Applying to Gray Academy

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026 ARE NOW OPEN!

Early Years – Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Elementary and High School – Grades 1 through 12

FAQs about Admissions

Application and Admission to Early Years

• Spaces in our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes tend to fill up very quickly.
• This year, we opened a third Kindergarten class to accommodate a substantial waiting list.
• We always recommend applying right away for these programs to secure your space.

Step 1: Explore

• Book a meeting with us – in person or online.
• Let us get to know you and your family, while you learn about our Early Years programs and our approach to learning.

Step 2: Apply for Admission

• Once we determine that Gray Academy is a great fit for your family, we will provide you with everything you need to apply for admission.
• A non-refundable deposit of $400 per child is due at the time of application. This amount is applied to your total Parental Contribution for the coming year.
• A student fee of $150 per child ($75 for morning-only Junior Kindergarten) is due at the time of application. This amount is over and above your Parental Contribution for each child.
• Payment of your deposit(s) and student fee(s) can be made by e-transfer, cheque or credit card (fees apply for credit card payments).

Step 3: Submit your child’s Early Years Student Profile

• Once your application, deposit and student fee have been processed, we will have you complete your child’s Early Years Student Profile.
• If your child has attended day care or any other early learning program, we will also reach out to staff to
• If your child has ever been enrolled in an education or care program, we will obtain your permission to contact the facility and have them complete a Learning Experience Profile for your child.
• These Profiles are important tools for our Early Years team to support your child’s transition to Gray Academy.

Application and Admissions for Elementary and High School

Step 1: Explore

• Book a meeting with us to explore Elementary or High School.
• Let us get to know you and your family, while you learn about our Early Years programs and our approach to learning.

Step 2: Apply for Admission

• If we determine that Gray Academy is a great fit for your family, we will provide you with everything you need to apply for admission.
• A non-refundable deposit of $400 per child is due at the time of application. This amount is applied to your total Parental Contribution for the coming year.
• A student fee of $150 per child is due at the time of application. This amount is over and above your Parental Contribution for each child.
• Payment of your deposit(s) and student fee(s) can be made by e-transfer, cheque or credit card (fees apply for credit card payments).
• If your child is accepted, we will confirm formally, in writing, and discuss next steps for the coming school year.

Frequently Asked Questions: Application and Admissions

Do we have to be Jewish to apply to Gray Academy?

Anyone interested in providing a rich Jewish learning experience for their child(ren) is welcome to apply to Gray Academy, regardless of background or religious affiliation. Some Gray Academy families have only one Jewish parent. Some have no personal connection to Judaism or the Jewish community. Every student at Gray Academy, regardless of background, is required to complete the same Hebrew language learning, Jewish studies and Israel studies, along with the required Manitoba curriculum. All students, regardless of background, participate in Jewish celebrations and experiences at school.

Is there a deadline to apply for the coming school year?

There is no specific deadline by which a family must apply for a given school year, provided there is still space available in the grade(s) needed.  We will make every effort to accommodate families who want a Jewish day school education for their children, especially families who are moving to Winnipeg from another country or city.

We recommend families apply early to secure their space(s) for next year.

What information will I need to apply?

• your child’s Manitoba Health and personal registration number, if you are a Manitoba resident;
• an official identification document for your child, such as a birth certificate or the photo page of a passport;
• for students applying to Grades 2-8, their most recent report card(s);
• for students applying to Grades 9-12, their most recent report card(s) and the final report card from the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the cost of school?

• You can view details now on the Parental Contribution for the 2025-2026 school year.
• This page also provides details on other costs associated with attending Gray Academy, including student fees, uniforms, school supplies, devices and more.

What type of payment is required to apply?

• Your application must be accompanied by a non-refundable $400 deposit and $150 student fee for each child ($75 for morning-only Junior Kindergarten).
• Your deposit is put toward your Parental Contribution for each child.
• The Student Fee is over and above the Parental Contribution.

Do you offer extended hours?

• For students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6, we are pleased to provide optional supervision programs before the school day starts, after school, on selected Jewish holidays and supervision programs.
• Click here to view details and costs for our 2024-2025 programs.
• Details and pricing for 2025-2026 will be available in the coming weeks.

I am very interested in Jewish day school, but I have finance-related questions.

• Jewish day school is a significant, long-term investment in your child’s education and lifelong connection to their Jewish community.
• Gray Academy and the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education are committed to ensuring no family is ever turned away because of an inability to cover the full Parental Contribution.
• With generous support from the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, we offer a robust Bursary Assistance program for families who qualify. You can click here to see our Parental Contribution calculator, which can give you an idea of what your Parental Contribution might look like, based on your family’s circumstances.
• We recognize every family’s circumstances are unique, and we are always willing to work with you as best we can to make Gray Academy accessible. We are always here to answer your questions and provide information on the different types of Bursary Assistance we offer.

Thank you for your interest in Gray Academy

We look forward to meeting you!