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	MindWare 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) 1, 5 and 7 (for the same grades offered at MindWare Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	MindWare Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 1	1	10
  Gr. 2	2	8
  Gr. 3	2	8
  Gr. 4	1	8
  Gr. 5	3	9
  Gr. 6	3	9
  Gr. 7	2	17
  Gr. 8	2	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 MindWare Academy is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	MindWare Academy	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 1	80%	39%
  Gr. 2	80%	37%
  Gr. 3	80%	37%
  Gr. 4	80%	38%
  Gr. 5	80%	38%
  Gr. 6	80%	37%
  Gr. 7	80%	39%
  Gr. 8	80%	36%

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• What MindWare Academy says it looks for in students

  Students may have academic or social skills needs. MindWare will offer remediation to support challenges, while teaching them to embrace their strengths. Students must be able to safely attend the school and recesses. Students must be able to attend to the lesson in class with support. They must be able to safely follow the routines and schedules in place.

• 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 MindWare Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by MindWare Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  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%

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• What MindWare Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $100

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: $2,000

  
  Description:

  To register your child, please contact the school to set up an appointment with the school’s Principal, Ms. Susan Mancini.  Call 613-882-3449 or email [email protected].

  At this meeting parents have an opportunity to discuss the child’s needs while learning how MindWare can help. Parents are encouraged to bring/email a psych report. After the initial appointment the student can spend a Shadow Day (currently also available as participation in online programming) at the school. If all parties feel this is a good fit the next step is to fill in a Registration Form/Contract and submit it with a deposit.

• 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.