Deadlines & Requirements

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Deadlines and Requirements

The application deadline for 2025-26 entry is December 1, 2024. We do accept late applications, however late applicants will only be considered if additional spaces become available, after the common offer date.

The admission process is described below for each grade level for 2025-26 entry. Thank you for your interest in The York School!

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Junior Kindergarten

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
TBC: JK Activity Morning
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Schedule a JK Assessment (Activity Morning) through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Self-schedule a Family Interview through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Submit a request for a Preschool Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Senior Kindergarten

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
TBC: SK Activity Afternoon
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Schedule an SK Assessment (Activity Afternoon) through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Self-schedule a Family Interview through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Upload the 2024-2025 JK Fall Progress Report
- Submit a request for a Preschool Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Grade 1

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
TBC: Grade 1 Activity Afternoon
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Preschool or Nursery School Final Report Card
  - 2023-24 JK Final Report Card
  - 2024-2025 SK Fall Progress Report Card
- Self-schedule a Family Interview through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Schedule a Grade 1 Assessment (Activity Afternoon) through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Submit a request for a Preschool Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Grade 2 to 5

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
January 27, 2025: Taste of York (Grade 2-5)
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload Psychoeducational Assessment and IEP/SLP (if applicable) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Final Report Card
  - 2023-2024 Final Report Card
  - 2024-2025 Fall Progress Report Card
- Self-schedule a Family Interview through the link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Register for Taste of York (Grade 2-5) through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Submit a request for a Teacher Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Grade 6 to 7

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
December 14, 2024: Grade 7 Admission Test at York
January 11, 2025: Virtual Admission Test for Applicants outside of Toronto (Grade 6-11)
January 14, 2025: Grade 6, 8, 10, and 11 Admission Test at York
January 27, 2025: Taste of York (Grade 6-9)
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload Psychoeducational Assessment and IEP/SLP (if applicable) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Final Report Card
  - 2023-2024 Final Report Card
  - 2024-2025 Fall Progress Report Card
- Self-schedule a 1:1 Interview through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Register for the Admission Test through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Register for Taste of York (Grade 6-9) through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Submit a request for a Teacher Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.
- Upload English Language Proficiency (ELL only) (we accept TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo).

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Grade 8

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
January 11, 2025: Virtual Admission Test for Applicants outside of Toronto (Grade 6-11)
January 14, 2025: Grade 6, 8, 10, and 11 Admission Test at The York School
January 27, 2025: Taste of York (Grade 6-9)
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload Psychoeducational Assessment and IEP/SLP (if applicable) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Final Grade 5 Report Card
  - 2023-2024 Final Grade 6 Report Card
  - 2024-2025 Fall Grade 7 Progress Report Card
- Register for the Admission Test through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Select candidates will be invited to schedule a 1-1 Interview with a member of the Admissions & Enrolment Management Team, based on available space
- Submit a request for a Teacher Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Grade 9

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
December 1, 2024: Deadline to apply for financial assistance
January 11, 2025: Grade 9 Admission Test at York
January 11, 2025: Virtual Admission Test for Applicants outside of Toronto (Grade 6-11)
January 27, 2025: Taste of York (Grade 6-9)
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload Psychoeducational Assessment and IEP/SLP (if applicable) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Final Grade 6 Report Card
  - 2023-2024 Final Grade 7 Report Card
  - 2024-2025 Fall Grade 8 Progress Report Card
- Self-schedule a 1:1 Interview through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Register for the Admission Test through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Register for Taste of York (Grade 6-9) through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Submit a request for a Teacher Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Grade 10 to 11

Key Dates:
December 1, 2024: Deadline to submit an application
December 1, 2024: Deadline to apply for financial assistance
January 11, 2025: Virtual Admission Test for Applicants outside of Toronto (Grade 6-11)
January 14, 2025: Grade 6, 8, 10, and 11 Admission Test at York
February 21, 2025: Common Offer Day
February 26, 2025: Deadline to accept admission offer

Applications received after December 1, 2024 will be considered on a rolling basis after February 26, 2025, based on available space.
Click to see admission steps
- Application Form: Complete the online application form accessed from your child’s checklist in YorkNet. Content is saved automatically, so you may leave and return to it any time. A confirmation page will appear once you’ve submitted the application and have paid the application fee. You will also receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Once we have processed your application (within two business days) you will be assigned an Applicant Checklist and will be able to proceed to the next steps.
- Upload Age Verification (passport or birth certificate) as part of the online application.
- Upload Psychoeducational Assessment and IEP/SLP (if applicable) as part of the online application.
- Upload the following required documents into your Applicant Checklist:
  - 2022-2023 Final Report Card
  - 2023-2024 Final Report Card
  - 2024-2025 Fall Progress Report Card
- Register for the Admission Test through a link in the Applicant Checklist.
- Select candidates may be invited to schedule a 1-1 Interview with a member of the Admissions & Enrolment Management Team, based on available space
- Submit a request for a Teacher Reference Form to be completed by your child’s teacher through the Applicant Checklist.

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Admission Test for Applicants to Grades 6-11:

All entrance tests are age-appropriate and evaluate literacy and numeracy skills.

Applicants to Grades 6-11 will write an online test (with a fee of $125). The York School is collaborating with Crescent School and Royal St. George’s College to deliver the test; students applying to one, both, or all three schools will only be required to write one test and can write the test at either Crescent School, Royal St. George's College or The York School. We hope this will minimize some of the challenges associated with the application process.

Admission Test Dates
Applicants to Crescent School, Royal St. George's College or The York School are welcome to write at any one of the schools.

Grade 6 Test Dates and Locations
January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at The York School

Grade 7 Test Dates and Locations
December 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Crescent School
December 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Royal St.George's College
December 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM at The York School

Grade 8 Test Dates and Locations
January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at The York School

Grade 9 Test Dates and Locations
December 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Royal St.George's College
December 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Crescent School
January 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM at The York School

Grade 10 & 11 Test Dates and Locations
January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at The York School

*Out of Province Applicants
Grade 6-11 international and out-of-province students will write the test virtually from their location on January 11 , 2025 at 10:00 AM EST.

About the York School

The York School is a gender-inclusive JK to Grade 12 independent school located in the heart of Toronto. The York School was founded in 1965 and is the first English speaking school in Canada accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) from junior kindergarten (JK) to university entrance. As an IB World School, The York School's motto is Experience Teaches.