Admissions Process

STEP 1: Learn More
We invite you to book a personal virtual meeting, attend an in-person or virtual open house, or one of our many events held annually to help you get to know HSC. To learn more about the students we are looking to welcome to HSC, read our Mission, Guiding Principals and Ideals.

STEP 2: Collect Files for Application
You will be required to provide:

• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate and/or passport
• A photo of the applicant
• The applicant’s final report card from the last two academic years, and any reports from the current year (if applicable)
• In adherence to the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA), children ages four and under will also be required to submit proof of vaccination
• All new parents are required to submit birth date information for the College to obtain a confidential credit report in order to determine eligibility for deferred tuition payment plans

STEP 3: Create an Online myHSC account to complete an Application
You will be prompted to login or create a myHSC account if you are a new family to HSC. Once you have completed your application, you are required to pay, via credit card, a non-refundable $150.00 application fee. Due to the high level of interest in our College, we recommend that all prospective families contact the Admissions Office to verify space availability prior to submitting an application and the non-refundable application fee. 

STEP 4: Interview
Upon receipt of your application and all supporting documentation, a representative from the HSC Admissions Office will contact you to answer any outstanding questions you may have and may book a visit day and or an in-person or virtual interview.

STEP 5: Receive an Enrolment Decision
The applicant will then receive timely notification of the admissions decision. When the applicant is offered a place at HSC, an enrolment package will be issued. To secure the applicant’s place, all forms must be completed and returned within seven (7) business days and include payment for a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $2,000.

STEP 1: Learn More
We invite you to book a personal virtual meeting, attend an in-person or virtual open house, or one of our many events held annually to help you "Learn More" about HSC. To learn more about the students we are looking to welcome to HSC, visit our Mission, Guiding Principals and Ideals.

STEP 2: Collect Files for Application
You will be required to provide:

• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate and/or passport
• A photo of the applicant
• The applicant’s final report card from the last two academic years, and any reports from the current year (if applicable)
• Psychoeducational assessment and IEP/ILP (if applicable)
• Students are asked to select three exemplars (academic or co-curricular in nature, see below)
• All new parents are required to submit birth date information for the College to obtain a confidential credit report in order to determine eligibility for deferred tuition payment plans.

STEP 3: Create an Online myHSC account to complete an Application
You will be prompted to login or create a myHSC account if you are a new family to HSC. Once you have completed your application, you are required to pay, via credit card, a non-refundable $150.00 (domestic) application fee. Due to the high level of interest in our College, we recommend that all prospective families contact the Admissions Office to verify space availability prior to submitting an application and the non-refundable application fee. Once the application is processed, a checklist will be attached to the record to support the upload of your supporting documents. If you have any difficulty with this process, please email documents to admissions@hsc.on.ca.

STEP 4: Digital Portfolio Submission
In keeping with HSC’s commitment to personal learning, we ask prospective students entering Grades 5 through 12 to submit a digital portfolio with three (3) samples of preferred exemplary work. One piece must include a writing sample with a minimum of 150 words. The submissions may include original works created by the student: artwork, elegant computer code, photography, an impressive math test, a unique movie or song, or something else that speaks to the student's skills and interests. Work can be uploaded on your personal checklist, or emailed to admissions@hsc.on.ca. Please note we cannot accept large videos, and encourage a public link to be shared from Google Drive.

STEP 5: Assessment Tests and Interview
Upon receipt of your application and all supporting documentation, a representative from the HSC Admissions Office will contact you to answer any outstanding questions you may have and will then work with you to book any required entrance assessments (Math and English) and book an in-person or virtual interview with the Principal.

STEP 6: Receive an Enrolment Decision
The applicant will then receive timely notification of the admissions decision. When the applicant is offered a place at HSC, an enrolment package will be issued. To secure the applicant’s place, all forms must be completed and returned within seven (7) business days and include payment for a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $2,000.

Please note that this is for students who were previously enrolled at HSC, withdrew, and wish to apply for enrolment again.

STEP 1: Re-Apply
You will be required to provide:

• A new application that shares any updates in the biographical information for your student.  Please note that returning students DO NOT pay an application fee.  Please contact a member of our admissions team so we can share a code at admissions@hsc.on.ca. Parents myHSC accounts remain active even when your child departs.  If you are having difficulty re-applying again, please reach out to our team.
• The applicant’s final report card from the duration of time absent from the College 
• Psychoeducational assessment and IEP/ILP (if applicable)
• All new parents are required to submit birth date information for the College to obtain a confidential credit report in order to determine eligibility for deferred tuition payment plans.

STEP 2: Assessment Tests and Interview 
Returning students may be asked to complete entrance exams, a visit day, and an interview with the Principal.  This will be guided by your Admissions Officer. 

STEP 3: Receive an Enrolment Decision 
You will receive a timely notification of the admissions decision. When the applicant is offered a place at HSC, an enrolment package will be re-issued. To secure the applicant’s place, all forms must be completed and returned within seven (7) business days please note that registration fees are one-time, and will NOT apply to a returning student.