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.

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

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	University of Toronto Schools	Other schools
  	Fixed deadline	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September		0%	90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		1%
  December	Day deadline	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) 7, 9 and 12 (for the same grades offered at University of Toronto Schools).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	University of Toronto Schools	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	96	17
  Gr. 8	-	9
  Gr. 9	26 - 28	23
  Gr. 10	0 - 4	12
  Gr. 11	0 - 2	12
  Gr. 12	-	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 University of Toronto Schools is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	University of Toronto Schools	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 7	25%	39%
  Gr. 8	0%	36%
  Gr. 9	10%	42%
  Gr. 10	10%	39%
  Gr. 11	10%	38%
  Gr. 12	0%	36%

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• What University of Toronto Schools says it looks for in students

  We admit students on the basis of academic and overall performance. Our students are intellectually curious, eager to take initiative, and supportive of one another, with strong character skills and self-awareness.

• 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 University of Toronto Schools and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by University of Toronto Schools					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Gr. 7		-	-		-	Interview: 61%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-		-	Interview: 62%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 27%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 9		-	-		-	Interview: 49%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 10		-	-		-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-		-	Interview: 47%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 12%
  Gr. 12	-	-	-	-	-	Interview: 42%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

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• What University of Toronto Schools says about the application process

  Application fee: $300

  Registration fee: $9,000

  Deposit: $5,000

  
  Description:

  Eligibility requirements

  The applicant’s citizenship must be one of:

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Refugees who have arrived in Canada via immigration special programs AND do not require a permit or visa to study in Canada

  AND the applicant is:

  • Living with a parent or legal guardian full time within the GTA for the entire time they are enrolled at UTS
     

  Stage 1 components

  • Report cards from the previous three years
  • Interests and Activities List 
  • UTS Test written in early December, 2025.
  • 2 teacher references, submitted confidentially using the Teacher Reference Form in the UTS Application Portal. This is only for students applying to grades 9, 10 and 11.
  • Additional documents (eg. Individual Education Plan, individual circumstances letter etc.) This is optional.

  Stage 2 components (for selected applicants only)

  • Interviews and Group Task at UTS (January 2026)
  • Current grade progress report

• 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.