The Sacred Heart School of Montreal One of Canada's oldest independent Catholic schools for girls

Open House

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Register for an Entrance Examination

Exam dates for the 2011-2012 school year:

• Thursday, November 10, 2011
• Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (Sec. I to IV)

You can register your daughter for an entrance exam at our open house or by calling Admissions at 514-937-2845 (ext. 102). The test date will be confirmed once the completed application form and documents are received.

The completed application form must be received by the school at least five working days prior to the entrance examination, along with the following documents:

• A copy of the applicant's birth certificate indicating the names of the applicant's parents (mother's maiden name).
• A copy of the certificate of eligibility for English instruction.
• A copy of report cards of the last two years.
• A copy of the current report card, if available.
• A cheque to cover the application fee of $50.

Fee Schedule

2011-2012 Academic Year:

Level	Tuition Fee	Supplemental Fees	Total Fees
Secondary I	$3,981	$6,426	$10,407
Secondary II	$3,981	$6,426	$10,407
Secondary III	$3,981	$6,547	$10,528
Secondary IV	$3,981	$6,547	$10,528
Secondary V	$3,981	$6,768	$10,749

 

Please note that the mandatory meal and morning snack programme, books, technology, local field trips and memory book fees are all included in the above.

Building Fund Contribution
In addition to the fees stated above, the Building Fund Contribution is a separate fee relating to the ongoing capital needs of the School, which are not covered by government grants or tuition fees. For all new incoming families, there is a Building Fund Contribution, per family, of $1,000. For all subsequent years, the annual contribution is $375 per student.

Optional Bus Service
Bus service from the West Island is $1,700 for the year.

The Day of the Entrance Exam

The entrance examination tests verbal and mathematical skills as well as general ability to do high school work. One portion of this entrance examination can be taken in French (Secondary I only), if the applicant so wishes.

Applicants and their parents should arrive at the School by 8:15 a.m.

Be sure to bring the original of both the birth certificate and the certificate of eligibility for English instruction. By law, the School must retain copies of each of these documents on file. Also, please bring a copy of the applicant's latest available report card.

Applicants should bring two HB pencils and a good eraser; calculators are not permitted during the test.

The entrance examination begins at 8:30 a.m. and usually lasts three hours.

While the examination is taking place, parents will have an interview with a member of the administration and will be offered a visit of the School. Refreshments will be served. Applicants are invited to join our students in the dining room for lunch.

After lunch, applicants will have a meeting with a member of the administration. All students will be ready to leave by approximately 2:00 p.m.

Please Note

The original birth certificate and the original certificate of eligibility for English instruction must be brought to the school on the day of the entrance examination.

• The applicant writes the entrance examination.
• The Admissions Committee reviews applications and supporting documents, as well as the entrance examination results and interviews. The parents and applicant are informed of the decision by mail.
• Parents should notify the school of their decision within two weeks of receiving acceptance letters. A non-refundable deposit of $200 to reserve a place for your daughter is due at that time.

Download Admissions Forms

As a result of overwhelming demand, we have made our admissions forms available in PDF format. While you can download and print the forms at your home or office, we would be happy to send you a printed copy and admissions information by regular mail. Please call Admissions at 514-937-2845 (ext. 102) to request a printed copy.

Before Downloading the Admissions Forms

Please read through the application procedures above. If you have questions concerning the eligibility for English education of your child please contact the Admissions office at 514-937-2845 (ext. 102).

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact Admissions at 514-937-2845 (ext. 102).