Important Dates For Admissions
Contact Admissions
2024/25 School Year Starting September 2024
We are accepting applications where space is available in Grades 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Before you apply, please schedule a call, email admissions or complete the inquiry form to learn more.
2025/26 School Year Application Deadlines
Applications are now open for the 25/26 school year. There are some important dates with regard to application deadlines that we encourage families to take note of. The admissions application deadlines are as follows. Assessment dates and details will be distributed to applicant families after the application deadline has passed.
- Kindergarten Application Deadline (children born ’20): November 15, 2024
- Grades 1-12 Application Deadline: January 30, 2025
- Junior Kindergarten Application Deadline (children born ’21): February 21, 2025
Note: applications always open one year – September 1st – prior to the year you are seeking to enroll into.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Inquire
We encourage you to learn about us through a hands-on, real-world experience: the same way our students learn at Urban Academy. First, explore the information offered on our website, but then see what Urban Academy is about first-hand. Attending an Admissions Information Session (offered monthly as webinars) is the first step in admissions and answers many questions parents have about Urban Academy including the program, extracurriculars, academics, facility, investment and the admissions process.
General Inquiry
We work hard to make the application process easy and as specific as possible to the information you are seeking.
Answers to some of the most common questions can be found on our FAQ, but if you have specific questions about spaces available, what your child will experience, or would like to connect with a member of our Admissions Team, we welcome you to submit an inquiry today through the button below.
Admissions Information Session
Join our live, online Admissions Information Webinars to gain a comprehensive understanding of Urban Academy’s approach to education. During this session, you will:
- Learn about our approach to learning and how Urban Academy is educating for tomorrow.
- Explore what becoming part of the Urban Academy community could look like for your family.
- Understand student expectations and the support we provide for academic and personal growth.
- Get detailed information about the financial commitment involved.
- Receive a step-by-step guide through our admissions process.
Our Admissions Information Webinars are designed to be interactive, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our admissions team. This is your chance to get all the information you need to make an informed decision about your child’s education.
Upcoming Admissions Information Webinar:
- Monday, September 16 (1pm)
- Thursday, October 10 (7pm)
- Tuesday, November 5 (11am)
- Friday, December 6 (9am)
- Friday, January 24 (10am)
- Thursday, February 27 (1pm)
- Wednesday, April 2 (10am)
- Tuesday, May 13 (1pm)
A pre-recorded Admissions Information Webinar is available and the Admissions Team is happy to receive calls directly for more information.
Open House
We invite you to attend one of Urban Academy’s Open Houses, held about once a month after school. These events are designed to give you a firsthand look at our campus and a chance to meet a few students, teachers and staff that make up our community.
- Date and Time: On select dates, drop-in anytime between 3:45pm and 5:45pm. Please RSVP so that we can plan for your arrival.
- Guided Tours: Student Ambassadors will guide you through the school, offering a unique perspective on student life at Urban Academy.
- Ask Questions: Teaching and Admissions staff will be available to answer your questions and provide insights into our educational approach.
Upcoming Drop-In Open Houses (3:45pm-5:45pm):
- Thursday, September 26
- Tuesday, October 22
- Tuesday, November 12
- Monday, December 16
- Tuesday, January 28
- Tuesday, March 4
- Monday, April 7
- Thursday, May 29
Apply
If you feel Urban Academy is the right fit for your child, we welcome you to complete the online application package.
Application process:
- Set up a profile through MySchool, our student management system
- Complete the application and include the student’s most recent report card (for Grade 1+ applicants) as well as any other supporting documents
- Finalize the application by paying the $250 application fee online
Assessment
Depending on your child’s age, the assessments all look a little bit different. JK and K assessments are small group sessions. Grade 1-12 applicants come in for their assessments which are a combination of academic and interpersonal sessions. We pride ourselves in evaluating evenly and fairly, and our assessments help determine if students are prepared for the Urban Academy approach to education, learning philosophies, fulsome programming, and academic rigour. Students who are successful in their assessments then move on to next step of the process.
Admissions interview
JK-Grade 12 applicants who are successful in their assessments are invited for the admissions interview. This interview is conducted via Zoom and includes parents, members of the Admissions Committee and students entering Grades 4–12. The admissions interviews allow us to get to know your family and help determine fit within the Urban Academy Program.
At this stage, students applying to Grades 1-12 will also be asked for a reference form from a current teacher; the form will be provided by Urban Academy.
Admissions Results
Applicants who have completed the admissions interview will receive an admissions decision via email once the Admissions Committee has met and reviewed all of the information gathered. Kindergarten acceptances will be announced by the winter break, JK decisions by the spring and Grades 1-12 applicants will know their results within two weeks following their admissions interviews. Admissions results could be: accepted, waitlisted or declined. Successful candidates will receive their enrolment and registration package once they receive a spot at Urban Academy. Waitlisted students will be notified should a space become available.
