Middle School (Gr. 6-8)
STEP 1: REQUEST A PACKAGE
Complete the
Request a Package form, and we’ll mail to you a complete Admissions package, including the application and Teacher Confidential forms, or you may call the School to make this request (514-935-6357 x254). Applications are welcome at any time during the year, but it’s always best to apply early! When submitting an application form please remember to include all items on the Chcecklist in the package.
STEP 2: PARTICIPATE IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS
For entrance to Grade 6 and Grade 8
All applicants write a Canadian Cognitive Achievement Test (CCAT) on the morning they "Spend A Day At ECS." They also meet one-on-one with Admissions Committee members. Finally, on a separate day, applicants and their families meet with the Head of School.
For entrance to Grade 7
All Grade 7 applicants must write a Common Admissions Test (CAT). For more information about the CAT, please download the document at the end of this section and visit the
Brisson Legris website, which opens September 2013. Applicants will then "Spend A Day At ECS", where they will meet one-on-one with Admissions Committee members. Finally, on a separate day, applicants and their families meet with the Head of School.
STEP 3: WAIT FOR A DECISION
For Grade 6 and 8, the Admissions Committee meets and a decision is usually made within the two weeks following the meeting with the Head. For Grade 7, applicants will be notified on a date determined by the QAIS (Quebec Association of Indpendent Schools) each year.
Important Dates
Open House (all Grades): 3 October 2013
9:00 - 11:30 AM for tours & to see classes
4:30 - 7:00 PM for tours & to meet faculty
For Entrance into Grade 6
Application Deadline: 28 October 2013
"Spend A Day At ECS": 7 November 2013
New Parents Reception: 13 May 2014
For Entrance into Grade 7
Application deadline: 14 October 2013
CAT tests: see
Brisson Legris website
"Spend A Day At ECS": 22 or 24 October 2013
New Parents Reception: 13 May 2014
For Entrance into Grade 8
Application Deadline: 28 October 2013
"Spend A Day At ECS": 7 November 2013
New Parents Reception: 13 May 2014
NB: Spaces at various grade levels may open up after application deadlines. Contact the Admissions Office to find out more (514-935-6357 x254).