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	Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology	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) 9, 10 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	20	9
  Gr. 9	0 - 3	23
  Gr. 10	0 - 3	12
  Gr. 11	0 - 3	12
  Gr. 12	0 - 3	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 Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology	Average of all other schools
  Gr. 8	30%	36%
  Gr. 9	30%	42%
  Gr. 10	30%	39%
  Gr. 11	30%	38%
  Gr. 12	30%	36%

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• What Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology says it looks for in students

  We are looking for students who want to be challenged and who demonstrate the potential to meet those challenges. A strong applicant will also demonstrate that they understand what VISST is about and that they would really like to be a part of this unique school and community. As a STEM school, we are looking for students with an interest in STEM, but this does not have to be your only interest! On the contrary, we welcome students with a broad range of interests; a diverse student body will enrich the experience for everyone. You will find that VISST innovates, and employs amazing teachers, in all subject areas.

• 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 Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  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: 41%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

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• What Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology says about the application process

  Application fee: $0

  Registration fee: $0

  Deposit: $500

  
  Description:

  See https://www.visst.ca/admissions for admissions information.

• 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.