The York School Admissions Requirements
Toronto, Ontario
Entry Requirements by Grade
The York School identifies Junior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 7 and Grade 9 as its main entry years. Space in other grades is often more limited.
| Entry Year | Academic Assessment | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Kindergarten | Activity-based JK assessment | Family interview and preschool reference |
| Grade 1 | Age-appropriate admissions assessment | Interview, teacher reference and supporting documents |
| Grade 7 | Literacy and numeracy assessment | One-on-one interview, teacher reference and Taste of York |
| Grade 9 | Literacy and numeracy assessment | One-on-one interview, teacher reference and Taste of York |
Entrance Assessment
The York School states that its entrance assessments are age appropriate and evaluate literacy and numeracy skills.
For Grades 7 and 9, York collaborates with Crescent School and Royal St. George's College. Applicants applying to one, two or all three schools need to complete only one shared assessment.
International and out-of-province applicants can complete the assessment virtually.
Admissions Process
The York School states that it develops an applicant profile using the interview, academic assessment, teacher reference and supporting documents such as report cards.
For Grades 7 and 9, application requirements include previous and current report cards, a one-on-one interview, academic assessment, teacher reference and participation in Taste of York.
For Junior Kindergarten, applicants participate in an Activity Morning and families complete an interview. A preschool reference is also requested.
Key Insights
JK, Grade 1, Grade 7 and Grade 9 are York's main entry years. The school notes that spaces in other grades are often limited.
Academic assessment is only one part of the applicant profile. York explicitly considers the interview, assessment, teacher reference and report cards together.
Grades 7 and 9 share an assessment with Crescent and RSGC. Students applying to several of these schools do not need to write separate tests for each.
The assessment is described in skills-based rather than curriculum-specific terms. York states that it evaluates literacy and numeracy but does not publish a detailed topic-by-topic syllabus on its admissions requirements page.
Sources
All information is sourced directly from The York School's official admissions materials.
- The York School Admissions Requirements
- The York School Admissions FAQ
- The York School Grade 7 Admission
- The York School Grade 9 Admission
Admissions requirements may change. Families should confirm current requirements directly with The York School before applying.
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