Requirements
Armbrae Academy requires that every applicant satisfy certain minimum academic requirements and have a positive attitude towards the school and its philosophy. Armbrae Academy is a highly academic school, but it is also a thriving community full of individual talents and personalities. Our selection process has been designed to identify students who are not only able to succeed here academically but who will also contribute to the life of the School. In addition to our assessment, we place much emphasis on school reports and an interview. We want to be sure that the students who come here will make the most of the opportunities available to them.
Application
As a first step, the Application for Admission should be completed in full by the parent(s) or guardian(s) and submitted online accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $150. The completed application should include copies of the student's academic performance for the last two school years, together with the latest report(s). The parent(s) or guardian(s) must also attach the Confidential Report By Parent(s) and ensure that the Confidential School Report is sent to a teacher at the student's present school who is well acquainted with the student. All of these documents must be uploaded with the student's application before the student is given final consideration.
How To Apply
Armbrae Academy requires that every applicant satisfy certain minimum academic requirements and have a positive attitude towards the school and its philosophy. Armbrae Academy is a highly academic school, but it is also a thriving community full of individual talents and personalities. Our selection process has been designed to identify students who are not only able to succeed here academically but who will also contribute to the life of the School. In addition to our assessment, we place much emphasis on school reports and an interview. We want to be sure that the students who come here will make the most of the opportunities available to them.
Step 1 - Complete the online Application Form
As a first step, the Application for Admission should be completed in full by the parent(s) or guardian(s) and submitted online accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $150. ONLINE APPLICATION
Step 2 - Documentation Requirements
The completed application should include: Copies of the student's academic performance (report cards) for the last two school years; Contact information for your child’s current school, including the name of the Principal; Upload and send link or Email the report cards with your child’s application including current school contact info.
Step 3 - Schedule your Entrance Assessment
A student applying for entry at Armbrae will be required to undergo an entrance assessment to determine the student's academic performance and the degree to which basic academic skills have been mastered. Applicants will be asked to attend Armbrae on a specified day for the purpose of writing the assessment. Applicants to Grade Primary will be given a readiness assessment.
Step 4 - Schedule your Interview
It is required that prospective students from the Nova Scotia area meet by appointment with the Head of School or Admissions Director before or after the assessment is written. At this time the Head of School or Admissions Director will discuss with the applicant the School's program, philosophy, and code of conduct. To schedule your assessment and your interview, please Email Suzanne Morrison or call directly 902-830-1418
Decision to Admit – Grades 1-12
The decision to admit a student or not is determined by: The applicant having satisfied the academic requirements of Armbrae through the entrance assessment and prior scholastic achievements. The applicant having demonstrated a positive attitude towards the standards of dress, discipline, and philosophy required by Armbrae The receipt of school reports for the last two years and contact information for the child’s current school, including the name of the Principal and current teacher. When a student has been admitted, a place may be offered depending upon the availability of space in the grade. Priority may be given to an applicant who has siblings at Armbrae or is the child of an alumnus or alumna or faculty. If there is no space in the grade, the student will be placed on a wait list. Admission does not guarantee that a place will ultimately be offered. If one is offered, however, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $1,500.00 must be paid. Places offered to successful applicants will not be secured until the tuition deposit has been paid. The $1500 deposit will be deducted from the first term's fees, but the full $1500.00 is non-refundable if the applicant subsequently withdraws.
Requirements – Grade Primary
Students must be five years of age on or before December 31 for the year in which entry is sought.
Come for a Visit!
The best way to feel the Armbrae magic is to come for a visit. Book a campus tour for your child and bring the whole family. Better yet, schedule a Spend-A-Day for your child. Our culture of caring and commitment to excellence simply cannot be captured in a brochure or on a website. Sitting in our classrooms, meeting students and teachers, and walking the hallways is the best way for your child to feel the warmth and energy of our community.
Book a campus tour. Schedule Spend-A-Day visit. Apply here.