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.
As the Dean of Studies, the myriad of articles and professional development opportunities that come across my desk and arrive daily in my inbox is at times overwhelming. It can be difficult separating the useful and relevant − research, opinion pieces, new ideas and political initiatives − from the rest of the pile. The key is to find that sensible middle ground and then use the School’s mission and ethos to hone into our sweet spot, always through the lens of our Strategic Academic Plan.
With well over 30 years of experience in academia, I can say without reservation that the lexicon of educational terminology continues to expand at a dizzying rate. Design principles promoting personalized-learning, digital literacy, design-thinking and project-based learning abound; pedagogies are experiential and active; there is urgency in developing 21st century skills like creativity, self-awareness, resilience and maintaining one’s wellbeing; and the list goes on. These concepts and many others are now commonplace in school brochures and marketing literature. In fact, these terms and more can be found throughout Crescent’s own Strategic Academic Plan.
So how does all this information help educators stay at the leading edge of their game? When doing my reading, I ask myself three basic questions:
Does the concept improve student learning?
Does it align with our mission?
How will this concept translate to what is actually happening in the classroom?
In some cases the outcomes are not easily quantifiable and there are many examples in education where schools clearly do not deliver on their promise. The same cannot be said about Crescent. Having the opportunity to visit many of our classrooms and having conversations with our boys, I can say that Crescent teachers are delivering on our promise. There are so many innovative practices taking place within and outside our school that enrich the boys learning and engage them in their studies. I am proud to say that our teachers are putting all those words into meaningful action!