The Country Day School ADMISSIONS

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• Upcoming events schedule

  Deadline for Entry Grades 4, 7 & 9

  The Country Day School Application Deadline

  • Nov 3, 2026

  • 12:00 am to 12:00 am

  • The Country Day School

    13415 Dufferin Street
    King, ON, L7B 1K5

  • https://www.cds.on.ca/admission/how-to-apply

  Learn More

  The online application for September 2027 entrance will open for all grades by the end of August, and we recommend applying for admission at your earliest opportunity.
   
  Entry Years Grades (4, 7 & 9)                November 3, 2026
  All Additional Grades, including JK     December 1, 2026
  Equal consideration for all available spaces
  
  Applications received after December 1st will be considered on a rolling basis after January 2027, based on available space.

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  Regular Decision Deadline

  The Country Day School Application Deadline

  • Dec 1, 2026

  • 12:00 am to 12:00 am

  • The Country Day School

    13415 Dufferin St.
    King, ON, L7B 1K5

  • https://www.cds.on.ca/admission/how-to-apply

  Learn More

  The online application for September 2027 entrance will open for all grades at the end of August, and we recommend applying for admission at your earliest opportunity.
   
  Entry Years Grades (4, 7 & 9)                November 3, 2026
  All Additional Grades, including JK     December 1, 2026
  Equal consideration for all available spaces
  
  Applications received after December 1st will be considered on a rolling basis after January 2027, based on available space.

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  Event name	Date	RSVP
  Deadline for Entry Grades 4, 7 & 9	Nov 3, 2026	Learn More
  Regular Decision Deadline	Dec 1, 2026	Learn More

• 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.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	The Country Day School	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	89% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November	Day deadline: November 3, 2026	1%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February		1%
  March		1%
  April		0%
  May		Less than 1%
  June		0%
  July		0%
  August		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.

See data for other schools below.

• What The Country Day School says it looks for in students

  The Country Day School recruits students who have the desire and potential to engage in their studies and embrace all facets of school life. A balanced education includes academics, athletics, the arts, service and opportunities to learn otuside of the classroom. The admission process identifies students who will thrive in the CDS environment so that we will continue to meet our objective of developing students who are confident, independent, intellectually curious, morally responsible, appreciative of the arts, physically fit and globally aware.

• 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 The Country Day School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by The Country Day School					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  JK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
  Gr. 1		-	-	-	-	Interview: 50%, Exam: 14%, Essay: 1%
  Gr. 2		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-	-	-	Interview: 51%, 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: 58%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 24%, Essay: 8%
  Gr. 7		-	-		-	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 9		-	-		-	Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 10		-	-	-	-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-	-	-	Interview: 46%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 12%
  Gr. 12		-	-	-	-	Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 14%, Essay: 10%

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• What The Country Day School says about the application process

  Application fee: $150

  Registration fee: $5,000

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Submit completed Application Package

  • The completed Application Form including the Confidential Teacher Report Form
  • Current school Report Cards and final reports from the previous two years
  • Photograph of the applicant
  • Birth Certificate or passport (photocopy)
  • Application fee of $150 (non-refundable) made by cheque, payable to The Country Day School

• 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.