The Admissions Process

Get To Know Us

Submit an inquiry, book a tour, attend an event, or call our Admissions Office.

Apply

If you think Sacred Heart is a good fit for your family, submit an online application! There is no cost to apply. Once we receive your application, we’ll be in touch to arrange a tour if you haven’t already been in, and an appointment for your child’s assessment.

Upload Required Documents

Through our application portal and using our document checklist, upload the required documents based on the grade level for which you are applying.

Junior Primary and Primary

• a copy of child’s birth certificate or passport

Grade 1-12

• A copy of child’s birth certificate or passport
• Final report cards from the past two academic years
• Most recent report card from current year if applicable
• Teacher recommendation form
• Completed student profile

Book Your Child’s Assessment

All prospective students are required to complete an assessment to determine academic eligibility and overall suitability, or what we call mission alignment. If English is not the student’s first language, an English Proficiency Assessment may also be required.

Junior Primary and Primary

• Spend a morning with a Junior Primary class.

Grades 1-9

• Visiting day and/or on-campus assessment
• Online assessment for those outside of Halifax

Grades 10-12

• Register and complete the ISEE assessment on campus.
• Online assessment for those outside of Halifax

A member of our Admissions Team will be in touch with the outcome of your application. If your child is accepted, you will receive a formal letter of acceptance. A deposit will then be required to hold their spot.