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.
Artist Edward Burtynsky Enthralls Crescent Students
“Breathtakingly beautiful” and “hauntingly apocalyptic” – that’s how the work of world-renowned landscape photographer and documentarian Edward Burtynsky has been described. At a special Crescent School presentation on March 28, 2019, he enthralled Upper School students with his art and his environmental message.
Burtynsky has devoted his career to documenting how humanity as a species has altered the landscape of our planet. His epic images of recycling yards, mine tailings, quarries and refineries around the world bring home how industry has transformed nature.
During the question-and-answer session at the presentation, a student asked Burtynsky “what can we do?” in the face of planetary devastation. “It’s a daunting question,” Burtynsky said, because “Canada is a small country relative to the billions of people on this planet.” He said there are ways that Canadians can bring about change. The first is through “personal behaviour” and making choices about the foods we eat or the carbon footprint we leave. He said the second way is “through your wallet” by supporting industries and products that are kinder to the environment, such as electronic cars. Lastly, he said, you can make change by “how you vote” and supporting government with strong environmental policies and regulations.
Burtynsky’s presentation was made possible by the John Tansey Endowment Fund at Crescent. It was the first in a series of events that Crescent is holding to commemorate Earth Month. One of these will be a presentation by Nicholas De Pencier and Jennifer Baichwal, the filmmakers who collaborated with Burtynsky to create their award-winning film trilogy: Manufactured Landscapes, Watermark and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch.