Enrolling at BSS
If you’re thinking about coming to BSS, you’re in good company. Every year we welcome more than a hundred girls who find themselves embraced by a warm, welcoming and lively community. Before long, they can’t imagine being anywhere else. We’ll do everything we can to make this process as comfortable and informative as possible. Such a major decision can feel overwhelming and we’re here to ease the path to the right choice for you. Scroll down to learn more.
Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions and to ensure the safety of our staff and students, the school campus will remain closed to visitors this fall. The BSS Student Recruiting team is committed to providing you with the best virtual experience possible.
Our 2021-22 application is now available! Click on Apply Now to complete your application form.
For more information on our application process and virtual events, please read below or email us at studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca. We are looking forward to meeting you this fall!
Come Visit Us Virtually!
Open Houses
Our virtual Open Houses are designed to give you a great introduction to BSS at the Junior, Middle or Senior School level. You will hear from teachers, students, parents and alumnae, and learn more about what makes the BSS approach to teaching and learning different.
Junior School – October 21 at 9:00 am EST
Middle School – October 20 at 6:00 pm EST
Senior School – November 3 at 6:00 pm EST
Boarding – December 9 at 8:00 am EST
Click here to register for an Open House.
If you’re unable to attend one of our Open Houses, please enjoy this virtual tour of our some of our students’ favourite places on campus.
Connect Over Coffee
Pour yourself a coffee or tea and join us for a mid-morning conversation about our deep approach to learning across mathematics, science, technology, humanities, and the arts. Learn how our teachers build on this strong foundation, along with a rich co-curricular program, to challenge and inspire students to explore their passions and expand their minds. This is a more intimate, grade-specific conversation where you will meet students, faculty and parents and get to know our community.
Junior Kindergarten – November 5 at 10:00 am EST
Grade 1 – November 9 at 10:00 am EST
Grades 3 and 4 – October 30 at 9:00 am EST
Grades 5 and 6 – November 4 at 9:00 am EST
Middle School – October 30 at 10:00 am EST
Senior School – November 18 at 9:00 am EST
Jump-In Morning Chats
Every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am, starting September 15, we will be hosting Jump-In Chats where you can have all your admissions questions answered. We hope you will join us for an informal conversation with one of our Student Recruiting team members. Click one of the links below to connect!
Password: BSS
On the Virtual Road
Sadly, we are unable to travel to meet with prospective families this year, but we hope to connect with you virtually. Please join us at a Virtual Fair in your area For further information, contact Suzanne Ranson, Assistant Director, Enrolment, at sranson@bss.on.ca.
October 14
6:00 – 10:00 am EST
November 19
5:00 – 9:00 pm EST
CAIS Boarding School Virtual Fair – East North America and Caribbean
November 30
10:00 am – 2:00 pm EST
CAIS Boarding School Virtual Fair – Europe, Russia and Turkey
December 3
9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST
January 20
4:00 – 8:00 pm EST
Your Path to BSS
We are here to help! To connect with a member of the Student Recruiting team and learn more about the enrolment process, email studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca or call 416-483-4325, ext. 1220. A member of our team will get back to you shortly.
Apply online. Once you create a myBSS account you will be able to start and pause the application at your convenience.Â
Early Bird Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2020 (application fee $200)
Day School Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (application fee $250)
Please note that application received after the December deadline will be considered as space becomes available, and will be subject to a $300 application fee.
Boarding applications are accepted throughout the year; however, space is limited so please apply early.
All our supplementary documents will be uploaded through our online application system: myBSS. This way you’ll be able to track your progress through the application process. Check the grades below for the specific documents required:
Junior School (Junior Kindergarten)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport
- Pre-school reports, if available
Junior School (Senior Kindergarten)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport
- Pre-school reports, if available
- 2020 Final Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
Junior School (Grade 1 – 6)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport
- 2019 Final Report Card
- 2020 Final Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
Middle & Senior School (Grade 7 – 11)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport. For Boarding applicants, we require a copy of their passport.
- 2019 Final Report Card
- 2020 Final Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
- Assessment, see information below
Boarding (Grades 8 – 11)
- See Middle & Senior School above
Please note that, at this time, all interviews will be conducted remotely in keeping with recommendations from public health authorities. We will provide detailed information on how to connect prior to your interview.
