Admissions

Enrolment Procedure - New AMS Students
FOR ALL AMS PROGRAMS:

• New students may be admitted at any time during the school year if space is available.
• Before your child's enrolment at AMS is confirmed, all cheques, including deposit and post-dated cheques for tuition and the Before and After School Programs must be received.

TODDLER PROGRAM - STUDENTS 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OLD

• Children do not need to be toilet trained. A nap time is provided in the afternoon.
• Children and parents meet with the Director of Admissions prior to acceptance.

CASA PROGRAM -STUDENTS 2 ½ TO 6 YEARS OLD

• Children must be toilet trained, and do not require a nap during the school day.
• Application to AMS must be made prior to the child's fourth birthday.
• Children and parents meet with the Director of Admissions prior to acceptance.

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS - STUDENTS IN GRADES 1 TO 8

• All elementary applicants must provide a recent report card that indicates solid academic performance and ability.
• Parents and children meet with the Director of Admissions and/or the Principal.
• An entrance test is required for students entering Grades 3 to 8.

AMS Montessori Elementary Program - Grades 1 to 8

• Ideally the applicant has attended a Casa program for at least three years.
• In special circumstances, consideration will be given to a student who has completed less time in a recognized Casa program, once a consultation with the parent and the student has been conducted.

Enhanced Ministry of Education Elementary Program - Grades 1 to 4

• Students may apply without previous Montessori training.

RE-ENROLMENT PROCEDURE:

Many AMS programs have a waiting list. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold a classroom spot for returning students unless the following is received prior to the deadline date for re-enrolment.

* All paperwork (as listed on the front page of the AMS Enrolment Application Form)
* All cheques, including deposit, and post-dated cheques for tuition and the Before and After School Program.