One of the top independent schools for boys in Canada, Crescent School spans 37 acres in midtown Toronto. Now in our second century, we provide rich and diverse experiences and opportunities for boys in Grades 3–12 to learn, grow and thrive. Character has always been at the centre of a Crescent education supporting our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise.
Since 1913, Crescent School’s focus has been on character development. It is part of our DNA and involves a deep, uncompromising commitment to three essential areas we believe bring out the best in boys: relational learning, mentoring and character-in-action. A school that truly understands what makes boys tick, Crescent is here to meet your son’s development needs every step of the way.
Finding the right school for your son is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Thank you for considering Crescent School. We invite you to apply through our online application form. Learn more about us by attending an Open House or taking a virtual tour. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
A Crescent education is exciting, fulfilling and broad. Our curriculum is taught by highly motivated, supportive teachers who understand that establishing a relationship with your son unlocks the door to learning and engages him in his character development. Your son will be celebrated for both his work and his work ethic as we guide him academically and emotionally on his journey to becoming a Man of Character.
Character-in-Action programs are Crescent's co-curricular activities that provide boys with ample opportunities to develop character outside the classroom. Through clubs and teams in the arts, business, robotics and athletics, your son will discover new interests and build his leadership skills. And our outreach programs will allow him to gain compassion for others both in our community and abroad.
The generosity of our Crescent community provides vital support for our campus development, signature academic and co-curricular programs, and Student Financial Assistance. Contributions, no matter what their size, allow us to deliver the best possible education for our boys and help ensure that we continue to fulfill our mission: Men of Character from Boys of Promise.
Crescent School doesn’t slow down when regular classes are out. We offer a Summer Academic Program available to all high school students, as well as summer camps for children 4 to 13 years old. Our Successful Start program is a special academic prep program exclusively available to Crescent students.
Employment at Crescent School is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and belong to a dynamic community where all are respected for their contributions. Our employees share a commitment to excellence that has made us one of the top schools for boys in the world. An equal-opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and believe strongly in workplace accessibility.
Interested in having your son attend Crescent School?
The application window for September 2023 is now closed. Please contact apply@crescentschol.org if you would like your son added to our wait pool. Enrolment for September 2024 will open on September 1, 2023.
The following important dates and events apply to enrolment applications for September 2023 entry:
Online applications are accepted for September 2023 enrolment.
For applications submitted prior to October 31, 2022, the fee is $225. For applications submitted between November 1 and December 1, 2022, the fee is $275. Late applications submitted from December 2 onward will require a $325 fee.
If the application fee will prohibit your family from submitting an application on behalf of your son(s), please contact a member of the Enrolment Team at apply@crescentschool.org.
Ask Crescent is a series of online events where prospective families can casually drop in during lunch and connect with Crescent’s Enrolment Team. Each session is catered to a specific division or program of interest.
All events begin at 12 p.m. sharp and last 45 minutes long, including a Q&A session at the end. No registration is required.
Click here for the dates, session information, and to access the Zoom link.
We invite you to attend our Middle and Upper School Open House for families interested in enrolling their sons in Grades 7–12 at Crescent in September 2023.
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Centre for Creative Learning (CCL)
Crescent School
2365 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
*Advance registration is requested. Please use this Open House sign-up form to let us know you are coming.
Every Tuesday between November 8–29, we are offering a selection of in-person campus tours for families interested in our Lower (Grades 3-6), Middle (Grades 7 & 8) and Upper (Grades 9-12) Schools. These tours are led by our Student Ambassadors and last 30-45 minutes.
We accept late applications after the deadline. Please note that the application fee is $325 from December 2 onwards.
Late applicants will automatically be placed in the Waitpool. After Offer Day (February 24, 2023), select candidates may be contacted for an interview.
All applicants must complete a grade-specific assessment which takes place online. It is an integral part of the application process.
The dates for these assessments are firmly set in the calendar; alternate dates are not available. Given the importance of this assessment, we strongly recommend that it take precedence over any extracurricular commitments.
This online test is made up of two parts: math and English. No advance preparation is required.
Experience Crescent is a mandatory, in-person event for all Lower School applicants. It provides prospective Crescent students with the opportunity to engage with the three pedagogies that are foundational to a Crescent School education: active, experiential and relational.
There is both a practical and evaluative component to the day.
During this event, boys will:
Participate in activities that focus on collaboration, critical thinking and positive leadership
Engage in experiences that encourage creativity, curiosity and adaptability
Explore and navigate new relationships with others while maintaining a growth mindset, courageous spirit and awareness of self