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.
Campers Around The World Enjoy Crescent Summer Camps
Cooking, financial literacy, backyard adventures, coding, screenwriting, theatre arts and more: Crescent Camps offered a wide range of online programs this summer, enjoyed by campers around the world.
More than 280 campers participated in the Summer Camp programs, from their homes and cottages in Ontario, as well as from Quebec, western Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Tokyo and the Middle East. One camp had campers participating from three different time zones.
There were 21 different online Crescent Camps over six-week period in June and July 2020, plus a no-fee "Get Moving @Crescent" program offering three daily 20-minute workouts for children and teens.
“Our wide range of camps offered in small time segments throughout the day gave families a lot of flexibility,” says Crescent Camps Director Donna MacKenzie. “Parents and campers could choose from a wide array of camp options, and also how much time they wanted to spend in camp in a given day or week.”
While Crescent Camps could not offer in-person programs due to COVID-19 precautions, it kept its commitment to providing a high-quality camp experience. All camps had a camper-to-staff ratio of 8:1 or better, and the staff included 13 Crescent School faculty members. The camp programs were designed to make the most of the online experience, with activities that allowed campers to interact and build friendships while exploring their interests and learning new things.