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	Urban 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.

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• What Urban Academy says it looks for in students

  Urban Academy is seeking students who are intrinsically motivated and curious learner, eager to embrace new challenges. They thrive on trying new things and actively contributing to their community. Beyond the student, the ideal Urban Academy family is deeply committed to being part of something bigger, actively seeking to create and nurture a vibrant school community.

• 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 Urban Academy and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Urban 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 Urban Academy says about the application process

  Application fee: $250

  Registration fee: $3,000

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  The application and admissions process at Urban Academy is designed to be comprehensive, ensuring a strong fit between the student, family, and school community. It typically begins with families attending an Admissions Information Session or Open House to learn about UA's unique approach. Following this, families would apply online to complete a detailed application, including academic records, reference forms and a non-refundable application fee. Applicants would then attend an age-appropriate assessments for students in small groups. While the style of assessment changes depending on age, both academic readiness and interpersonal skills will be assessed. Successful applicants and their families are then invited for an interview. The Admissions Committee then determines final admissions decisions after a thorough review of all gathered information. Urban Academy's admissions team works closely with families throughout, aiming to make the journey as transparent and supportive as possible.

• 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.