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.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Coast Mountain Academy	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December		7%
  January		2%
  February		1%
  March	Day deadline	2%
  April		Less than 1%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		Less than 1%

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• 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) 7, 9 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Coast Mountain Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Coast Mountain Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	1 - 40	17
  Gr. 8	5 - 7	9
  Gr. 9	2 - 4	23
  Gr. 10	5 - 10	12
  Gr. 11	5 - 10	12
  Gr. 12	5 - 10	13

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• 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 Coast Mountain Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Coast Mountain Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	95%	39%
  Gr. 8	95%	36%
  Gr. 9	95%	42%
  Gr. 10	95%	39%
  Gr. 11	92%	38%
  Gr. 12	95%	36%

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• What Coast Mountain Academy says it looks for in students

  Our student body is engaged, curious, and active. Our admissions team is looking to admit applicants who are willing to participate in a good conversation, ask questions of peers and adults, take chances, fail sometimes, respect the opinions of others, and most importantly have a strong desire to learn and try new things in the classroom and in the outdoors.

• 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 Coast Mountain Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Coast Mountain Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 7		-	-	-		Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-	-		Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 9		-	-	-		Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 10		-	-	-		Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-		Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 12%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-		Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

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• What Coast Mountain Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $350

  Registration fee: $5,000

  Deposit: $3,000

  
  Description:

  The application process at Coast Mountain. Academy is intended to be fun for the applicants and designed to provide staff with the information needed to make an informed decision in regard to the suitability of the applicant for CMA. The first step is to complete a New Student Application form online within the MyCMA portal. Once completed and reviewed by the admissions team, suitable applicants will be asked to campus for an admissions interview as well as some fun group activities. After those two steps, applicants will either be declined or offered a spot at CMA. It is then up to the successful applicants and their families to decide whether they choose to accept the spot at CMA and join our growing community.

• 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.