To apply for admission to Rockway:

• If you haven’t already created an account in our admissions software, please fill out our Connect with Rockway Inquiry Form to begin the process
• Login to the admissions software, navigate to the “Admissions Progress” checklist, and fill out the application form
• Upload report cards from the past two years
• Provide contact information for teacher references
• Pay the $200 application fee

Our first application deadline is March 1 for the upcoming school year, but we encourage you to submit them as soon as possible to have the best chance for acceptance. All applications received by that date will be notified by late March.

If you have special circumstances around admission, please contact us directly at the number shown below.

Contact admissions@rockway.ca for more information, or call 519-743-5209.

• How do I apply for admission to Rockway?
  Canadian students must complete the application form on the online application system, as well as upload report cards and provide contact information for teacher references.
• I am not a Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant? How do I apply?
  Non-Canadian students must complete the International Application Form and return it to Rockway with a copy of their latest report card and a $400 Application Fee. Read more about the International Student application process.
• I am a current Rockway student. Do I need to re-apply for next year?
  Yes. All students must go through the application process each year. To make it easier, parents of existing students are provided a link to our online portal where they can complete the re-application process. Re-applications begin February 1st and should be submitted by February 28th at the latest. A non-refundable tuition deposit of $600 is due with the re-application.
• When re-applying, what happens to my $600 deposit if I choose not to attend Rockway?
  The $600 is a non-refundable deposit.
• What happens to my tuition deposit if I do attend Rockway?
  The full tuition deposit will be credited to your first account statement that is sent out in August.
• I am applying to Rockway for the first time. Is there anything else I need to do other than fill out the application form, send in my  report cards from the past two years (and related documents if needed) and a $200 non-refundable deposit?
  Once this information has been received, all new Canadian parents and students will be interviewed by the Principal and Director of Admissions & Recruitment. All students who meet the application criteria and are accepted for study at Rockway will receive a conditional acceptance. Once this letter has been issued, an additional non-refundable tuition deposit of $600 is required to confirm the students’ attendance. This deposit will be applied to the September tuition charge.
• What are the application criteria? Does every applicant get accepted?
  All applications are reviewed by our Admissions Committee and a recommendation is sent forward recommending either acceptance or asking for further information. Each individual’s application is reviewed with respect to academic strength and need, along with social and behavioural realities related to learning. The Admissions Committee seeks to bring fairness in matching the learning needs and goals of individual students with the academic program we offer. Where appropriate, further conversation will be pursued with families and/or schooling professionals familiar with a student’s learning need, so that the fullest context of necessary support may be determined. In general, students with special learning needs must be able to handle the regular grade level program with appropriate and available accommodations and support.
• Are there admission priorities?
  Admission priorities are: present students, new students from the Mennonite constituency, siblings of present students and new students outside of our supporting constituency.
• What are the expectations of students?
  We expect all students to be supportive of the Code of Learning and Behaviour and be committed to take academic studies and behavioural expectations seriously. Theres is a space for each student to sign their application and re-application form signifying their commitment to these expectations.
• Does Rockway receive any Special Education funding from the Ministry of Education?
  We do not receive any ministry funding for Special Education so we are careful to assess whether we can provide appropriate resource support for applicants if necessary.
• Are there any grants or scholarships that I can apply for?
  Yes. For more information please check out our Scholarships & Tuition Assistance section lower on this page.
• How do I find out if I have been accepted?
  Applications are reviewed year round and families are notified as soon as possible. For applications submitted before February 28th, acceptance letters will be mailed out in early March.
• Does any portion of my tuition payments qualify for a charitable receipt?
  Yes. In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Information Circular 75-23 Rockway follows the prescribed formula to receipt a portion of the tuition fees paid.

More Frequently Asked Questions.

As an independent school, Rockway relies on tuition and fees to cover approximately 87% of the costs of operating the school. The majority of the balance, plus tuition assistance and the maintenance of facilities, is made up by  generous individual donations.

