How to Apply
De La Salle College strives for a diverse student population and hopes to attract young men and women with excellent academic skills; interest in a variety of co-curricular experiences; and the potential to contribute to the school community with a positive attitude. Entrance to De La Salle College is competitive and an early application is recommended. The following information relates to the total numbers of spaces available for the 2017-2018 academic year:
- 20-25 students will be admitted to grade 5
- 20 students will be admitted to grade 6
- 25 students will be admitted to grade 7
- 50-60 students will be admitted to grade 9
Should you wish your child to apply for a position in grades 8, 10-12, the College will review applications on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
Grade 5 & 6
| Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form -the application form can be found by clicking here -a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 must accompany each online application | All online applications are due by December 9, 2016 |
| Step 2: Submit Supplementary Documentation -upload your child's June 2015 and June 2016 FINAL report cards to the online application -when available, upload your child's Fall 2016 progress report to the online application -upload a copy of your child's most recent standardized test results (i.e. CAT, CCAT, EQAO) **Note: you can submit the online application without these documents, however they are still required in order to book an interview date** | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
Step 3: Student
Profile & Letter of Reference | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
Step 4: Entrance Exam | The Entrance Exam will be held on February 4, 2017 at De La Salle College "Oaklands" |
| Step 5: Interview -interviews are conducted Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. -your child can prepare an answer to one of two questions from the Student Questions (available here) to discuss during their interview | Based on submission of online application and supplementary documents received by the Admissions Office, you will be contacted to schedule an interview between October and February |
| Step 6: Admission Status Notification -families will be notified of their child's offer admission, wait-list status or decline of admission by email | Families will be notified by email on February 22, 2017 |
Grade 7 & 9
| Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form -the application form can be found by clicking here -a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 must accompany each online application | All online applications are due by December 9, 2016 |
| Step 2: Submit Supplementary Documentation -upload your child's June 2015 and June 2016 FINAL report cards to the online application -when available, upload your child's Fall 2016 progress report to the online application -upload a copy of your child's most recent standardized test results (i.e. CAT, CCAT, EQAO) **Note: you can submit the online application without these documents, however they are still required in order to book an interview date** | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
Step 3: Student
Profile & Letter of Reference | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
| Step 4: SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) -Please visit the SSAT website here for test dates and registration information -Students can write the test anywhere, however De La Salle College will host a Standard Test Administration on Saturday, November 12, 2016 -Please ensure your child's results are forwarded to De La Salle College (ID code #2789) | It is recommended that students write the SSAT between September, 2016 and January 14, 2017 to be considered for the 2017/2018 academic year. |
| Step 5: Interview -interviews are conducted Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. -your child can prepare an answer to one of two questions from the Student Questions (available here) to discuss during their interview | Based on submission of online application and supplementary documents received by the Admissions Office, you will be contacted to schedule an interview between October and February |
| Step 6: Admission Status Notification -families will be notified of their child's offer admission, wait-list status or decline of admission by email | Families will be notified by email on February 22, 2017 |
Grade 8, 10-12
| Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form -the application form can be found by clicking here -a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 must accompany each online application | All online applications are due by December 9, 2016 |
| Step 2: Submit Supplementary Documentation -upload your child's June 2015 and June 2016 FINAL report cards to the online application -when available, upload your child's Fall 2016 progress report to the online application -upload a copy of your child's most recent standardized test results (i.e. CAT, CCAT, EQAO) **Note: you can submit the online application without these documents, however they are still needed in order to book an interview date** | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
Step 3: Student
Profile & Letter of Reference | Interviews will only be scheduled once both FINAL report cards and
Student Profile have been received by the Admissions Office. |
| Step 4: Writing Sample -please submit one writing sample to the online application -the writing sample should be a piece of work that has been marked by your child's current teacher | Interviews will only be scheduled once the writing sample has been |
| Step 4: Interview & Writing Sample -interviews are conducted Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. -your child can prepare an answer to one of two questions from the Student Questions (available here) to discuss during their interview | Based on submission of online application and supplementary documents received by the Admissions Office, you will be contacted to schedule an interview between October and February |
| Step 5: Admission Status Notification -applications for non-entry grades will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis | Families will be notified throughout the spring based on availability per grade |