Applying
Our commitment to small class sizes means that available spaces in some grade levels fill quickly. Early application is recommended.
1. Submit a completed Application to Queen Margaret's School form and enclose:
- A small recent photo of your child
- Your completed Parent/Guardian and Student Questionnaires
- A COPY of your child's most recent report card and previous June report card
- $100 CDN Application & Assessment Fee (non-refundable)for Junior School: payable by cheque, money order, or credit card
- $200 CDN Application & Assessment Fee (non-refundable) for Senior School: payable by cheque, money order, or credit card
- A COPY of your child's birth certificate
Applicants from outside Canada must include:
- A COPY of your child's passport or evidence of landed immigrant status
- All students who wish to participate in Learn to Ride, Train to Compete and Equine Studies programs must submit both the Application to QMS and the Equestrian Program Application forms.
2. Sign the questionnaires (Student Reference from School Official, Current English Teacher and Current Mathematics Teacher Recommendation) and submit them to your child's school for completion.
Our application process requires the following documents (available in .pdf format) to begin:
- $100 Application & Assessment Fee for Junior School
- $200 Application & Assessment Fee for Senior School
Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Program Application 2010-2011
Junior School (K-Grade 7) Application 2010-11
Senior School (Grades 8-12) Day & Boarding Student Application 2010-2011
Boarding Students (Grades 7-12) Program and Fee Guide 2010-2011
Equestrian Program Application 2010-2011 (for current students only)
Home for the weekend Boarder information brochure
3. Contact the Admissions Office to schedule an entrance interview, campus tour and assessment.
4. Steps for International Students:
- Submit application form and supporting documents (as above)
- Pay fees in full (upon acceptance or by July 1st)
- Apply to Immigration Canada for Student Visa
- Travel to Canada with all documentation in hand
Please note: Students who are accepted at QMS from outside Canada or the US must obtain a student visa before arriving in Canada. It is the responsibility of the family to apply for and obtain the necessary visa documentation before traveling to Canada. Visa processing can take up to 12 weeks.
Acceptance into Senior School grades is considered on the basis of the student's academic record, an interview, skills assessment and the attitude of the student.
Admission to the Junior School into Grades 1-7 is based on the student's academic record, an interview, skills assessment and student attitude.
Equestrian students are expected to qualify for admission to both the QMS academic program and the Equestrian Program.
International students are expected to qualify for admission to the QMS academic program. If English is not the student's first language, the following English language programs are available:
ESL Program Grades 7 - 10
Admission requires acceptance to the QMS academic program. The blended program provides specialized ESL instruction in small classes where students develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Immersion classes include mathematics, sciences, fine arts, athletics and applied skills.