Tuition covers all required activities both inside and outside of the school, with the exception of textbooks which are purchased by the student.

We acknowledge that tuition can be a difficult hurdle for some to overcome on their journey to Rockway. Because of the ongoing support of many generous donors, Rockway is able to provide a variety of tuition supports and scholarships. Also, donations currently provide 66 students with Tuition Assistance, based on their financial need. Many families are also eligible for assistance from their church congregations.

Rockway is a registered charity with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provides tax-deductible donation receipts for tuition fees beyond a calculated amount. Due to the nature of the calculations according to CRA’s formula, the receipt amount varies from year to year and cannot be confirmed in advance. In 2022, Rockway was permitted to give charitable receipts for tuition paid in excess of $11,900.

2023-2024 Tuition:

• Domestic tuition – $19,700
• Mennonite (MCEC Church participant) Tuition – $14,300

Discounts & Subsidies:

• NEW! Alumni Discount (5 year pilot, 2020/2021-2024/2025) –  $2000 per student
  This discount  acknowledges the vital role that Alumni play in the life of the school. Please note, this rate cannot be used in conjunction with the Mennonite Tuition rate.
• Multi-student Discount – $2000 for 2nd and 3rd students attending from the same family at the same time.
• MCEC Pastor’s Subsidy – $2500 per student

For more information on Tuition Fees and Subsidies, Tuition Assistance and Scholarships, and how to make Rockway affordable, contact Sheri Wideman, Director of Admissions & Recruitment via email sheriw@rockway.ca or telephone 519-342-0007 x 3029.

To determine the tuition cost for your family, please contact the admissions office at admissions@rockway.ca or 519-743-5209.

• • Una Cressman Entrance Scholarship: $500 for a new Grade 9 student from an MCEC congregation. The Una Cressman Entrance Scholarship is an award given annually to a Grade 9 student entering Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. It is awarded in the memory of Una Cressman who was a nurse and a tireless church worker in Argentina.
  • Isaac and Helen High Entrance Scholarship: $500 for a new Grade 7 student from an MCEC congregation. The Isaac and Helen High Entrance Scholarship fund was established with part of a gift from the High’s estate in 1999. The High Scholarship was established as an award given annually to a Grade 7 student entering Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.
  • Harold D. Groh Scholarship: $350 for a new Grade 11 or 12 student from an MCEC congregation. Harold D. Groh, an ordained minister of the Mennonite Church, was secretary of the founding committee of Rockway Mennonite School.  He was appointed its first principal, a position he held from  1945 – 1956.  Mr. Groh was steadfastly loyal to the school in promoting and building support for it throughout the constituency.
  • Rella Woolner Music Scholarship: $2000 for a student at Rockway who is passionate about music! The successful applicant will have demonstrated an involvement and proficiency in music (vocal / instrumental) at school, church and/or in the community.
  • Leah & Emmanuel Martin Family Scholarship: Monies contributed to this Scholarship have been invested, the annual interest of which is used to financially assist an Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) student, new or returning, who requires help with tuition. It is given in honour of Leah and Emmanuel Martin and their concern for children and their emphasis on Christian education for future Rockway students.

To apply for a Scholarship, please complete the Scholarship Application Form [fillable PDF]. For further information, contact admissions@rockway.ca or call 519-743-5209.

Tuition assistance is awarded at the sole discretion of the school to any qualified applicant, with priority given to returning students, siblings of returning students, and families from our MCEC, MB or BIC conference churches.

Please note that income questions will be asked as part of the application process.

The tuition assistance application form must be returned with the application or re-application form.

To apply for Tuition Assistance, please complete the Tuition Assistance Application Form [fillable PDF]. For further information, contact admissions@rockway.ca or call 519-743-5209.

Note that students may apply for Scholarships AND Tuition Assistance. Forms must be completed each school year.