Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

• Upcoming events schedule

  Annual Open House

  Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey Open House

  • Jan 23, 2027

  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • 14724

    84 Ave
    Surrey, BC, V3S2M5

  • https://www.cornerstonemontessorischool.ca/enrolment/admissions

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  Join us for Cornerstone Montessori School's Annual Open House! This is the perfect opportunity for families interested in joining our school community to see our Montessori program in action.

  During the open house, you can tour our classrooms and facilities, meet our teachers and staff, and learn more about our approach to education and how we nurture each child academically, socially and emotionally. Our team will be on hand to answer your questions about our program and the admissions process.

  Families will also have the opportunity to register their child for a group assessment session, which takes place the following weekend.

  We look forward to meeting you!

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• 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	Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	89% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December		7%
  January	Day deadline: January 30, 2027	2%
  February		1%
  March		1%
  April		0%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		0%
  July		0%
  August		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) K, 1 and 7 (for the same grades offered at Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey	Average of all other schools
  K	24	16
  Gr. 1	1 - 3	9
  Gr. 2	1 - 3	8
  Gr. 3	1 - 2	8
  Gr. 4	1	8
  Gr. 5	1	9
  Gr. 6	1	9
  Gr. 7	1	17

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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.

Admissions at Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey	Average of all other schools
  K	35%	22%
  Gr. 1	11%	39%
  Gr. 2	11%	37%
  Gr. 3	10%	37%
  Gr. 4	8%	37%
  Gr. 5	8%	38%
  Gr. 6	8%	36%
  Gr. 7	8%	39%

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• What Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey says it looks for in students

  Cornerstone welcomes curious learners who enjoy discovering the world around them. Students who thrive in our Montessori environment are independent and willing to take ownership of their learning, working at their own pace while building focus and perseverance. We look for children who are respectful, kind and able to work cooperatively with others. Above all, we seek students who show a love of learning and families who share our commitment to nurturing the whole child – academically, socially and emotionally.

• 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 Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  K		-	-	-	-	Interview: 40%, Exam: 8%
  Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, Exam: 14%, Essay: 1%
  Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 4		-	-	-	-	Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 4%
  Gr. 5		-	-	-	-	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6		-	-	-	-	Interview: 58%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 8%
  Gr. 7		-	-	-	-	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 11%

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• What Cornerstone Montessori School - Surrey says about the application process

  Application fee: $150

  Registration fee: $1,000

  Deposit: $1,150

  
  Description:

  Cornerstone's registration process begins in January when we host our annual open house. Families who are interested in joining Cornerstone are asked to attend our open house, where they can tour our facilities, meet our staff and learn about our program. During the open house families have the opportunity to register their child for a group assessment session, which takes place the following weekend. There is a $150 assessment fee.

  Following assessments, we will contact families regarding their registration status.

  All registration information, documents and fees are due on Friday, February 5, 2027.

• 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.