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.
Eight members of Crescent's Middle School Team 610 are heading to the provincial tournament after an excellent showing at the VEX IQ tournament held at Runnymede Collegiate Institute on December 14, 2019.
Crescent sent 10 four-member teams to the tournament, eight from Middle School and two from Lower School. There were 38 teams competing overall at the tournament, and only five teams qualified for the provincials.
Crescent students earned significant recognition at the tournament.
Team 610A (Grade 8 students Eric Mao, Yusuf Lum and Connor Macmillan and Grade 7 student Andi Song, shown left to right in photo) won the Excellence Award. The highest award presented in the VEX IQ Challenge, the Excellence Award honours a team that exemplifies overall excellence in creating a high quality VEX robotics program. This team is a strong contender in numerous award categories. Team 610A qualified for a spot at the provincials.
Team 610B (Grade 8 students Ken Cheng, Jason Teng and Jason Yee and Grade 7 student Owen Ford) won the STEM Research Project Award, which also qualified them for a spot at the provincial competition. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Research Project Award is presented to the team that shares the most effective STEM Research Project presentation. This presentation, as well as the follow-up discussion with judges, effectively demonstrates the students’ significant depth of understanding of their topic and research findings.
Also of note at the Runnymede tournament, Team 610D (Grade 8 students Alex Kim and Kevin Yao and Grade 7 students Leon Zhao and Ayra Farhangdoost) placed fourth in the Robotics Teamwork challenge and ranked 10th in Robotics Skills in the Canada Middle School division.
The VEX IQ provincial tournament takes place on March 7, 2020 in Brampton.
"We're very proud of all the boys for their efforts at this tournament," says Crescent's Robotics Technician, Tony Qian. "This was a big win for Crescent."