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 ECE Program and 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 Train to Ride, Train to Compete and Equine Studies programs must submit both the Application to QMS and the Equestrian Program Application forms.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS HERE FOR 2012-2013
ECE Program (3 & 4 year olds):
Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Program Application
Junior School (K-Grade 7, & Grade 7/8 Boys Program) Application
Senior School Day Student (Grades 8-12 Girls) Application
Senior School Boarding Student (Grades 6-12) Application
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS HERE FOR 2011-2012
ECE Program (3 & 4 year olds):
Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Program Application 2011-2012
Junior School (K-Grade 7, & Grade 7/8 Boys Program) Application 2011-2011
Junior School (K-Grade 7) Program & Fee Guide 2011-2012
Grade 7/8 Boys High School Preparation Class Program Fee Guide 2011-2012
Senior School (Grades 8-12) Day & Boarding Student Application 2011-2012
Senior School (Grades 8-12) Day Program & Fee Guide 2011-2012
Boarders Fee Guide (Grades 6-12) 2011-2012
Home for the Weekend Boarder information brochure
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 ECE Program and Junior School
•$200 Application & Assessment Fee for Senior School
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, student attitude and space availability.
An offer of placement into the QMS Kindergarten Program is based on a completed application, an interview, and an official assessment completed by a school official. Annual assessments for internal and external candidates traditionally take place in early January and admission after this time is offered on a space availability basis.
Parents interested in the QMS Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program for three and four year-olds (Preschool and Junior Kindergarten), are encouraged to apply as early in the year as possible. These programs usually fill well in advance of their September start dates and students are offered placement based on a completed application and an interview. Contact Admissions if you have any questions about applying.
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.
