private

Montcrest School

658 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2P1

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Principal: Patricia MacDonald
Program type: Site based only
Associations: Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $34,500 – $50,225 /year
Application deadline: 2027-05-31
Application fee: CAD $300.00 for international students.
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: No
SSAT required: No
Open house: Student-led tours available starting in September on Tuesdays and Thursdays on alternating schedule; entry-grade specific information sessions and virtual 'Meet the Parents' sessions held each fall; Middle School information evening on November 5th.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive
Class size: 8 — 22 students

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Course descriptions

Kindergarten

A play-based early-years programme focused on foundational learning, curiosity and social development.

Grades 1–3

Builds essential academic foundations through joyful exploration, growing independence, interest-led learning and development of self-awareness and confidence.

Grades 4–6

Deepens academic engagement and supports discovery, early independence and self-awareness as students explore learning within and beyond the classroom.

Grades 7–8

Develops leadership, organization and responsibility through academic and co-curricular experiences, with support for the Grade 9 high-school application and placement process.

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Student life

Sports

CISAA sports listed by the school include volleyball · badminton · basketball · track and field · ultimate · cross-country · futsal · curling and flag football. Its gender-inclusive Open Sport offerings include basketball · futsal · tripleball · badminton · kickball · handball · tennis · rock climbing and dance. Offerings vary by season and grade.

Arts

The school describes Drama · Music and Visual Arts as part of each child’s learning journey · with opportunities for creative expression · problem-solving and student-led projects.

Facilities

Academic facilities · Recess areas · Specialized classrooms · Library

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Author’s Club
Challenge Book Club
Chess Club
First Lego League Robotics
Montcrest Reads
Primary French Club
Social Justice Book Club
Storytime Crafts
MarComms & Yearbook

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor learning sites: The official campus page says the curriculum includes regular educational visits to Riverdale Farm and access to Todmorden Mills’ wildflower preserve.
High-school Outdoor and Experiential Education Week: The school’s outdoor education materials describe experiential learning in parks, ravines and community sites; activities and destinations vary by grade and year.

University destinations

Not applicable: Montcrest serves JK–Grade 8. The official site reports Grade 9 high-school destinations and transition guidance
not university placements.

About the school

Montcrest is a JK to Grade 8 school offering student-centred learning in a caring and nurturing environment.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 658 Broadview Ave
Toronto
ON
M4K 2P1
Canada
in a vibrant neighbourhood that provides opportunities for learning beyond campus.

What makes the school distinct

JK–Grade 8 co-educational school
four-stage
student-centred programme
academic clubs
arts and inclusive athletics
outdoor learning at Riverdale Farm and Todmorden Mills
dedicated Grade 9 high-school transition and placement guidance. The school’s published high-school destinations include Bishop Strachan
Crescent
Danforth CI
De La Salle
Greenwood
Havergal
Hotchkiss (US boarding)
Malvern CI
Metropolitan Prep
Monarch Park CI
Riverdale CI
Rosedale Heights
Royal St. George’s
St. Michael’s
St. Clement’s and The Study Academy.