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 St. Jude's Academy says about their admissions requirements:
STEP 1: THE SCHOOL TOUR/ ZOOM Session
Contact our Admissions Team to set up a school tour. This is an opportunity to find out more about our programs, tour our facility, and see us in action!
We conduct in-person personal tours and provide additional information via Zoom so that we can introduce you to our school and answer your questions.
STEP 2: THE ASSESSMENT
For students in Grades 1 to 8, applicants complete one day of assessments in reading, writing and math, to give us a better understanding of their strengths and opportunities.
We also ask for the following:
1. For Upper School students (Grades 7 to 12): English, Science or Social Studies teacher reference
Please scan (or take clear pictures with your phone) the two most recent Report Cards for your child.
Upper School (Grades 7 to 12) students’ Teacher Reference forms must be submitted from the teachers to the Admissions Office email ([email protected]) directly. Please submit supporting documents by emailing them to our Admissions Team at [email protected].
STEP 3: THE DECISION
Admission decisions are made based on a careful review of the applicant’s report cards, academic potential, extracurricular accomplishments, character and overall suitability for the IB St. Jude’s Academy experience.
Please let us know if your child has any academic, social or behavioural concerns. Learning support is available. Our Guidance Counsellor continues to assess student cases as needed.
STEP 4: THE FINAL STEP - REGISTRATION FORMS
Once your Report Cards are assessed, and we believe that your child would be a good fit for St. Jude’s Academy, we will invite you to complete and submit our Registration Package electronically. This package is available on our website by grade on our Tuition and Fees page, linked below, and can also be sent to you by email.
Due to the current school closures, completed packages with all supporting documents and payments must be received by email in order to process new students. Detailed payment options are in the Registration Package.
THE FOLLOWING MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION:
$600 Application Fee
Tuition deposit
A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport
A copy of the applicant’s most recent immunization records
Void cheque or pre-authorized payment information (please refer to Fees for tuition breakdown)
Please note that international student fees may be applicable
Acceptance
Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into St. Jude's Academy. 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.
St. Jude's Academy acceptance rate: 40%
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St. Jude's Academy student entry points
Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into St. Jude's Academy at each grade level.
Student Type
JK
SK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)
36 (25%)
5 - 10 (25%)
1 - 5 (25%)
1 - 5 (25%)
1 - 5 (25%)
5 - 10 (25%)
5 - 10 (25%)
5 - 10 (25%)
5 - 10 (40%)
5 - 10 (40%)
5 - 10 (50%)
5 - 10 (50%)
5 - 10 (50%)
5 - 10 (50%)
What type of student St. Jude's Academy is looking for:
Welcome! We are delighted that you are considering St. Jude’s Academy. This application package is an integral part of our admissions process.
Please be assured that none of the questions are intended to prevent students from being invited to attend our school. We are trying to gain as much information about students and their families as possible so that all parties involved have a solid foundation for a rich and engaging personal interview.
We admit students for the following September on a continuous basis throughout the year. Admission to St. Jude’s Academy is competitive; thus, to avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
