Southridge School Admissions Requirements
Surrey, British Columbia
Entry Requirements by Grade
Southridge accepts applications from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school publishes its specific intake grades as part of its annual enrollment information rather than maintaining a fixed evergreen list on its admissions website. For an evergreen Admissions Edge page, it is therefore more accurate to organize the process by assessment level rather than label particular grades as permanent intake years.
| Entry Level | Assessment | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | In-person assessment conducted by Southridge teaching staff | Parent interview |
| Grades 1 and 2 | In-person school assessment | Selected applicants invited to parent interview |
| Grades 3 to 5 | CAT5 standardized assessment | Teacher evaluation and selected parent interview |
| Grades 6 and 7 | SSAT | Teacher evaluation and selected parent interview |
| Grades 8 to 12 | SSAT | Student video, supporting documents and selected student and parent interview |
Entrance Assessment
Southridge uses different forms of testing depending on the applicant's grade.
Applicants to Grades 3 through 5 complete the CAT5, a standardized assessment that Southridge describes as measuring language comprehension and mathematical aptitude.
Applicants to Grades 6 through 12 are required to complete the SSAT.
Southridge states that there is no minimum SSAT score required for admission. The school considers SSAT results together with report cards, teacher evaluations, interests and activities, and interviews where applicable.
Admissions Process
Applicants submit an online application along with supporting documentation.
Southridge requests:
previous report cards;
a teacher evaluation for Kindergarten through Grade 8 applicants;
a reference letter for Grades 9 through 12; and
a short student video for Grades 8 through 12.
Interview requirements vary by level. Kindergarten families receive a parent interview. Selected applicants in Grades 1 through 7 are invited to a parent interview, while selected applicants in Grades 8 through 12 participate in an interview involving both the student and parents.
Southridge describes its admissions process as holistic and considers academic performance alongside extracurricular participation, character, motivation, determination and readiness for its academic program.
Key Insights
Southridge changes testing methods as students get older. Grades 3 through 5 use the CAT5, while the SSAT becomes the required standardized test beginning in Grade 6.
There is no published minimum SSAT score. Southridge explicitly states that the SSAT is only one component of its broader admissions review.
Grades 8 through 12 include an additional student video. This gives applicants another opportunity to present themselves beyond academic records and standardized testing.
Southridge's intake grades should be checked annually. The school publishes current intake information separately for each admissions cycle, so families should confirm the current major entry years directly with the school rather than relying on a fixed list.
Sources
All information is sourced directly from Southridge School's official admissions materials.
Admissions requirements may change. Families should confirm current requirements directly with Southridge School before applying.
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