Application Instructions for the 2026–2027 School Year
Step-by -Step Instructions for Admissions
Welcome to the St. Paul’s High School Application Process!
We’re excited that you’re considering joining our school community. This guide outlines each step to make the application process as smooth as possible. Please read the entire document before beginning the application.
Julie Paterson
Admissions Coordinator
Step 1: Review Admissions Requirements
Before You Start:
Have the following documents ready in PDF or JPG format.
Recent Photo of student
Parental Recommendation
Final Report Card from previous school year
Most Recent Report Card (current school year)
Family Letter of Faith
Contact information (including school-based email addresses) for two current core subject teachers who are willing to submit confidential recommendations
� Step 2: Start the Online Application
Click the link below to begin your application: �
Apply here
Create an account or log in to begin. The application requires:
• Student & family information
• Academic history
• Short-answer student response(s)
• Uploads for required documents
• Fields to enter teacher names and school-based email addresses for recommendation requests
Step 3: Select your preferred testing dates in the online application. You will receive a confirmation email at least one week prior to your assigned test.
Entrance Test Dates (2026):
• Saturday, January 24 – 10:00 AM
• Sunday, February 1 – 12:00 PM
• Saturday, February 7 – 10:00 AM
• Sunday, February 8 – 12:00 PM
Step 4 : Submit Required Documents
Upload the following directly in the application portal in PDF or JPG format
• 2024/25 School Year Final Report Card
• Most Recent Report Card
• Student Photo
Step 5 Teacher Recommendations
You’ll be asked to provide the name and school-based email of:
• One English teacher
• One Math or Science teacher
We will contact your teachers directly with a confidential recommendation form. You do not need to request letters separately.
Important: Please confirm with your teachers that they are willing to complete a recommendation on your behalf before listing them.
Step 6 : Pay the Application Fee
• Application Fee: $100
• Payable online via credit card through the application portal.
Step 7 : Submit and Confirmation
Once all sections are complete and documents uploaded:
• Click “Submit” at the end of the application
• You will receive a confirmation email
All applications must be submitted by:
Friday, January 23, 2026
Late applications may be considered on a rolling basis if space allows.
Questions?
We're here to help. Contact Julie Paterson in the Admissions Office at:
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Email: jpaterson@stpauls.mb.ca
• � � Phone: (204)831-2327
Application Timeline
• Application Opens: October 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
• Interview Period: Mid-February – March 27, 2026
• Entrance Test Dates: January 24th, February 1st, 7th, or 8th, 2026
• Admissions Decisions Announced: Late April 2026
NEXT STEPS
Schedule
Your Family Interview
Once testing is complete, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an interview. Be prepared to discuss:
• Your son’s interests, goals, and readiness for a Jesuit education
• Why your family chose St. Paul’s
Await Admission Decision
• Decision emails will be sent in mid April 2026
• Accepted students will receive instructions for enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I schedule a school visit?
A: Sign up to be a “Crusader for a Day” at stpauls.mb.ca/admissions/crusaderforaday
Q: What if we miss the deadline?
A: Contact the Admissions Office. Space may be limited, but late applications are considered individually.
Q: My school can't provide the first term report card before the deadline — what should I do?
A: Submit your application and send the report card as a PDF file to admissions@stpauls.mb.ca as soon as it’s available. We can temporarily accept your son’s final Grade 7 report.
Q: Can I make changes to a submitted application?
A: Once submitted, the application is locked. For changes, contact admissions directly.
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Dates to Remember
Thursday, Jan uary 8, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Feb – March 2026
Mid April 2026
Open House @ 7:00 pm
Application Deadline
Entrance Test Option 1 (10:00 AM)
All Documents Due
Entrance Test Option 2 (12:00 PM)
Entrance Test Option 3 (10:00 AM)
Entrance Test Option 4 (12:00 PM)
Interviews
Admissions Decisions Released
Dear Prospective Family,
Thank you for considering St. Paul’s High School for your son
Enclosed you’ll find information about our school, the programs offered, and how to start your online application – all geared to help you make this important decision in your educational journey. After reading this material, we are confident you will begin to understand the type of educational experience and formation your son will receive, should he become a St. Paul’s student.
At its core, St. Paul’s High School is committed to excellence in education. St. Paul’s graduates leave high school prepared for success in their post-secondary studies, leadership in the community, and ultimately, true success and fulfillment in life.
At St. Paul’s, we’re committed to forming “Men for Others,” and by doing so, we offer a wide array of learning opportunities that encourage growth in mind, body and spirit.
There are many ways in which you can learn more about the school, including shadowing a student for the day, attending our Open House & Information Evening in January, reading the admissions viewbook, and by visiting our website; www.stpauls.mb.ca/admissions, where you will find more information about these activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to engage in the above activities as part of the admissions process.
As you learn about St. Paul’s High School, you’ll discover that our school is truly unique - where students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences thrive in a supportive, nurturing, and empowering environment.
Our goal in the Admissions Office is to provide you with as much information as possible so that you can discover why St. Paul’s may be the right place for your son. We look forward to meeting you and working with you during the application process. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at (204) 831-2327 or email admissions@stpauls.mb.ca. Personal campus tours are also available upon request.
Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, or friend, we hope that you feel welcome in our close-knit community of students, parents, faculty, Jesuits, and alumni.
Once more, thank you for your interest in St. Paul’s High School – I look forward to meeting you soon!
Julie Paterson, Admissions Coordinator jpaterson@stpauls.mb.ca
| (204) 831-2327
Office of the President
Dear Prospective Students and Parents ,
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I warmly welcome you and thank you for considering St. Paul’s High School.
By applying to St. Paul’s, you are joining a long tradition of Jesuit education. The first Jesuit school opened in Messina, Italy, in 1548. It brought together the study of law, science, mathematics, philosophy, and theology with the study of language, literature, history, and the arts. St. Ignatius of Loyola believed that forming young people as leaders in the Church and the world was of great value, and from this vision the Jesuit tradition of education was born.
More than 470 years later, that same tradition continues in Jesuit schools around the globe. At St. Paul’s, young men are formed to be MenforOthersthrough a rigorous academic program, meaningful spiritual formation, and a wide range of athletic, artistic, and intellectual opportunities. This commitment to the growth of mind, body, and spirit remains the hallmark of a Jesuit education.
Parents, by seeking admission for your son, you entrust us with his growth and formation in these values. We are grateful for that trust and look forward to working with you in a true spirit of partnership to support him along the way.
Candidates, by entering this process, you show your openness to growth, your willingness to learn, and your desire to shape your life according to the Jesuit tradition.
For our part, we pledge to give you our very best. Should you join our community, you will be offered every opportunity to thrive and to become the person God calls you to be.
I wish you every grace and blessing in His name.
Sincerely,
Bob Lewin Interim President St. Paul’s High School
