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.
At Crescent School, we are very proud of our generous community of current and past parents, alumni, grandparents and friends.
For decades, our Crescent family has supported capital projects, program enhancements and student financial aid, to make our school better for current students and the next generation of boys of promise. That legacy of giving continues today.
Our Great Boys campaign, which concluded in 2015, raised over $34 million including $5 million from Parent Annual Giving. Through this campaign, Crescent added Innes Field, the Margaret Donnelly Lower School Library, the Lau Family Wing, the Latifi Family Commons and the Middle and Upper School Library for our boys to use and learn in every day. Great Boys also expanded our programmatic offerings in the areas of Robotics, Crescent Student Services, International Outreach and Student Financial Assistance.
In 2021–22, our parents contributed more than $1.2M through the Parent Annual Giving program. We are so proud of this wonderful generosity shown by our parents each and every year.
Donations to Parent Annual Giving will directly support the first phase of capital projects as identified in the Master Campus Plan. The impact of Crescent’s May 2021 acquisition of the Bob Rumball Centre property (located at the north end of the school’s campus) on our campus redevelopment plans is underway and will be confirmed in the 2022–23 school year. These capital projects are not covered by tuition and will greatly enhance the Crescent experience of our boys now and for years to come. Parent Annual Giving also supports Student Financial Assistance.