private

Crestwood School

411 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1N9

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 6
Gender: Coed
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Principal: Dalia Eisen

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $25,000 – $35,200 /year
Enrolment fee: New Family Fee listed; amount not provided.
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: No
SSAT required: No
Open house: December 11, 2026 · December 16, 2026 · January 6, 2027 · February 26, 2027 · March 11, 2027

Admissions process

Submit an online application for Crestwood School (JK, SK, and Grades 1–6) or Crestwood Preparatory College (Grades 7–12); the school will contact applicants about next steps. · Applicants to Grades 7, 8, and 9 must complete entrance assessments in English and Math. Crestwood arranges assessment dates after application. · Application deadline: December 2026; specific date to be announced. · Families are encouraged to visit, tour the campuses, and meet staff and students. Private tours can be booked through admissions.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional
Class size: Varies
Accreditation: Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum · Middle States Accreditation

Tuition & financial aid details

Bursaries & scholarships

Tuition Assistance
The Head of School Scholarship
The Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation
Apple Financial: Listed under financial and academic assistance.
The Roy Pejcinovski Scholarship Fund

Course descriptions

Junior and Senior Kindergarten: mathematics, reading, written and oral expression, environmental studies and introductory French, together with music, physical education, art, drama and information technology.

Primary (Grades 1–3): reading, writing and arithmetic, environmental studies, art, drama, music, physical education, French, STEM and library learning.

Junior (Grades 4–6): reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, French, art, drama, music and physical education; students build research, organization and study skills. Instrumental music is available in Grades 4–6.

Additional support includes the Empower Reading intervention and small-group resource support in math and language; availability depends on student needs.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Professional media production · Computer engineering and robotics · Communications Technology · Computer Engineering Technology

Languages

English · French (DELF program offered)

Student life

Facilities

3D printing technology · Professional photography and videography gear · Adobe Creative Suite software · Industry-standard equipment and software

Clubs & extracurricular activities

The Lower School lists a changing set of co-curricular examples, including Snapology, pickleball, DanceFit, creative clay, beading, STEAM makers, Tae Kwon Do, Puzzle Pals, Doodle Club, music theatre, chess, Comic Creators, Mad Science, interior design, art, ball hockey/lacrosse, Kids Lit Quiz, choir, student newspaper, and community service/art committees. Verify the current term schedule with the school.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor education: Grade 6 students have an overnight stay at an outdoor education centre; Crestwood does not name a current facility or annual dates on the reviewed page.
Athletics and outdoor recreation: The school lists fall and spring Sports Days, intramural and extramural sports, house competitions and playground/outdoor recreational space. Sports include cross-country running, soccer, softball, volleyball, badminton and other team activities.
Field trips and community activities: Field trips and community-service activities are part of the Lower School program; destinations and annual schedules are not specified on the reviewed page.

About the school

Founded in 1980, Crestwood serves students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 through Crestwood School (JK–Grade 6) and Crestwood Preparatory College (Grades 7–12), emphasizing personal and academic growth.

Location & school highlights

Location

Two campuses in Toronto
Ontario: Lower School at 411 Lawrence Avenue East
M3C 1N9
Upper School at 217 Brookbanks Drive
M3A 2T7.

What makes the school distinct

Admissions emphasizes finding the right fit for prospective students and their families.
Staff and faculty collectively bring decades of experience in education.
Crestwood Preparatory College partners with Homestay Plus for international student accommodations with carefully selected Canadian host families, including guardianship and airport transfer services.