Grade 1-12 Process for Applications for Admission for September 2025-2026
Thank you so much for your interest in Deer Lake School’s Grade 1-12 Program!
Families who are interested in applying to Deer Lake School for September 2026-2027 should attend any of our one-hour Open House events scheduled in November 2025.
Families will
1) take a short tour of the school with our high school student ambassadors
2) experience everyday school life at DLS
3) learn about our school's faith, philosophy and culture and review the application process with school administrators.
**We require all families applying to DLS to tour the school before they submit their application so that they can fully understand our DLS culture, faith and philosophy of education.
NOVEMBER 2025 GRADE 1-12 OPEN HOUSE DATES
Tour dates will be posted here in October 2025.
(Tours are by RSVP/appointment only - please click on the date and time you prefer and complete the online registration form)
**Tours are by appointment only.
If you were not able to book one of the above tours, please email Gaileen Woytko, gwoytko@deerlakeschool.ca Director of Advancement, Marketing & Community Relations to consider your options.
Grade 1-12 Application Process for 2026-2027:
STEP 1: Attend an Open House Session
The dates are/will be listed above - you must pre-register for a tour appointment.
STEP 2: Complete an Application Form and Submit to Deer Lake School
Once you have attended an open house, parents will find the Deer Lake School application form (a fillable PDF) is available on our school website, under Admissions.
When you have completed the application form and all accompanying paperwork is assembled, please email it to Mrs. Christina Luk, our office manager, at admissions@deerlakeschool.ca. She will reply to your email and let you know if you are missing any documentation.
Original Documents with Translation Verified: Please provide copies of your original documents, and if they are in a language other than English, documents need to be translated into English by a certified translation organization and verified by a notary public. All original documents will need to be verified by the school at your final registration.
The Grade 8-12 application deadline is February 2026 for the upcoming September 2026-2027 school year admission.
STEP 3: Personal Student Interview and Assessments
Once your application forms have been successfully submitted, the school office will contact student families to schedule an interview.
This 20-minute interview is with your child, accompanied by you as parents. The interview is an opportunity
for our administration to get to know you and your child
to understand your needs and expectations
to review our vision and philosophy of education with you
to address any specific questions you may have about our school at that time.
Based on the information shared in your application, the school may ask to conduct additional assessments of your student to determine if any educational support services may be needed, or the student's English language proficiency level.
Grade 1-12 interview appointments will be scheduled on weekdays in February 2026.
STEP 4: Notification of Acceptance
Following your interview with the administrative team, parents will be notified by telephone with details of your child’s possible admission for the September 2026-2027 school year. Students will be accepted based on space and/or suitable program availability or placed on a wait list.
Notification of acceptance will be no later than the end of February 2026.
The Grade 8-12 application deadline is early February 2026 for the upcoming September 2026-2026 school year admission.
If you would like more information about Deer Lake School, or have questions about the admission process, please call 604-434-5844 or email Gaileen Woytko, Director of Advancement, Marketing & Community Relations, gwoytko@deerlakeschool.ca
Before your visit during Open House we invite you to review our website in detail, including
Welcome to Deer Lake School, an Introduction to the DLS Family (below)
various content relating to school life, faith, philosophy and activities