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Associated Hebrew Schools

Toronto, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: Nursery – 8
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Jewish

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $18,700 /year
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

For the 2027–2028 school year, beginning admissions in September 2026 is recommended. Families may tour or attend an open house before applying. Families ready to register should submit an application so student intake meetings can be scheduled. If a child has no report card, a blank document may be uploaded. Tuition assistance applications are processed separately, after acceptance and receipt of the registration package.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Jewish education and secular studies from the early years through Grade 8. Additional Ontario Ministry-inspected courses confer OSSD high school credits and are open to students entering Grade 9 or older.
Accreditation: Ontario high school credit courses are Ontario Ministry-inspected and confer OSSD credits.

Tuition & financial aid details

Tuition frozen at 2025/26 rates.
Five days, Monday–Friday, full day, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; program not identified in text: $13,635.00
Five days, Monday–Friday, half day, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; program not identified in text: $8,305.00
Full day; program not identified in text: $14,685.00
Full day; program not identified in text: $16,615.00
Grades 1–5: $18,700.00
Grades 6–8: $19,750.00
Two-way transportation: $2,260.00
One-way transportation: pickup or drop-off only: $1,430.00
High school credit course, per course: $500 for AHS graduates; $750 for others in the Jewish community

Bursaries & scholarships

Tuition support: Available for full-time programs from Nursery through Grade 8 through a confidential process. Over 46% of students receive subsidies. Applications are processed after acceptance and receipt of the registration package.
Generations Trust Scholarship: Available for children in JK–Grade 8.
UJA Community Scholarship: Available for children in Grades 1–8. Eligibility information and an anonymous scholarship calculator are available at www.dayschoolscholarships.ca.
CWELCC: AHS participates in CWELCC, subsidizing tuition fees for eligible classes at a rate of $22 per day.
Jewish School Loans: UJA and Jewish Free Loan Toronto offer interest-free loans of up to $12,000 per family for tuition at Jewish schools in Ontario, kindergarten–Grade 12.
Judaic Studies scholarship: Annual scholarship, potentially renewable, supports study at approved educational institutions and universities in Israel in Judaic Studies. Application deadline: March 31.

Course descriptions

General Studies

The Ontario-aligned elementary program includes literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts, with hands-on inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. STREAM integrates Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Judaic Studies and Hebrew

Students study Jewish texts, heritage, history, holidays, prayer, Jewish practice, and Hebrew language. Hebrew is used through classroom signage, daily conversation, prayer, activities, and leveled instruction.

Danilack Middle School (Grades 6–8)

A dual curriculum supports general and Judaic studies. Published academic features include math enrichment and competitions, public speaking for all students, levelled Hebrew, guided technology use, and online Torah/Talmud learning with educators in Israel.

Grade 8 high-school credit options

AHS offers selected Ontario high-school credit courses to Grade 8 students. The 2026/27 programme lists business and mathematics examples including BEM1O, BEP2O, and MCR3U; confirm current offerings with the school.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Specializations

Jewish education and values · Early-years coding and robotics

Student life

Facilities

Two campuses: Posluns Education Centre and Hurwich Education Centre. · School-assigned Chromebooks for each student beginning in Grade 4; middle school students may take them home as needed.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Danilack lunchtime clubs: The school lists 25+ staff-supervised clubs. Examples include Glee/choir, band, school newsletter, debate, STEAM, open gym/intramurals, cartooning, photography, Space Club, Chidon HaTanach, games, chess, crochet, mandala, Eco Team, and student-led digital music. The list changes by year.
Student leadership and athletics: Leadership roles include Student Council, Student Ambassadors, and Athletic Council. Competitive sports include soccer, ultimate Frisbee, ice hockey, basketball, cross-country, softball, and volleyball; intramurals and open gym are also offered.

Outdoor activities & education

The official site lists trips to Snow Valley for Grades 6, 7 and 8; a Grade 6 trip to Camp Robin Hood; a Grade 7 Shabbaton; and a Grade 8 graduation trip. The page does not provide dates for each school year or a complete itinerary.

University destinations

Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.
Named on the school’s alumni page as an example of a college or university attended by AHS alumni; not tied to a named graduating class.

About the school

Associated Hebrew Schools (AHS) is a Jewish day school serving Nursery through Grade 8, with two elementary branches and one middle school across two Toronto campuses. Founded in 1907, it combines Jewish education with secular studies.

Location & school highlights

Location

Posluns Education Centre
18 Neptune Drive
south of Bathurst and Wilson
serves Nursery–Grade 5. Hurwich Education Centre
252 Finch Ave. W.
at Bathurst and Finch
houses Kamin Elementary (JK–Grade 5) and Danilack Middle School (Grades 6–8). Subsidized bus services support families across Toronto and the GTA.

What makes the school distinct

Longstanding Jewish educational tradition dating to 1907.
Early-years coding and robotics, with a 1:1 Chromebook program beginning in Grade 4.
Over 46% of students receive tuition subsidies.
Ontario high school credit courses offered to the broader community through flexible hybrid learning.