Madrona Independent School ADMISSIONS

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

• 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	Madrona Independent School	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) K, 1 and 7 (for the same grades offered at Madrona Independent School).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Madrona Independent School	Average of all other schools
  K	2 - 5	14
  Gr. 1	2 - 5	10
  Gr. 2	3 - 6	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

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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 Madrona Independent School is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Madrona Independent School	Average of all other schools
  K	75%	24%
  Gr. 1	75%	39%
  Gr. 2	75%	37%
  Gr. 3	75%	37%
  Gr. 4	75%	38%
  Gr. 5	75%	38%
  Gr. 6	75%	37%
  Gr. 7	75%	39%
  Gr. 8	75%	37%

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• What Madrona Independent School says it looks for in students

  Most students at Madrona are:
  - between five and fourteen years old
  - very bright, with some who are extraordinarily gifted, has one strength
  - in possession of a deep passion for learning
  
  Additionally, our incoming students may be:
  - introspective, shy, or in need of support to boost their self-esteem
  - particularly sensitive
  - confident leaders
  - struggling with minor behavioural difficulties due to a lack of appropriate challenge in their current environment
  - coping with one or more learning disabilities or presenting asynchronous development (highly gifted in one area but behind in another

• 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 Madrona Independent School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Madrona Independent School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  K		-	-	-	-	Interview: 41%, Exam: 8%
  Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 14%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 52%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 53%, 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: 59%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 8%
  Gr. 7		-	-	-	-	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-	-	-	Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%

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• What Madrona Independent School says about the application process

  Application fee: $350

  Registration fee: $0

  Deposit: $2,000

  
  Description:

  Admission to Madrona typically follows these steps:

  1. Visit the Admissions Process page of our website.
  2. Schedule a call or tour with the admissions team.
  3. Once you've met with someone from the admissions team and you'd like to complete an application, you can do so online. The application link is available under step 2 of the application process on our website. 
  4. Submit an application online and include available documents, such as a recent report card, IEP, and PsychEd if available. There is also a one time application fee of $350.00 that must be paid prior to the application being reviewed. 
  5. The admissions team will then review the application to confirm if Madrona may be a good fit for your child. Unless we see any concerns as to Madrona not being the right fit, we will arrange for your child to attend the school for one or more experience days. Every effort is made to ensure the visit is both representative of a typical Madrona day and focused on welcoming your child as a guest to our school.
  6.  Conduct a follow-up discussion with the administration, allowing both parties to make their decision. The conversations we have with you about your child’s needs are the best way to determine whether Madrona is the right fit for your child.

• 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.