having 4 years old by December 31 of the year of admission;

    - Preschool 5 years: having 5 years old before December 31 of the year of admission;

    - Primary 1: having 6 years old before December 31 of the year of admission;

    2.  Pass the entrance exam given to students entering Primary school. This examination, that takes place towards the second half of March, is to test the knowledge of students in French, English and mathematics

    3.  For preschool and kindergarten, an interview with the child takes place before the registration in order to verify his/her understanding and expression in French.

    4.Documents

    Photocopy of the Birth Certificate.          

    Photocopy of the Health Insurance Card for Canadian student

    Vaccination proof for foreign student.

    Photocopy of the Report Card of the last two Academic years

    Amount : 2000 cad non-refundable for foreign student.

    Amount: 500 cad non-refundable covers the registration fee and the cost of the entrance exam if required.

     

  • 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.


 

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