Private schools in Canada have admissions policies, and they require application materials. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and tests (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students. Schools also use different criteria for evaluating student applications, have different acceptance rates, and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.
What Pear Tree School says about their admissions requirements:
1. Apply online with a nonrefundable fee of $300 + GST
Pear Tree Elementary admits students on a rolling basis (subject to spaces available)
Applicants for our full-day Kindergarten program must be at least 5 years old on December 31st of the year of entry to Pear Tree Elementary.
2. Submit required documents:
For Kindergarten applicants: a reference letter from a preschool, daycare, or caregiver
For Grade 1 - 8 applicants: a copy of most recent report card
Proof of your child's citizenship or permanent residence (i.e. birth certificate, passport, PR card)
A copy of your child's CareCard (if applicable)
3. Student assessment and observation
Student assessment and observation will take place within one month of application.
4. Family interviews
Family interviews will take place will take place within one month of application.
Every student and family will have an interview with Pear Tree's directors
Placement decisions will be announced within one month of application.
Acceptance
Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into Pear Tree School. This can help you gauge your chances of getting into this school. For instance, a 95% acceptance rate means a school is relatively easy to get into, while a 10% acceptance rate means it will be difficult to get into.
Pear Tree School acceptance rate: 40%
Day
Pear Tree School student entry points
Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into Pear Tree School at each grade level.
Student Type
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)
8 - 16 (75%)
1 - 2 (30%)
1 - 4 (30%)
0
1 - 5 (40%)
1 - 5 (40%)
3 - 5 (50%)
3 - 5 (50%)
8 (60%)
What type of student Pear Tree School is looking for:
Admissions are based on the number of spaces available, the child’s academic potential, as well as the synergy and compatibility between the school, family, and child. Our decision to (not) accept a student has as much to do with the child's family as the child her/himself.
Pear Tree School is looking for Vancouver families that share and support our educational philosophy. This is essential to ensure that the approach we foster in our school is continued at home. Such things include healthy eating, an active lifestyle, etc. At the same time, we are looking for students that are well-behaved, kind, and receptive to our learning method.
