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Admissions for the 2027-28 Discover Year will open on November 20, 2026

We can’t wait to meet you!

Thank you for your interest in Discover Year! Before applying, please visit our Admissions Criteria page to review our admissions criteria, application deadlines, and program costs. Once you have reviewed this information, please follow the steps below to submit your application.

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Step 1

Application Form

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Step 2

Personal Statement

Step 3

Submit References

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See below for what to expect next.

Step 1: Application Form

Please complete the online Discover Year complete an Application Form. This will be available during our admissions period.

Step 2: Personal Statement

Please write a personal statement of approximately 800-1000 words outlining the following:

  1.  Why you want to participate in the Discover Year program
  2.  The aspect(s) of the program that appeal to you the most and why
  3.  How you exemplify the traits we look for in candidates (team player, curiosity, open-mindedness, integrity, and positive attitude), with concrete examples from past or present experiences
  4.  Your personal qualities that you believe will have a positive impact on other Discover Year students and our community

Please submit your personal statement to admin@discoveryear.ca.

Step 3: References

Please provide us with the contact information of two references by completing this Reference Contact Information Form. You should have one reference from each of the following two categories:

  1. Academic: Teacher, coach, counsellor, school administrator, etc.
  2. Personal: Any adult outside of your family (e.g., community group leader, family friend, employer, volunteer supervisor, etc.)

Our Admissions Committee may contact your references at any time throughout your application process.

What to expect next?

Once you complete the 3-steps above for your application file, our Admissions Committee will be in touch to continue your admissions process. Here’s what to expect:

Step 4: Interview

Our Admissions Committee will select candidates to be interviewed based on an assessment of their personal statement and references. The purpose of the interview is to assess applicants on the following:

1.  Knowledge of the program (does the applicant understand the purpose and structure of the Discover Year program?)
2.  Motivation to participate in the program (what is the applicant hoping to get out of their Discover Year?)
3.  Demonstration of the necessary personal characteristics to participate effectively (does the participant actively display the traits – curiosity, openness, integrity, teamwork and a positive outlook – required to be successful in Discover Year’s structure?)

Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid (if eligible)

Discover Year is pleased to offer a bursary program to Canadian citizens whose household income is below Canada’s low income cut-off (LICO). Please visit our Financial Aid page to see if you’re eligible.

If eligible for financial aid, you will need to submit the following documents once you’ve been accepted into the program:

  1. A copy of most recent T451E (Notice of Assessment) OR three consecutive pay stubs of all working parents/guardians in your immediate family
  2. A letter of endorsement from a member of the community (on official letterhead) testifying to the applicant’s financial need. The letter must indicate the applicant’s family size, including number of dependents.

Please send these documents to admin@discoveryear.ca.

 

Step 6: Accept Your Offer!

Our Admissions Committee will issue Letters of Offer to all applicants who have been admitted to Discover Year. To reserve your place in the program, you will be asked to confirm your offer of admission and submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,100.