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Apply to Old Scona

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 9, 2026. The application deadline is 4:00 PM on January 30, 2026. All links will be available on January 9, 2026.

How to Apply:

Admission to Old Scona Academic (OSA) School is by application only. To apply, students must:

1. Complete the electronic Application Form by January 30, 2026 (4:00 PM). 
   1. Submission of this form will trigger the release of the School Recommendation form to the student's designated administrator. 
   2. Parents do not need to contact their junior high schools for recommendations.
   3. We will only accept the official school recommendation form through the electronic application process and do not accept paper recommendations.
2. School Recommendation Form: 
   1. The school administrator submits the completed electronic School Recommendation form and the student's most recent progress/interim reports for Grade 9 core subjects (English 9, Math 9, Science 9, and Social Studies 9) by 4:00 PM on February 6, 2026. 
   2. For Grade 10 applicants, applying for Grade 11 at OSA in the 2026-27 school year, current Grade 10 marks will also be required.
3. New to Edmonton Public Schools? Division Registration Form: If not currently enrolled in Edmonton Public Schools, after having completed the application by January 30th, you will also need to submit the Division Registration Form between February 2 and February 6, 2026 (at 11:59 pm). 
   1. The form can be found on this site. The link for 2026-27 form will be available once the Division pre-enrolment process opens on February 2, 2026. 
4. Entrance Exam: Take the entrance exam on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In order to write the entrance exam, you must have:
   1. 1. completed the application process by the January 30th deadline
      2. if new to Edmonton Public Schools, completed the Division registration form between February 2nd and 6th;
      3. be registered for the entrance exam. No exceptions will be made.

Important:

Review the Old Scona Course Guide:

Please review the 2026-27 Old Scona Course Guide to find out more about Old Scona and its opportunities. 

Sample Application Form:

To help you prepare, you can view a Sample OSA Application. This document outlines the questions that will appear in the official form. Please note: The sample form is for reference only and should not be submitted.

For Non-EPSB Resident Student Applications:

If you are a student who is not a resident of Edmonton Public Schools, please review the Non Resident Letter for important details about eligibility and application guidelines.

Virtual Open House – Thursday, January 15, 2026

Thank you to all the parents and students who attended our Virtual Open House on January 15th. 

Take a virtual tour of our school. If the presentation below doesn't work, click here.

Parent Information Sessions:

We offer the following Parent Information Sessions to help you learn more about the application process and life at Old Scona Academic School:

• In-person Sessions: Saturday, January 17, 2026 (sessions are full).
• Virtual Session: Saturday, January 24, 2026 (session is full).

Entrance Exam Podcast:

For parents who would like more information about the Entrance Exam, please listen to our informative podcast where we discuss what to expect, tips for success, and other important details to help your child prepare.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

For more information about the application process and Old Scona Academic School, please refer to our Old Scona Admissions FAQ for the 2026-2027 school year.