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Admissions & Campus Life

We welcome families seeking an exceptional academic foundation and a warm, Christ-centered community.

Enrollment Roadmap

How to Apply to Sandy Lake Academy

We have designed our admissions process to be supportive, transparent, and straightforward for prospective families.

Inquire & Connect

Submit an online inquiry form or contact our administrative office to request our school information package and speak with our admissions staff.

Send an inquiry

Tour Our Campus

Schedule a personalized visit to meet our Principal, observe our classrooms in session, and experience our beautiful lakefront campus on Sandy Lake.

Book a tour

Online Application

Complete your family application online through our secure FACTS admissions portal, submitting past transcripts and student records.

Apply online

Enrollment & Welcome

Upon review and interview, receive your acceptance letter, complete financial arrangements, and attend student orientation.

What happens after acceptance

Wondering about cost? See the 2026–2027 fee schedule by grade, the 20% sibling discount, and monthly payment details.

View Tuition & Fees Official Fee Schedule (PDF)

Step 1 · Inquire & Connect

Send Us an Inquiry

Tell us a little about your student. Our admissions office will reply within two business days with our school information package, answer your questions, and help you book a campus tour.

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Step 2 · Tour Our Campus

See Sandy Lake Academy in Person

Meet our Principal, observe classrooms in session, and walk our lakefront campus. Tours take about 10 minutes and are offered on school days.

Schedule a Tour

Step 3 · Online Application

Apply Through FACTS

Complete your family application in our secure FACTS admissions portal and upload past transcripts and student records. After review and an interview, you'll receive an acceptance letter and enrolment details.

Start Online Application

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Children can enter our Junior Primary program if they turn 4 years old by December 31st of the school year they begin at Sandy Lake Academy.

Yes! Students of all faiths, backgrounds, and nationalities are warmly welcomed at SLA. While Christian biblical principles are taught and modeled across all grades, no student is pressured to accept beliefs.

Absolutely. All high school courses offered in Grades 10–12 meet and exceed the requirements of the Nova Scotia Department of Education, qualifying graduates for admission to universities and colleges across Canada and internationally, often with significant scholarship awards.

All students in Grades 7–12 participate in our choir and orchestra. Students may also audition for handbell choirs, take private on-campus piano lessons, and high schoolers travel annually to the Northern New England Music Clinic in Maine.