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.
Just like its students, Crescent School receives “report cards” too, as part of the accreditation process led by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS). Crescent’s recent accreditation report was its strongest yet, with dozens of commendations and the lowest number of recommendations it has ever received.
The CAIS report included high praise for Crescent’s commitment to its mission.
“The school’s greatest strength is their community-wide commitment to the mission of developing ‘Men of Character from Boys of Promise.’ Rarely has a school so embraced its mission. It is infused at every level of its organization,” stated Bud Patel, Head of Brentwood College School and Chair of the Visiting Committee in Crescent’s accreditation.
Crescent School engaged in its latest accreditation process this past spring – a year ahead of schedule. The accelerated timeline, made at Crescent’s request, served to benchmark Crescent’s programs and operations in Year 1 of its Strategic Plan.
“We used accreditation as a way to ‘get under the hood’ in terms of our current academic program,” Headmaster Michael Fellin told the audience at the Crescent School Town Hall in September. The resulting report from CAIS indicated that Crescent’s engine is running very smoothly.
“What it suggests is that we stand on the shoulders of giants, those who have made our School what it is today,” said Headmaster Fellin at the Town Hall. “We aren’t taking it for granted.”
The 83-page accreditation report documents how far Crescent has progressed and sets guideposts for the next stage of its journey. Crescent must address the report’s 14 recommendations for improvement over the next two years.
Once Crescent’s Board of Governors has completed its review and formally accepted the report, it will be fully shared with the entire Crescent community.