The NSS accepts student-athlete applications from December 1 until December 20th, 2024.Selected applicants are invited to complete group interviews which are held in January and April (only if space remains). Successful applicants will be offered conditional acceptance letters, at which time parents can request bursary information and applications.
FAQs: Applications
Do student athletes need to be competing at a certain level to attend NSS? (eligibility)
No. WinSport’s mission is to serve athletes in the full “discover, develop, and excel” continuum. The NSS serves athletes in the “Develop & Excel” range.
What is the cost to attend the NSS?
The alternative program fee is $5,750 for the 2025/2026 school year. This is an annual fee.
When is the program fee due and is there payment options available?
The program fee is due June 1st each year. Parents can choose to pay the program fee in one payment or with the payment plan. The payment plan allows for four equal payments of the program fee and the associated administrative cost ($200).
Do you have offer any sibling discounts for the alternative program fee?
The program fee is due June 1st each year. Parents can choose to pay the program fee in one payment or with the payment plan. The payment plan allows for four equal payments of the program fee and the associated administrative cost ($200).
Do you have offer any sibling discounts for the alternative program fee?
Yes, when 1 or more sibling attends the National Sport School, there will be a $250 discount applied for the second and subsequent siblings that are registered at the school each year.
Is there a bursary or funding available that students can apply for?
There are a limited number of needs-based bursaries available for the NSS. After your student-athlete is provisionally accepted into the school, there will be an option to apply for the needs-based bursary in the enrollment process.
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Are there scholarships available to students wanting to attend the NSS?
Yes, there are a limited number of merit-based scholarships available, but they are typically offered near the end of the program. They are not merit-based entrance scholarships.