Fern Hill School - Oakville ADMISSIONS

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

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  Fern Hill School Oakville Open House

  Fern Hill School - Oakville Open House

  • Oct 24, 2026

  • 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

  • FERN HILL SCHOOL

    3300 NINTH LINE
    OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 7A8

  • https://www.fernhillschool.com/admissions/admissions-process/

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  Why attend an Open House?

  Preschool – Fern Hill’s Preschool offers a nurturing and educational environment for young children, and begins when a child is turning 3 years of age. Open Houses can be valuable opportunities for parents and children to get acquainted with the school, its teachers and the overall atmosphere. It is important for parents to feel confident in the educational setting they choose for their children and events like these can help in making that decision. ​

  Primary – If your child is enrolled in a primary programme where the level of play outweighs the level of instruction, you may find yourself filling your child’s thirst for learning during family time or with extra-curricular activities.  At an Open House, you will see see how Fern Hill’s programme adds a level of structure that introduces early reading and math skills in a way that excites a child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. You will have an opportunity to speak to the specialized teachers who compliment the core academic programme with Music, Drama, Visual Art, French, Mandarin and Phys. Ed.

  When it’s time for a change – If your child is already enrolled in a school but does not seem to be flourishing, you may be looking for a new approach that will find their passion and re-engage their love of learning. An Open House gives you one-on-one access to each of our subject teachers who can discuss their levels of expectation and how they engage and lead a new student along our academic path to grade 8.

  Whether you are looking to make a decision for an immediate enrolment or for next September, an Open House is a great way to gain an initial understanding of what makes Fern Hill different from other programmes.

  If you have missed our Open House event, please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a school day tour.

  We look forward to meeting you and your children!

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  Event name	Date	RSVP
  Fern Hill School Oakville Open House	Oct 24, 2026	RSVP

• 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.

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

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Fern Hill School - Oakville	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		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) PS, JK and 7 (for the same grades offered at Fern Hill School - Oakville).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Fern Hill School - Oakville	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	20	19
  JK	16	15
  SK	-	9
  Gr. 1	-	10
  Gr. 2	-	8
  Gr. 3	-	8
  Gr. 4	-	8
  Gr. 5	-	9
  Gr. 6	-	9
  Gr. 7	-	16
  Gr. 8	-	9

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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.

See data for other schools below.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Fern Hill School - Oakville	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	95%	41%
  JK	90%	42%
  SK	-	37%
  Gr. 1	-	39%
  Gr. 2	-	37%
  Gr. 3	-	37%
  Gr. 4	-	38%
  Gr. 5	-	38%
  Gr. 6	-	37%
  Gr. 7	-	40%
  Gr. 8	-	37%

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• What Fern Hill School - Oakville says it looks for in students

  Fern Hill is looking for students who are academically ready, curious, respectful and motivated to learn. We look for children who can participate positively in the classroom, follow directions, develop independence and take responsibility for their learning. We recognize that children develop at different rates, so we consider the whole child, including academic readiness, confidence, social development and overall fit with the Fern Hill environment.
  
  For Intermediate-aged applicants, Fern Hill is looking for students who are prepared to commit to the rigorous expectations of the Intermediate Programme and continue developing their academic skills, independence, leadership and maturity needed for the transition to Grade 9.

• 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 Fern Hill School - Oakville and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Fern Hill School - Oakville					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Preschool		-	-	-	-	Interview: 17%, Exam: 1%
  JK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 34%, Exam: 4%
  SK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 34%, Exam: 5%
  Gr. 1		-	-		-	Interview: 48%, Exam: 13%, Essay: 1%
  Gr. 2		-	-		-	Interview: 50%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-		-	Interview: 50%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 4		-	-		-	Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 4%
  Gr. 5		-	-		-	Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6		-	-		-	Interview: 56%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 8%
  Gr. 7		-	-		-	Interview: 58%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-	Interview: 59%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%

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• What Fern Hill School - Oakville says about the application process

  Application fee: $300

  Registration fee: $3,000

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Completed Application Form

  Photocopy of your child’s birth certificate / passport

  Non refundable $300 ($350 international) application fee

  Most recent school reports for 2 years (if applicable)

  PR Card (if applicable)

  Immunization Record

  Early Years Observation Report PS to Gr 1 (if available)

  Confidential School Report  Grades 2-8 (if available)

  Entrance Assessment

  Interview

• 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.