Junior School (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 6)
Meeting our prospective students and their families is a key part of our process at BSS. We will be interviewing students and parents in JK, Grades 3, 5 and 6. Interviews will occur from October through to mid February. For SK, Grades 1, 2 and 4, interviews and assessments will only occur as space becomes available.
Middle & Senior School (Grade 7 – 12)
During the interview prospective students will be interviewed one-on-one by a member of the Student Recruiting team. Parents will also have a chance to meet the team and ask any outstanding questions they may have. The interview is a chance to get to know you more, and there is no need to prepare in advance.Â
Please note that, at this time, in keeping with recommendations from public health authorities, all assessments for Grades 3 – 11 will be conducted online. We will provide detailed information once you have completed the online application.
Junior Kindergarten
We are hoping to host all Junior Kindergarten applicants and their families in February 2021 on campus, if public health guidelines allow. More information will be forthcoming regarding the assessment.
Grades 3 – 8
All applicants will be required to complete an online assessment on the following dates. We will provide detailed information once you have completed the online application.
Grades 3, 4 and 5 – January 30, 2021
Grades 6 and 7 – December 12, 2020
Grades 7 and 8 – January 16, 2021
Grades 9 – 11
Day and Boarding applicants applying for Grades 9 – 11 will be required to write the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and complete the SSAT Character Skills Snapshot.
Families can register for the test at ssat.org. The SSAT may be written any time before the end of January, which will allow enough time for BSS to receive the scores. Please make sure that The Bishop Strachan School is selected as a score recipient when registering for the SSAT.
This year, applicants living in Canada or the U.S. may write the SSAT at home or at a Prometric Test Centre. International applicants should visit ssat.org for testing centre locations and dates. If there are no open test centres in your region, please contact us by email at studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca.
Non-Entry Years
We will interview and assess applicants for non-entry years only as space becomes available.
We believe that an outstanding education should be accessible to all and we are determined to provide opportunities to as many qualified applicants as possible. Our generous community makes donations in support of our Financial Assistance program because they know the value of a BSS education.
To be considered, please complete the Financial Assistance for Canadian Students (FACS) application form available on www.applefinancialservices.ca. The deadline to apply for Financial Assistance and/or a Scholarship is Friday, January 8, 2021. Financial assistance decisions are separate from admission decisions.Â
BSS also offers a number of Scholarships. Please visit our Financial Assistance and Scholarship page to learn more.
All admissions decisions for Day applicants will be communicated through email to families on Friday, February 26, 2021. Decisions for Boarding applicants are done on rolling admission.
Tuition/Fees
The benefits of a BSS education are indisputable. Every year we send off into the world young women who have made lifelong friends and have come to know themselves and their boundless potential. As a non-profit independent school, tuition fees cover the bulk of what your daughter can expect at BSS: outstanding teachers, opportunities and resources, and the most effective education possible.
Are there extra costs?
All students must wear a school uniform, which can be purchased from the BSS General Store. The cost will be between $300-$800 depending on the grade and whether you are purchasing new or used items. There are additional costs associated with field trips, textbooks, and technology. Once again, these will vary depending on the grade. For Junior School students, lunches and snacks are included in tuition.
2020-21 |
Day Students |
Canadian
|
International Boarders |
Tuition Fees |
$33,830 |
$61,290 |
$64,090 |
Registration Fee (one time only, non-refundable) |
$8,500 |
$8,500 |
$8,500 |
Continuing Deposit (refundable) |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
Health Insurance (for non Canadian residents) |
$552 |
Meet the Team
Our Student Recruiting Team is a great group of people who know everything about BSS and the process of applying, enrolling and settling in. They will guide you through the ins and outs of deciding if BSS is the right fit for your family. Connect with them!
Hilary Adamson
Executive Director,
Enrolment
hadamson@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 1221
Suzanne Ranson
Assistant Director,
Enrolment
sranson@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2740
Farrah Jinha
Enrolment Management
Outreach Specialist
fjinha@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2700
Jennifer Brown
Associate,
Student Recruiting
jbrown@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2730
Katherine Scott
Associate,
Student Recruiting
kscott@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2720
Lucia Llano
Administrative Assistant,
Student Recruiting
studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 1220
What does the world need now?
It’s the question we ask in this striking awareness campaign. We believe the world needs compassion, equality, inclusion, and confident, compassionate girls who want to change things, for the better. This is the message we share in our latest campaign, seen on city transit shelters, in the Billy Bishop City Centre Airport, online and print publications, inviting families to our fall Open House. We thank our gracious student models.
