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Montcrest School

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Fees CA$36,600 - 52,650
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 330
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 8
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Montcrest is a JK–Grade 8 independent day school in central Toronto that blends small classes with a four-stage grade-band curriculum. JK–SK emphasizes play-based learning, curiosity, relationships, early literacy and numeracy, resilience, and celebrating individuality. Grades 1–3, Discovering, Growing & Connecting, cultivate joyful exploration, belonging, and development of academic skills, self-awareness and confidence. Grades 4–6, Igniting Growth & Discovery, focus on daily adventure, independence, and deeper engagement with the curriculum. Grades 7–8, Igniting Adventure & Ambition, prepare students for high school through an integrated two-year experience that builds independence and critical thinking. Across all grades, Learning Principles are woven through curriculum, School Life & Co-Curriculars, including Arts, Athletics and leadership opportunities, with ongoing emphasis on holistic development and small-class learning. The campus on Broadview Avenue blends historic homes with spaces designed for learning. Real-world connections come from Riverdale Farm and Todmorden Mills, and Montcrest's four House system (Cedar, Mulberry, Sumac, Tamarack) plus a Community Garden Project enrich leadership.

658 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P1, Canada

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The Essentials

Montcrest School has 330 pupils, typical class sizes of 8.

Location
658 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P1, Canada

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 8 (JK–Grade 8)

Type
Co-educational, independent day school

Additional learning support
Student Success Team with co-teaching models; Small Classes (approx. 8:1) for neurodiverse learners; Empower Reading program

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
Lunch program; Aftercare & After School Programs; active transportation encouraged; Broadview subway nearby; transportation options include Argo school bus services to the Beaches area

Bus service
Argo school bus services to the Beaches area
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Montcrest School ranges from CAD 36,600 to CAD 52,650 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application Fee: CAD 200 for domestic applicants. CAD 300 for international applicants.

Registration and initial deposits

- New Student Registration Fee (one-time, non-refundable): CAD 6,000 for new students entering SK–Grade 8. For new families starting in JK the New Student Registration Fee is CAD 3,000.
- First tuition deposit (non-refundable): CAD 5,000 payable upon acceptance / re-registration. This deposit is applied against the total tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual totals)

- Junior Kindergarten (JK): CAD 36,600 per year.
- Senior Kindergarten (SK): CAD 36,600 per year.
- Grades 1–5: CAD 42,300 per year.
- Grades 6–8: CAD 42,300 tuition plus a Band Fee of CAD 350 = CAD 42,650 total per year.
- Small Class option (where offered): Grades up to 5 Small Class CAD 52,300 per year; Grades 6–8 Small Class CAD 52,300 tuition plus CAD 350 Band Fee = CAD 52,650 per year.

Payment plans and billing schedule (how annual tuition can be paid)

All payment plans require the CAD 5,000 instalment due upon acceptance / re-registration (applies to JK/SK, Grades 1–8 and Small Class entries). The balance is payable under one of the following options:

- Option 1 — One additional payment:
- Single remaining payment due July 1, 2026.
- Amounts after the CAD 5,000 deposit: JK/SK CAD 31,600; Grades 1–8 CAD 37,300; Small Class CAD 47,300.

- Option 2 — Two additional payments:
- Payments due July 1, 2026 and December 1, 2026.
- JK/SK: CAD 21,600 (July 1) and CAD 10,000 (Dec 1).
- Grades 1–8: CAD 25,300 (July 1) and CAD 12,000 (Dec 1).
- Small Class: CAD 31,300 (July 1) and CAD 16,000 (Dec 1).

- Option 3 — Monthly plan (10 additional payments):
- Ten monthly payments from July 1, 2026 through April 1, 2027.
- Monthly amounts: JK/SK CAD 3,200; Grades 1–8 CAD 3,770; Small Class CAD 4,770. These are the amounts in addition to the CAD 5,000 deposit.

- Monthly billing note: online banking payments to Montcrest School are due on the 1st of each month.

Additional and program-specific fees

- Band Fee: CAD 350 for all students in Grades 6–8 (included in the Grades 6–8 total listed above).
- One-time Laptop Purchase Fee: Applies to all Grade 6 students (new and returning) and new Grade 7 & 8 students when opting into the device purchase; cost is determined each year and will be invoiced in July or September if chosen.
- Excursions and academic resources for Kindergarten are included in the JK/SK tuition as stated.
- Uniforms, optional co-curricular charges, aftercare fees, and other incidentals may apply; these are billed separately from the base tuition and are not included in the annual tuition totals above. (Specific uniform and aftercare fees are available through the school's resources for families.)

Refund information

- The New Student Registration Fee (CAD 6,000 for SK–Grade 8; CAD 3,000 for new families starting in JK) is one-time and non-refundable. The first tuition deposit of CAD 5,000 is also non-refundable. No other specific prorated refund schedule for withdrawal or mid-year refunds is published alongside these fee items.

