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. Or, 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 fulfil 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 March Break and Summer Camps and After School programs for children 6 years and older. 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.
Since 1913, character has been at the centre of a Crescent School education.
Crescent’s founder, Jimmy James, believed that it was important to establish a school that was “kinder and gentler than the fierce caning world” of the time. He wanted Crescent School to emphasize character development as much as drilling the rigorous academic standards of the day. This philosophy continues in our second century.
An integral part of our mission and our values.
Our focus on character development is part of Crescent's DNA. It involves a deep, uncompromising commitment to three critical areas that we believe bring out the best in boys: character-in-action, relational learning and mentoring.
We do not have a character class at our school, nor do we do homework on this subject or test our students on it. Instead, we are a culture that has regular conversations about character where we reference our core values every day. And we are a school where everyone – from our adult population to our students – truly understands our mission.
How we build character.
Character conversations occur in the classroom. For instance, in disciplinary situations a teacher will ask: Which core values were not met today? Then, they will direct the boys back to demonstrating these values.
Character development extends beyond our classrooms. It is an inherent part of the five
co-curricular activities we call “Character-in-Action” programs: arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics. They are where character is grown through experience, not theory.
While all of these programs have experiences that are unique to them, they have core learning that is common. Each develops character through teamwork, resilience, courage, empathy and the understanding that one’s personal contribution contributes toward grander, greater success.
Our commitment to character continues.
Crescent’s Strategic Priorities 2020-2024 and our Strategic Academic Plan, The Crescent Way, reaffirm our commitment to character development. We continue to reflect on ways to improve how we incorporate character into our day-to-day work through our partnerships, faculty research initiatives and professional development.