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.

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

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Bright Start Academy	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%

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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, 7 and 9 (for the same grades offered at Bright Start Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Bright Start Academy	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	4 - 5	20
  K	2 - 6	14
  Gr. 1	3 - 8	10
  Gr. 2	4 - 8	8
  Gr. 3	4 - 8	8
  Gr. 4	4 - 8	8
  Gr. 5	4 - 8	9
  Gr. 6	4 - 8	9
  Gr. 7	4 - 8	17
  Gr. 8	4 - 8	9
  Gr. 9	6 - 12	23
  Gr. 10	6 - 12	12
  Gr. 11	6 - 12	12
  Gr. 12	6 - 12	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 Bright Start Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Bright Start Academy	Average of all other schools
  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%
  Gr. 9	100%	42%
  Gr. 10	80%	39%
  Gr. 11	80%	38%
  Gr. 12	80%	36%

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• What Bright Start Academy says it looks for in students

  We are looking for students who require additional support in their learning and benefit from a structured, individualized approach. Ideal candidates are those who need extra teaching time, hands-on guidance, and a team-based support system to develop academic, social, and functional skills. Our school is designed for students who may not thrive in traditional classroom settings and who would benefit from small group or one-on-one instruction. Success at our school comes from a willingness to engage in learning, respond to individualized instruction, and work toward greater independence with the support of dedicated staff.

• 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 Bright Start Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Bright Start Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  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%
  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 Bright Start Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $100

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: $1,000

  
  Description:

  • School Transcript – copy of most recent transcript

  • Report Cards – copies of two most recent report cards

  • Psychological / Educational Assessments – copies of all assessments

  • IEP – copy of most recent Individual education plan

  • Birth date / Citizenship Verification – copy of either:

  • Birth certificate, Passport OR Record of Landing

  • Recent Photograph – copy for our files 

• 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.