Greenwood College School Admissions Requirements

Toronto, Ontario

Entry Requirements by Grade

Greenwood College School explicitly identifies Grade 7 and Grade 9 as its entry years. Applications may also be accepted for other grades when space is available.

Entrance Assessment

Greenwood does not require the SSAT and does not use SSAT results as part of its admissions process.

Instead, all applicants complete the Character Skills Snapshot, an online assessment designed to examine seven character-related or non-cognitive qualities. Greenwood uses the Snapshot alongside other application materials when assessing character and fit.

There is no separate academic entrance examination listed in Greenwood's current admissions process. Academic readiness is assessed through school performance, teacher recommendations and the broader application review.

Admissions Process

Applicants submit:

• an online application;

• parent and student supplements;

• previous and current school reports;

• two teacher recommendation forms; and

• the Character Skills Snapshot.

Once these requirements are sufficiently complete, the family is invited to an admissions interview.

During the interview, a member of the Admissions Team meets with the student individually and also with the student and parents or guardians. Discussion focuses on areas such as interests, strengths, goals and approaches to learning.

Key Insights

Greenwood has no traditional academic entrance test. This is a significant difference from many Toronto independent schools.

The SSAT is not used. Greenwood specifically states that SSAT results are not part of its admissions process.

Character is formally assessed. Every applicant must complete the Character Skills Snapshot, and Greenwood also considers character through report cards, teacher recommendations and interviews.

Grade 7 and Grade 9 are the school's designated entry years.