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REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2026 - 2027 APPLICANTS

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:

Complete the electronic Application Form by January 30, 2026 (4:00 PM).
- Submission of this form will trigger the release of the School Recommendation form to the student's designated administrator.
- Parents do not need to contact their junior high schools for recommendations.
- We will only accept the official school recommendation form through the electronic application process and do not accept paper recommendations.
School Recommendation Form:
- 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.
- For Grade 10 applicants, applying for Grade 11 at OSA in the 2026-27 school year, current Grade 10 marks will also be required.
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).
- 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.
Entrance Exam: Take the entrance exam on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In order to write the entrance exam, you must have:
- 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:

As long as the Application Form is received by January 30, 2026, and the School Recommendation Form is received by February 6, 2026, all applicants will receive a final form by February 9, 2026, to sign up for the entrance exam. They must complete the Entrance Exam sign-up form by 4:00 PM on February 13, 2026.

Review the Old Scona Course Guide:

Please review the 2025 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 Application Form. 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 2026-2027 for important details about eligibility and application guidelines.

Virtual Open House – Thursday, January 15, 2026

We invite all students, families, and community members to join us for our Virtual Open House on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This informal event is designed to give you the opportunity to meet with our staff, ask questions, and learn more about different programs and areas at our school.

We are offering two Administrator presentations and several virtual breakout rooms where staff members will be available to talk informally and answer questions. You can visit any of these rooms based on your interests. There is no need to stay for the entire event—feel free to join and leave any room at any time!

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Teachers available in Subject Area Breakout Rooms

Please join our teachers in the subject area breakout rooms to get inforamtion about courses offered at Old Scona Academic.

5:00 pm - Administration Presentation - School Overview and Application Process

6:00 pm - Administration Presentataion - School Overview and Application Process (repeat session)

Links for the sessions will be available on this website on January 15th.

How it works:

Before the event: Take a look at our interactive map. The map shows our school’s layout and features 8 clickable areas, each corresponding to a different topic or staff member (e.g., Options, English, Athletics, etc.).
During the event: Click on the area you’re interested in, and you will be taken directly to that breakout room. Each staff member will be there to answer your questions and discuss their area of expertise in an informal setting.

We hope you’ll join us and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with our team!

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 (three available sessions).
Virtual Session: Saturday, January 24, 2026.

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 OSA Admission FAQ for the 2026-2027 school year.

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