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.
The deadline to submit a Day application for the 2019-20 school year is November 30, 2018; however, applications are accepted after this date and will be considered should space become available.
Connect Over Coffee and Open House 2018-19
Connect Over Coffee
Register now for our next Connect Over Coffee event!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
For more information please contact our Student Recruiting team, or apply now.
Open House
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Open Houses! We hope you enjoyed getting to know our community and discovering the powerful learning that happens at BSS. Apply now or contact our Student Recruiting team with any questions.
Information Session
Join us for an upcoming information session in Markham.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 7:00 pm
Edward Village Hotel
50 East Valhalla Drive, Markham, L3R 0A3
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 first round offers for the 2019-20 school year is November 30, 2018. Applications are accepted after this date and will be reviewed if space becomes available.
Boarding applications are accepted throughout the year however space is limited so please apply early.
The fee for applications submitted prior to November 1, 2018 will be $180. The fee for applications submitted after November 1, 2018 will be $250.
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
- 2017 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
- 2017 Final Report Card
- 2018 Final 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.
- 2017 Final Report Card
- 2018 Final 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)
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, SK, Grade 3 and Grade 4. Interviews will occur from October through to mid February. For Grades 1, 2, 5, 6, interviews and assessments will only occur as space becomes available.
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 for Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten will complete an assessment on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019. It will be a group assessment that will incorporate the attributes of the Signature of the BSS Girl, along with fundamental math and literacy skills.
For Grades 1, 2, 5, 6, interviews and assessments will only occur as space becomes available.
Assessment Dates:
Grade 3 & 4: Saturday, December 15, 2018
JK & SK: Saturday, February 2, 2019
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, math, 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, November 17, 2018 – 9:00 – 11:30 am
Saturday, December 15, 2018 – 9:00 – 11:30 am
Saturday, January 12, 2019 – 9:00 – 11:30 am
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 for Financial Assistance and/or a Scholarship is Thursday, January 17, 2019. 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.
All admissions decisions for Day applicants will be communicated through email to families on Friday, February 22 2019. 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.
2019-20 |
Day Students |
Canadian
|
International Boarders |
Tuition Fees |
$32,860 |
$59,530 |
$62,250 |
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!
Lucia Llano
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.
