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Over decades of placing students in schools across Canada, the McMillan Education team has seen firsthand what makes this system genuinely distinctive. Here is what sets it apart.
Whether you are applying to Canadian boarding schools from abroad or from within Canada, the right school is within reach. Here is how to get started:
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Many Canadian boarding schools run rolling admissions, but spaces fill throughout the year. Starting early gives your family the widest range of options. Contact each school directly to confirm their application window and upcoming open house or visit dates.
Canadian boarding schools weigh transcripts, interviews, and personal statements heavily, and some also require standardized entrance exams. International students should prepare English proficiency scores where required.
Most Canadian boarding schools welcome prospective families throughout the year. Request a campus visit, virtual tour, or open house to see the school and its community before committing to an application.
Applications go directly to each school. International students should begin the Canadian study permit process early, as processing times vary. Factor in school term dates and travel arrangements, and confirm any orientation requirements directly with the school before arrival.
McMillan Education’s consultants have spent decades building that knowledge across Ontario, British Columbia, and beyond. They walk into every application knowing exactly what each school is looking for and how to position your child for the strongest possible result, and for families applying to Canada alongside other countries, they can coordinate deadlines and requirements across every destination.
Whether you want expert guidance at every stage or prefer to work through the process on your own terms, McMillan Education has the resources for either path.
The W.I.S.E. Admissions Playbook™ includes a dedicated Canadian Boarding School Application course, built for families who want to lead their own process. Every stage of Canadian boarding school admissions, covered in depth, at your own pace.
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