Waitlist & Admission Policy

Guidelines, priority criteria, and procedures for prospective families joining the Al-Falah School waitlist.

Waitlist Active

Current Status

Due to high demand, all new applicants will be placed on a waitlist for the upcoming academic year.

Important Notices

  • Waitlist Policy: Waitlist form submission does NOT guarantee admission to Al-Falah School.
  • Waitlist Fee: A one-time, non-refundable $75 waitlist fee is required to secure a position on the waitlist.
  • Automatic Carryover: If a spot is unavailable in the year of application, the student’s application will automatically carry over to the waitlist for future years at no extra charge.
  • Grade Placement: Students will only be registered into their respective grade based on their year of birth (according to the Ontario Ministry system).
  • Class Capacity: Al-Falah School offers a single section per grade, with a maximum capacity of 26 students.

Waitlist Form Submission

Interested parents are required to complete and submit the official application form online:

Complete Waitlist Form

Priority Structure

Our waitlist operates strictly under the following priority order:

  1. Staff child
  2. Sibling of a current student
  3. Re-Registration
  4. New student

Notification of Available Spot

Parents will be notified sequentially when a spot becomes available for the requested grade level. AFS administration will call the parent(s) or guardian; if unanswered, a voicemail will be left, followed by an email notification.

Note: Declining the offered spot or failing to respond within 3 business days will result in the removal of the child's application from the waitlist. If a spot becomes available for one sibling, other siblings gain priority status for that same year, though simultaneous admission is not guaranteed.

Interview and Entrance Test

  • CASA Students: An interview will be scheduled based on the Montessori Readiness Criterion.
  • Grades 1–8 Students: An entrance assessment will be scheduled to evaluate basic reading and mathematics skills appropriate for the student's grade level.

Once a completed application meets minimum requirements, the student will be scheduled for assessment. Results are reviewed and next steps emailed within 2 business days.

Offer & Registration Process

  • Offer of Admission: Extended based on the results of the interview and/or entrance assessment.
  • Document Submission: Parents have 3 business days to submit the completed admission form along with all required documentation as outlined in the offer letter. Failure to submit within 3 business days forfeits the spot to the next student on the waitlist.
  • Document Verification: All submitted records are thoroughly verified for accuracy and completeness.
  • Confirmation of Registration: Official registration confirmation will be sent via email upon verification. Financial requirements must be fulfilled within 3 business days to hold the spot.

Admissions Age Chart

Students will only be registered into their respective grade based on their year of birth (according to the Ontario Ministry system).

Year of Birth Grade Level
2022 CASA Junior
2021 CASA Senior
2020 Grade 1
2019 Grade 2
2018 Grade 3
2017 Grade 4
2016 Grade 5
2015 Grade 6
2014 Grade 7
2013 Grade 8

Important Message for All Parents

At Al-Falah School (AFS), we are committed to continuously improving our registration process to ensure it remains clear, transparent, and efficient. Your cooperation and understanding are essential in making this process smooth and successful. Our goal is to ensure that every applicant is considered equitably, and our decisions are guided by integrity, professionalism, and the best interest of our students and school community. We recognize the importance of fostering a sense of belonging for every family and we actively work on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Our admissions process is structured to be free from biases of any kind, and we are dedicated to upholding principles of equity and fairness in all our decisions. While our staff follows established procedures diligently, Al-Falah School reserves the right to make adjustments to timelines or processes when necessary to better serve our students and applicants. In the event of any misunderstanding or miscommunication, we expect all interactions to be guided by mutual respect, compassion, and responsibility, in alignment with our school's core values.