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	St. Jude's 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) JK, 7 and 9 (for the same grades offered at St. Jude's Academy).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	St. Jude's Academy	Average of all other schools
  JK	32 - 36	15
  SK	5 - 10	9
  Gr. 1	1 - 5	10
  Gr. 2	1 - 5	8
  Gr. 3	1 - 5	8
  Gr. 4	5 - 10	8
  Gr. 5	5 - 10	9
  Gr. 6	5 - 10	9
  Gr. 7	5 - 10	17
  Gr. 8	5 - 10	9
  Gr. 9	5 - 10	23
  Gr. 10	5 - 10	12
  Gr. 11	5 - 10	12
  Gr. 12	5 - 10	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.

Admissions at St. Jude's Academy is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	St. Jude's Academy	Average of all other schools
  JK	25%	41%
  SK	25%	36%
  Gr. 1	25%	39%
  Gr. 2	25%	37%
  Gr. 3	25%	37%
  Gr. 4	25%	38%
  Gr. 5	25%	38%
  Gr. 6	25%	37%
  Gr. 7	40%	39%
  Gr. 8	40%	36%
  Gr. 9	50%	42%
  Gr. 10	50%	39%
  Gr. 11	50%	38%
  Gr. 12	50%	36%

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• What St. Jude's Academy says it looks for in students

  St. Jude's students are marked by curiosity, inclusiveness and academic ambition. Their participation in the IB program results in students who are confident and independent learners, concerned with social justice, able to think critically and manage their time well. Students who already bring some of these characteristics are good candidates for St. Jude's as they already have the critical thinking skills required by our IB program.
  
  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.

• 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 St. Jude's Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by St. Jude's Academy					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  JK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 36%, Exam: 5%
  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 St. Jude's Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: $750

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  • STEP 1: THE TOUR

    We begin with a personalized information session, offering an in-depth understanding of our IB Programme and Student Life. Subsequent to this session, we extend an invitation for you to embark on a personalized tour of our St. Jude’s Academy campus – you will be able to experience our classrooms in session, engage with our dedicated teachers, and ask questions.

    We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to the St. Jude’s Academy family!

  • 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 9 to 12): English, Science or Social Studies teacher reference

    THIS FORM is to be completed by the student’s current English, Science or Social Studies teacher.

    2. For Upper School students (Grades 9 to 12): Math teacher reference

    THIS FORM is to be completed by the student’s current Math teacher.

    3. Report Cards for SK – Grade 8

    Please scan (or take clear pictures with your phone) the two most recent Report Cards for your child.

  • During the summer, as schools are closed, Teacher References are not required for new registrations for the September 2024 start date. We will be reviewing report cards to assess suitability for our academic program

  • Upper School (Grades 9 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 or will be sent to you on completion of the Information Session.

    Detailed payment options are in the Registration Package.

    Welcome to St. Jude’s Academy! We look forward to meeting you soon!

    Tuition and Fees

• 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.