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.
By Susanna Bellisario, Guidance and University Counsellor at Crescent School
In Upper School, we encourage all the boys to do a lot of self-analysis and reflection to better discover who they are, their strengths and areas of interest. From Mentor discussions to Grade 10 Careers class to one-on-one meetings with the University Counsellors, our aim is to make sure they are well-informed to make university selection decisions in Grade 12. However, regardless of the planning and preparation, it’s completely normal for all the Grade 12 boys to feel angst and anxiety over making their university choices. That’s why we encourage them to learn as much as they can about the universities they are considering.
The Grade 12s question the unknown. Many fear that they won’t get accepted into the program of their choice, that they might disappoint their parents, that their peers will leave them behind, that they will lose their connections. All of this, combined with the need to maintain higher grades, can be daunting for even the strongest of heart. Of course, the boys all need to make a decision in the end. One of the hardest things for many of the boys to do is hit the accept button for one of the offers they receive.
It is important to keep things in perspective. Yes, the competition to get into programs is there, and that’s why we emphasize that it’s important for the boys to be thoughtful about the university programs that they consider. We encourage all the boys to visit the schools they are applying to, so they can identify which ones are a good fit for them.
Here’s what we tell the boys to look for when they visit a university:
Spend time investigating what the first-year courses will be.
Look at the residences and the surrounding community to see what is available to do when you are not in class.
Check out the list of co-curricular activities and the clubs available which will round out your four-year university experience.
Ask about the food plan, what’s on the menu, where to go to do laundry (and how to do laundry!).
The university experience is much more than just courses. It’s the day-to-day activities that will fill life after Crescent School. The more the boys are familiar with what the university they are considering offers, the easier it is for them to actually move to the next step and hit that accept button.