Miss Edgar’s & Miss Cramp’s School

The Advantage of a Girls School

"Whether they want to be astronauts, ambassadors, or accountants, girls need to know — not just think, but really know, deep down in their gut — that nothing can stand in their way. Girls' schools send that message to girls every day. Simply put, girls' schools teach girls that there is enormous potential and power in being a girl."

Learn More: The National Coalition of Girls' Schools

Choosing the right school for your daughter is a big decision.

At ECS, we value and steward each student’s unique journey. Your daughter will be empowered to explore her interests and passions while developing an entrepreneurial mindset designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and resilience. Your family will be welcomed into our small-by-design community-oriented family.

We are here to guide you through the admissions process, every step of the way. Should you have any questions or concerns as you work through this process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions Team.

We work on a rolling schedule, and welcome applications at any time during the year, but we highly recommend starting the process early in order to meet our standard application deadlines.

Application Deadlines for 2024-2025 School Year

Grade 7 (Round 1 *): Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Kindergarten (Round 1 *): Friday, November 3, 2023

Grades 1-6 (Round 1 *): Monday, November 6, 2023

Grades 8-11 (Round 1 *): Monday, November 6, 2023

* We look forward to welcoming you and your daughter to the ECS community. We accept applications all year long but it is always good to apply as early as possible.

STEP 1: Get the Ball Rolling

Help us get to know your daughter and family by filling out our Intake Form. From here, we will get in touch with you to answer all your initial questions and set you up with your online application login and password.

STEP 2: Complete Your Online Application

We ask that all students and their families to fill out an Application form and to provide the following documents:

A certified copy of a translated birth certificate
QAIS Teacher Confidential Forms or/ou Rapport scolaire confidentiel (PreK-K)
QAIS Teacher Confidential Forms or/ou Rapport scolaire confidentiel (Gr. 1-2)
QAIS Teacher Confidential Forms or/ou Rapport scolaire confidentiel (Gr. 3-11)
Handwritten Student Statement (Grade 4 and above)
Family Statement
Copies of the student’s most recent report cards
Payment of the $50 application fee in Canadian funds (cash, cheque or online)

STEP 3: Participate in the Evaluation Process

Once your profile is complete, you will be invited to participate in a family interview (child and parents). Student assessment varies depending on grade level.

Kindergarten: Applicants will be invited to participate in a Readiness Visit on November 14 for fun activities in preparation for their entry to Kindergarten.

Grades 1 to 6: Applicants will be invited for a Spend-A-Day at ECS between November 8 and 13 where they will have a unique opportunity to meet our students and teachers and learn more about our vibrant school environment.

Grade 7: Common Admissions Test (CAT)

As part of the evaluation process, Grade 7 applicants will be invited to write the Common Admissions Test (CAT), which represents one part of each student profile.

For Fall 2024 admission, there are four possible dates to write the Grade 7 CAT. Please read the CAT Examination Information Document for Parents before registering. Please note: Registration only opens August 25 at 1:00AM.

Registration for September 24, 2023 - online CAT exam
Registration from August 25 (1:00AM) to September 14, 2023 (12:00PM)
Registration for October 1, 2023 - online CAT exam
Registration from August 25 (1:00AM) to September 21, 2023 (12:00PM)
Registration for October 15, 2023 - online CAT exam
Registration from August 25 (1:00AM) to October 5, 2023 (12:00PM)
Registration for October 22, 2023 - online CAT exam
Registration from August 25 (1:00AM) to October 12, 2023 (12:00PM)

Please see below for some important information about the CAT:

There are three parts to the CAT: ability test (e.g., logic-type questions), reading comprehension, and attitudes towards learning (no math, no french).
No preparation/studying is required.
The test is multiple choice.
The test is online, so students complete it in the comfort of their own home.
The test will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete, but parents must ensure they are available for the full morning of the test date (i.e., 8 am - 12 pm).
This is a common admission test for three other QAIS schools: LCC, Bialik and St. George’s. This means that students applying to ECS or any other three schools need only complete the admission test once.
Students who qualify for accommodations will receive extra time and reading assistance.
The CAT is administered by our third-party partner, Brisson Legris (BL). Registration and payment for the test are completed through the BL registration form, NOT through the BHS application system, Open Apply.
Students can access a few sample questions to familiarize themselves with the test.
The cost of the test, regardless of the number of schools receiving the results, is $74.75 and is payable directly to Brisson Legris through the online test registration.
A computer and stable internet connection are required to complete the CAT.

For more information, please contact our Admissions Team at 514-935-6357 or at admissions@ecs.qc.ca.

Grades 8-11: The admissions office will be in touch with all applicants to schedule admission testing.

STEP 4: Wait for a Decision

The Admissions Committee meets and a decision is usually made within two weeks of the applicant's evaluation.

Eligibility

In the province of Québec, access to English schooling is governed by the provisions in Bill 115. Simply stated, English schools receiving grants from the government can only accept students who have their Certificate of Eligibility to study in an English school.

ECS’ Junior School programme does not receive government grants. As such, children attending the Junior School programme (K-6) do not require a Certificate of Eligibility to attend the school. However, because ECS receives partial government funding for its Middle and Senior School programmes, students in Middle School and Senior School (Grades 7-11) do require the Certificate of Eligibility to attend our school.