FAQs: Applications

How does the application process work?

2026-2027 Application Process

The application link for prospective new students for the National Sport School (NSS) for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available from December 1, 2025 until midnight on December 19, 2025.

APPLICATION FORM LINK

Please be advised that attendance at the Open House is NOT a requirement for submitting an application.

All applications received during the designated application period will be processed uniformly, regardless of whether they are submitted on the opening or closing date. Each application will be thoroughly evaluated.

If you are unable to meet the application deadline, we encourage you to submit your information to our communication sign up:

NSS Communication Sign Up.

This will help us notify you should applications reopen or if we would like to invite you to apply.

At the National Sport School, we strive to offer a diverse range of sports with a focus on gender balance and individual needs. We assess the schedules of our student-athletes and provide support to those who require the most flexibility.

Our goal is to provide a supportive environment to enable developing high-performance athletes to mature as self-directed, life-long learners while pursuing excellence in their sport.

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.

Financial assistance guidelines >

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.