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.
Hundreds of enthusiastic students have returned to soccer, cross-country and volleyball as Crescent School’s athletics programming resumes for the first time since March 2020. Students are signing up for teams and tryouts at an unprecedented pace: more than 75% of Lower School students have signed up for sports this fall, as have two-thirds of Middle and Upper School students. Director of Athletics Fraser Bertram says the impact on students is palpable. “Whether they were crawling up the cross-country hill at the back or running drills on the soccer field, they all had smiles on their faces,” he shares.
The students aren’t the only ones smiling: most coaches are also Crescent teachers, who appreciate the opportunity to return to the field with the boys. To do anything “normal” in a pandemic requires the careful execution of health and safety measures, which the coaches have gladly accommodated. “It’s taken a lot to make this work. Without the diligence of our staff, this wouldn’t be happening,” Bertram says. “If you were watching a soccer practice, what you’d see would look relatively normal — but there are extra precautions at every step.” Reliable strategies are keeping students safe and healthy while they get their exercise: Middle and Upper School students are grouped by grade to minimize exposures, while Lower School students are participating in their Home Form cohorts. Handwashing, mask wearing and physical distancing have helped as well.
While the future remains uncertain, Mr. Bertram is maintaining his focus on the present. Team schedules are full with practices, games and inter-school competition. Students have spent the last 18 months asking Mr. Bertram when athletics would start again; they now have their answer.