Apply for Kindergarten to Grade 5

Applications are accepted in August one year prior to the intended year of entry at GNS and reviewed beginning in October. If you are applying after October 15 for Kindergarten, please contact the Admissions Office before proceeding. For all other grades, we will continue to accept and review applications throughout the school year as spaces are available.

After completing the form below you will create your myGNS Admissions Portal login and then you will be able to access the application form. Once the form has been submitted, you will be assigned an application checklist to upload supporting documents (including a current applicant and family photo, proof of age/citizenship, and immunization records).

Included with your application form is a non-refundable application fee of $250 CDN, payable by credit card.

Families are encouraged to explore our campuses via in-person visits or through virtual tour experiences. In addition, as part of the admissions process, families may be invited to meet with the school’s principal and/or members of the Admissions Team to gain a better understanding of your expectations and to share with you the opportunities available at GNS. You are also welcome to request a Family Meeting at any time during the application process.

Once the application form and all required documents have been submitted, applicants may be invited to complete a Readiness Assessment:

• Kindergarten applicants attend a group play-based assessment with our Kindergarten teachers.
• Grades 1 to 5 applicants complete an academic assessment of their numeracy and literacy skills.
• Our assessments take place in-person.

As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend a Shadow Day to gain a better understanding of our school’s schedule, expectations, and opportunities. You are also welcome to request a Shadow Day for your child.

Our efforts are directed toward creating a balanced class with a range of personalities, learning styles and abilities.

The Admissions Committee, which is comprised of members of the Academic and Admissions teams, will review the whole application and send a decision to the family typically within two weeks after the assessment date:

• Offer of Admission: the applicant is offered a place at GNS.
• Wait Pool: the applicant is placed in the wait pool for the grade and will be notified if space becomes available.
• Not Offered: the applicant is not suited to the school’s program or space is unavailable.

Congratulations! If you have received an offer of admission to GNS, you will need to complete the assigned Tuition and Enrolment Agreement form by the deadline indicated in your offer letter.

Included with this form is a non-refundable registration fee of $3000 CDN.

If you would like to discuss your offer, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions office.