Billing and payment methods (how you may pay)

- Online banking / bill payment: Accepted from major Canadian banks (Bank of Montreal, RBC, PC Financial, TD Canada Trust, CIBC, Scotiabank). Payee name: Montcrest School. Account name / online account number format: first four letters of the child's surname followed by 001 (example: Smith = SMIT001). Online banking payments are due on the 1st of each month.
- Interac e-Transfer: Accepted to [email protected].
- Credit card: Accepted via Plastiq (secure third-party service). A service charge from Plastiq applies and is payable to Plastiq.

Other billing notes and items to expect

- Tuition and fees for the coming school year are set by the Board of Governors and are published in January each year.
- Financial assistance (bursaries) is available for families in Grades 1–8 through an application process; deadlines are published for current and prospective families.

Limitations / missing published details

- A general, detailed tuition-refund schedule (for example, pro rata refunds by withdrawal date or a full-year liability statement) beyond the explicitly stated non-refundable items is not published with the tuition summary and payment-plan materials provided. The non-refundable items listed above are the only explicit refund-related statements published with the 2026–27 tuition materials.
Academics

Montcrest School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Montcrest is a JK to Grade 8 school in Toronto with a grade-band curriculum organized around four learning stages. Kindergarten JK & SK cultivates curiosity and builds strong foundations through play-based learning, with an emphasis on relationships, early literacy and numeracy, resilience, emotions and celebrating individuality. Grades 1–3 focus on Discovering, Growing & Connecting, emphasizing joyful exploration, a sense of belonging, and the development of academic skills, self-awareness and confidence. Grades 4–6 focus on Igniting Growth & Discovery, fostering daily adventure, early independence and deeper engagement with the curriculum to build academic skills. Grades 7–8 focus on Igniting Adventure & Ambition, preparing students for high school through an integrated two-year experience that develops independence, critical thinking and a deep sense of belonging. Across all grades, Learning Principles are woven into practice through curriculum, projects and School Life & Co-Curriculars, including Arts, Athletics and leadership opportunities, with a continuing emphasis on holistic development and small-class learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes are a feature of Montcrest's learning approach. The Small Class Support Model provides a typical student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 to support neurodiverse learners and deliver targeted instruction.

Higher Education Progression
Life after Montcrest includes a Grade 9 Application and Placement program to help families identify best-fit high schools. High School destinations include Bishop Strachan School, Crescent School, Danforth Collegiate Technical Institute, De La Salle College, Greenwood College School, Havergal College, Hotchkiss School (US Boarding), Malvern Collegiate Institute, Metropolitan Preparatory Academy, Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, Riverdale Collegiate Institute, Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, Royal St. George's College, St. Michael's College School, St. Clement's School, The Study Academy, The York School, and Toronto Prep School.

Gifted and Talented
Challenge & Support includes an enriched curriculum for deeper learning, co-teaching and a Student Success Team to provide targeted support and enrichment. The Empower Reading program offers remedial and reading-specific support, while Small Class Support Model and Goal Setting through Student Profiles tailor instruction to individual learners; these elements together support diverse learning needs and advanced learning opportunities.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Let's Chat. Families schedule an online admissions book a chat with the admissions team; sessions start in mid-September. The chat is an opportunity to learn about Montcrest and to partner with the family through the admissions process. 2. Meet the Admissions Team. The admissions team provides information about the school and answers questions as part of the process; this helps families understand program fit and enrollment pathways. 3. Apply. Families begin by submitting an online application; international applicants follow the International Application Process (Admissions Chat, online application, online assessment, application review, and application decision). The Apply Now link is available to start the process. 4. Visit Montcrest. Campus Tours are 30 minutes, led by a Montcrest Student Ambassador, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays on an alternating schedule at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.; register through the inquiry form. Information Sessions are held each fall for entry grades. 5. Key Dates and Decisions. The application deadline for September entry is December 1, 2025; for 2026-27 entry, deadlines include financial aid and re-enrolment timelines; the application response date is February 20, 2026 and the withdrawal deadline is May 29, 2026; a common offer date occurs on February 20, 2026. 6. Enrollment and Fees. If offered a place, a New Student Registration Fee of $6,000 is payable upon acceptance, and a non-refundable first tuition deposit of $5,000 is due; a Laptop Purchase Fee applies for Grades 6-8; JK/SK tuition is $36,600; Grades 1-5 tuition is $42,300; Grades 6-8 tuition is $42,300 plus a $350 Band Fee. 7. Financial Arrangements. Montcrest offers Financial Assistance through a bursary program for eligible students in Grades 1-8; applications are submitted online via Apple Financial Services by November 15 for current families and December 15 for new families; bursaries are allocated based on demonstrated need and to support as many families as possible.

Scholarships
Montcrest provides modest financial assistance through a bursary program for students in Grades 1-8 based on demonstrated financial need; eligibility is determined through an online bursary application submitted via Apple Financial Services by November 15 for current families and December 15 for new families each year; bursary funds are allocated to as many families as possible.
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