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.
Open House + Beyond
We have just completed an invigorating Open House season where we met so many wonderful families interested in having their daughter attend BSS. Our next step is to invite those families on campus to discuss enrolling in the 2018-19 school year.
We are still accepting applications for Boarding families, as well as for Day students for second round consideration (which means if there are spaces available after our first round offers in early March, we can consider your application).
JOIN US AROUND THE CITY – AND THE WORLD!
Every year, we go on the road to meet students entering Grades 7 to 11 who are interested in Boarding at BSS. Student Recruiting staff may be coming to a city near you and would be delighted to interview families and girls who have applied to BSS. If you would like to arrange an interview and learn more about BSS, our Boarding program or the admission process, please email studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca< or call 416-483-4325, ext. 1220.
ON THE ROAD
BSS Connections Event / Student Recruiting Event
September 25-26, 2017
Location TBD
BSS Representatives:
Ms. Emma Hendrie Associate, Student Recruiting
Ms. Kate Crokam, Associate Director, Alumnae Engagement
Mexico City
Student Recruiting Event
October 10-13
St. Regis Hotel, 439, Paseo de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc
BSS Representative:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson, Associate Student Recruiting
Guadalajara
Student Recruiting Event
October 10, 2017
BSS Representative:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson, Associate Student Recruiting
Monterrey
Student Recruiting Event
October 14, 2017
Location TBD
BSS Representative:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson, Associate Student Recruiting
Mexico City
BSS Connections Event / Student Recruiting Event
March 5-6, 2018
BSS Representatives:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson Associate, Student Recruiting
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Beijing
Student Recruiting Event
October 21-22, 2017
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Shanghai – Student Recruiting Event
October 23-25, 2017
Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Hong Kong
Student Recruiting Event
October 26-28, 2017
Conrad Hotel Hong Kong, 88 Queensway Central
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Vienna
Student Recruiting Event
November 2017
Le Meridien Vienna, Robert-Stolz-Plaz 1
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Cologne
Student Recruiting Event
November 23, 2017
Cologne Hilton, Marzellemstrasse 13-17
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Darmstadt
Student Recruiting Event
November 24, 2017
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
Stuttgart
Student Recruiting Event
November 25-27, 2017
Le Meridien Stuttgart, Willy-Brandt-Strasse 30
BSS Representative:
Mr. Lindsay Thierry, Assistant Head, Enrolment Management
BSS Connections Event / Student Recruiting Event
November 21-22, 2017
Accra Beach Hotel
BSS Representatives:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson, Associate Student Recruiting
Ms. Kate Crokam, Associate Director Alumnae Engagement
BSS Connections Event / Student Recruiting Event
November 23-25, 2017
British Colonial Hilton
BSS Representatives:
Ms. Suzanne Ranson, Associate, Student Recruiting
Ms. Kate Crokam, Associate Director, Alumnae Engagement
Your Path to BSS
Connect with a member of the Student Recruiting team to learn more about the enrolment process and arrange an on-campus visit. Email studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca or call 416-483-4325, ext. 1220.
Apply online. Once you create a myBSS account you will be able to start and pause the application at your convenience. The deadline to submit a Day application for the 2018-19 school year is December 1, 2017. 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
- Final 2017 Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
Junior School (Grade 1 – 6)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport
- Final 2016 Report Card
- Final 2017 Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
Middle & Senior School, including Boarding (Grade 7 – 12)
- A copy of student’s birth certificate and/or passport. For Boarding applicants, we require a copy of their passport.
- Final 2016 Report Card
- Final 2017 Report Card
- Report Cards received throughout this school year
- Optional: one Character Reference Letter. This letter is an optional addition to the application. It is to be written by someone who can speak to the applicant’s leadership, community involvement and potential. We ask that this is not written by a teacher or family member.
- Assessment, see information below
Junior School (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 6)
Interviews are planned to be specific and relevant to the grade of the applicant and vary in approach. All interviews will enable girls to:
- Meet with Junior School teachers
- Complete a reading and math assessment created by our teachers to understand the girls’ strengths and needs
- Parents will meet with a member of the Student Recruiting Team
Middle & Senior School (Grade 7 – 12)
Included in the interview time is a tour for the applicant and family with one of our Student Ambassadors – they can tell you all about what it is like to be a student at BSS. During the interview girls will:
- Be interviewed one-on-one by a member of the Student Recruiting Team
- Parents will meet with a member of the Student Recruiting Team
Boarding & International Applicants (Grade 7 – 12)
If families are planning to travel to Toronto during the school year please contact us at studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca to schedule an interview while you’re here. If you are able to have an in-person interview it will follow the same format as the interviews above.
If you will not be in the Toronto area, our team will contact you to arrange for a Skype or phone interview.
Be sure to check our “On the Road” dates to see if we are travelling to a city near you. During those visits we would be happy to meet and conduct your interview then.
Junior School (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 6)
Applicants will complete a reading and math assessment created by our teachers to understand their strengths and needs. This will be completed when students are here for their interview. There is no preparation necessary.
Middle & Senior School (Grade 7 – 12)
All applicants are required to write an assessment as part of their application to BSS. The assessment evaluates students reading comprehension, critical thinking and writing. A link to register for an assessment date will be included in your application confirmation email. Materials to help you prepare for the assessment will be included in your assessment registration email.
Assessment Dates:
- Saturday December 2, 2017
- Saturday January 13, 2018
- Saturday January 27, 2018
If you live outside of Ontario and are unable to attend one of the assessment dates listed, we also accept the following assessments: SSAT, NWEA MAP, ERB, ISA, IOWA Basic Skills Test or State Tests.
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 is January 9, 2018. Financial assistance decisions are separate from admission decisions.
BSS also offers a number of Scholarships. Please visit our Financial Assistance and Scholarship page to learn more. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is January 16, 2018.
All admissions decision for Day applicants will be communicated through email to families on Friday, February 23 2018. 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?
School uniforms are required and can be purchased for approximately $800-$1,500. Used uniforms can be purchased at the BSS shop from $200-$500. There are costs associated with field trips and, in the Middle/Senior School, textbooks. Lunches and snacks are included in Junior School tuition.
2018-19 |
Day Students |
Canadian
|
International Boarders |
Tuition Fees |
$32,060 |
$58,080 |
$60,730 |
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!
Emma Hendrie
Associate,
Student Recruiting
studentrecruiting@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 1220
Esther Khew
Associate,
Student Recruiting
ekhew@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2730
Suzanne Ranson
Associate,
Student Recruiting
sranson@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2740
Dorit Tepperman
Associate,
Student Recruiting
dtepperman@bss.on.ca
416-483-4325,
ext. 2720
Lindsay Thierry
Asst. Head,
Enrolment Management
lthierry@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.
