FAQs

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• What are the entry grade years for Crescent School?

  Here is the estimated new student intake by grade:
  
  

  Grade 3: 28–32 students
  
  

  Grade 4: 8–12 students
  
  

  Grade 5: 16–20 students
  
  

  Grade 6: 10–15 students
  
  

  Grade 7: 25–30 students
  
  

  Grade 8: 0–5 students
  
  

  Grade 9: 25–30 students
  
  Grade 10: 0–5 students
  
  

  Grade 11: 0–5 students

• What is the typical class size at Crescent School?

  Typical class sizes are:
  
  Grade 3: 2 classes at 14–18 boys per class
  
  Grade 4: 2 classes at 18–20 boys per class
  
  Grade 5: 3 classes at 18–22 boys per class
  
  Grade 6: 4 classes at 18–22 boys per class
  
  Grades 7 & 8: 5 classes at 18–22 boys per class
  
  Grades 9–12: varies by course and subject

• What is the cost of attending Crescent School?

  Tuition fees for the 2024–2025 school year are $41,965. Tuition at Crescent School includes our exceptional lunch program. 
  
  Each student is assigned a Student Billing Account where both tuition and sundry charges will appear. Sundry charges include purchases from the Coyote's Den and supplemental charges. Each month, parents will receive an email directing them to the Green Room where the Student Billing Account statement detailing outstanding tuition and sundry charges can be found. Click here for a list of supplemental charges.
  
  Families are also encouraged to make an annual donation of $2,500 on behalf of each son attending Crescent.
  
  

  New students, for their first year only, pay an enrolment fee currently set at $10,000. This fee is in addition to tuition. It is non-refundable and payable upon notification of acceptance of our offer.

• Does Crescent School offer financial assistance?

  Yes. Crescent offers over $1.3 million in needs-based financial assistance each year to boys of promise in Grades 5–12.

• How do I arrange to visit Crescent School?

  Click here to see how you can visit our campus.

• What role does entrance testing play in the admissions process?

  We collect information about every applicant. Testing is one part of the process. The entrance assessment allows our committee to compare candidates across a standardized measure. Report cards continue to be our main source of information concerning an applicant’s academic potential.

• Do you accept international students? Do you offer an ESL program?

  International students who exhibit a proficiency in English are welcome to apply. Crescent School does not offer an ESL program.

• What kind of boy succeeds at Crescent?

  Boys who thrive at Crescent are engaged citizens who possess curiosity and a developing growth mindset. They are willing to be courageous, show compassion for others, have self-awareness, and collaborate effectively. Our annual attrition rate of only 2–3 per cent indicates that most boys who are accepted remain at Crescent through to graduation.

• Why is Crescent School an all-boys school?

  Crescent is a school for boys by intention: we understand how boys learn, play and grow. Studies indicate that boys develop learning skills and abilities at a different rate than girls, particularly in terms of reading, writing and organizational skills in the early years. Social skills also develop at different stages. In its all-male environment, Crescent can utilize guidelines for development that are in line with current research findings on how boys learn. The school also provides ample opportunities for physical education and sports that address the kinesthetic aspects of a boy’s growth and development. We encourage boys to explore opportunities within our Character-in-Action programs whether it be athletics, arts, robotics, business or outreach. As a day school, the students have ample exposure to social growth at home and on the weekend. Crescent School also provides co-educational, co-curricular opportunities such as drama productions, athletics, and social events with students from other schools.
  
  Learn more about why Crescent is an all-boys school

• Does Crescent School have a before-school and after-school care program?

  Crescent School is pleased to offer CoyoteCare to our Lower School families (boys in Grades 3–6) who require child supervision outside of regular school hours.
  
  There is an extra charge for this program.

• Do you offer a food services program?

  Yes, a daily lunch is included in the tuition fee. Hot entrees with sides, soups, sandwiches, and salad bar options are available daily. Fresh fruit and rotating desserts are also featured. Accommodations are made for students with special dietary needs.

• Where do Crescent graduates attend university?

  Crescent graduates are admitted to top universities in Canada, the United States and abroad. Our Guidance and University Counsellors provide expert advice and resources to help boys and their families determine the programs that are the best fit for their aspirations.
  
  

  Click here to see where our most recent graduates are heading.