Begin your child’s journey at CST
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and mid-year entry is possible when seats remain.
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Five Steps from Enquiry to Enrollment
Admissions is a conversation, not a screening. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and mid-year entry is possible when seats remain.
Enquire
Send a quick form, call or email, and receive a welcome pack.
Visit Campus
Join an Open House or book a private tour and meet the teachers.
Apply
Submit the application with transcripts, ID and two photos.
Assessment
Grade 1 and up take an English and maths placement, plus a family interview.
Enrolled
Receive an offer letter, sign the agreement and welcome to CST.
📅 First day of the 2026–2027 school year
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, the day after Independence Day. High School seats are limited, so early application is encouraged.
A Place at Every Stage
Admissions is a conversation, not a screening. We are listening for fit, not testing against a checklist.
Lower Primary
Grades K–2 · Ages 5–8. Rolling admission, placed by age on 1 September. A friendly campus visit and informal classroom observation.
Upper Primary
Grades 3–5 · Ages 8–11. English and maths placement, a family interview and a language proficiency check where needed.
Middle School
Grades 6–9 · Ages 11–15. English, maths and science placement plus recent transcripts and a family interview.
High School
Grades 10–12 · Ages 15–18. Transcript review against Nova Scotia standards. Seats are limited, so apply early.
Come and see CST for yourself
A campus visit answers more questions in twenty minutes than a hundred emails.