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.
Thanks to months of planning and a united effort by staff, faculty, students and parents, Crescent School reopened safely on September 8, bringing our boys back to classes on campus for the first time since late March.
Over 95% of Crescent students chose to return to learn on campus. These students will be attending full-day classes, five days a week. Schedules are now “quadmestered” to allow the boys to remain in grade-level cohorts for optimal learning. Classrooms have been equipped with high-quality cameras and microphones to provide at-home learners with opportunities to participate in class activities via Zoom.
The safe reopening was the result of 90 days of planning, testing and implementing facility enhancements and procedures, including:
Conducting extensive health & safety training for faculty and staff over a two-week period in late August.
Launching the new Crescent Safe screening app, used daily by all students, faculty and staff coming to campus.
Dramatically transforming the school's facilities, with 24 new learning spaces to maximize physical distancing, and advanced cleaning, air circulation and filtration, no-touch water and washroom utilities, and daily cleaning practices that align with new public health guidelines.
Designing curriculum that incorporates on-campus learning as well as remote-learning options.
"In every decision we make, the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, faculty and families is paramount," says Headmaster Michael Fellin. "I'm proud to say that our efforts not only meet the provincial safety standard, they exceed it."
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