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.
Crescent Student Competes For Canada In Astronomy & Astrophysics
Grade 11 student Felix Yu (pictured, centre) was one of five young people representing Canada at the 2017 International Olympiad for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) held in Thailand in November. High school and first-year university students from 45 countries competed in the event. Scores were based on two written exams and one practical test to observe and identify astronomical objects.
While the Canadians didn’t finish in the top rankings, Felix says it was an exciting experience: “It was great to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share a common interest in astrophysics and astronomy.” Now he is looking forward to the 2018 IOAA, as well as preparing to compete for a spot at the next International Physics Olympiad.
Felix says he has always loved physics. “The things I’m interested in are things you can’t see or touch,” he says, “things that are super-far away, like astronomy, or things that are so small that even a microscope can’t see them, like atoms.”
He got involved in the IOAA through his participation in the annual national high school physics contest. Last year, his physics contest results qualified him for the national physics camp, where the top students are selected for Canada’s team at the International Physics Olympiad. Although Felix didn’t make the cut for the team, he took the opportunity to apply for the IOAA instead. His results on the IOAA qualifying exam were the second highest in Canada, qualifying him for Canada’s IOAA team.
“Going from physics to astronomy and astrophysics is relatively easy, because astrophysics is a branch of physics,” says Felix. He says competing on the Canadian physics team is still his goal.
Felix also works with Crescent faculty member Professor Jeff Lee on his research at Baylor University. Professor Lee invited him to be an honorary member of the Baylor graduate research group called EUCOS, which studies early universe cosmology and string theory. “In our current models, classical physics breaks down when you get too close to the early universe,” says Felix. “Certain researchers have proposed using string theory to try to figure that out.”
Felix is named as a contributor on a EUCOS research paper being published by Professor Lee, which is currently in peer review.
“The cool part is that I’m working directly on research that is literally the cutting edge of human knowledge,” says Felix. “And it’s really interesting to see the process of a paper being developed. As a high school student, we aren’t typically exposed to these things. This opportunity is just cool.”