Now Recruiting: CURIOUS
The York School opens doors for students to go beyond. Discover a world-class, co-ed education that can take you anywhere.
Bring us Your Curious
We’re recruiting students from JK to Grade 12 who are curious about the world around them and ready to go beyond. Discover an innovative academic environment that supports the whole child in a welcoming and inclusive community.
- An Open House is your opportunity to visit us, meet our community, join a small group tour and explore the areas that interest you.
- We invite you to schedule a Campus Tour with a student ambassador or member of our admissions team to explore and see the school in action.
- If you’re unable to meet us in person, a Virtual Event offers insights into specific realms of The York School experience.
We offer a number of events and opportunities for you to discover our difference first-hand.
Fill in the form below to register for an event and step into a world of curiosity that takes students and families beyond.
Where the Curious Go Beyond
The York School is a co-ed, independent school in the heart of Toronto, Canada that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. In 2003, The York School became a leader in meaningful technology integration by creating the department of Learning, Innovation and Technology. The School continues to embrace new technologies, supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom to help curious students become globally minded leaders.
There are many factors that set York apart. Our state-of-the-art urban campuses, focus on social-emotional learning and unparalleled university preparation are just a few of them – but curiosity is what really defines us. Curiosity propels us beyond the walls of our classrooms, beyond the usual projects and field trips, beyond common assumptions about the world. It inspires us to take risks, explore innovative ideas and reach our fullest potential.
We invite you to get curious with us: attend an event, book a tour, and experience our community to learn what makes our world so special.
The IB Advantage at York
The York School is proud to be the first English language independent school in Canada to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. We continue to maintain a strong working relationship with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), allowing us to be on the cutting edge of IB innovation. Our graduates consistently score well above the IB world average.
Our IB approach to learning is cross-curricular and project-based, which means that whether students are in English class or Science class, they’re studying similar themes and concepts. Our collaborative teaching model enables students to approach learning through multiple lenses.
At every level, York’s IB programs nurture age and stage appropriate personal development and academic achievement. Every day, our teachers challenge our students to think critically, ask the right questions, demonstrate curiosity and think across disciplines.
Beyond Expectation:
Our Difference
Our philosophy of curiosity inspires more than what we learn. It guides our interactions with each other and the world around us. The result is an innovative, inclusive community where well-being and belonging are as important as academic success. When you visit our campuses, you step into a world where every student is empowered to thrive as their authentic self in a community where relationships are built on empathy, trust and mutual respect.
Junior School
JK to Grade 6
In the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP), we nurture students’ natural curiosity. The foundation of the PYP is a commitment to guided inquiry: When students are empowered to ask questions and participate fully in the learning process, learning is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant.
Middle School
Grade 7 to Grade 8
During this vital growth period, we support each individual student’s development toward greater independence within a collaborative learning environment. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP), which includes Grade 9 and 10, combines academic excellence with opportunities to engage in the world. MYP students learn how to critically evaluate personal and global issues while developing their approach to learning.
Senior School
Grade 9 to Grade 12
Our Senior School learners embrace new challenges, dig deep, and emerge as confident citizens of the world. After completing the IB Middle Years Program in Grade 10, students enter the challenging two-year IB Diploma Program, recognized globally as the gold standard in education. This highly prestigious program prepares our students for the intellectual rigour of university by fostering the skills necessary for success.
Beyond York
In the past five years, graduates from The York School have gone to top ranked universities around the world such as:
Canada
United States
UK & Europe
"I received a great education through the IB, and York's extracurricular activities gave me leadership opportunities that allowed me to become more of a self starter and take on initiatives."
Eric Morgan '01, Alumni & Parent to Ben '30
"York was a great place to learn and grow as a person. It's a school where teachers have a personal connection with you and really care about your education. I'm lucky enough to have excellent friendships that have stood the test of time. We've grown up together and it's fun to reminisce about York."
Franklin Cameron '05, Alumni
"We've been impressed by the attentiveness of the teachers and support staff. They are able to identify learning styles early and tailor their approaches so that both our kids feel supported and thrive."
Stacey Weisberg, Parent to Poppy '34, Pearse '32
Pamela Ritchie, Mother of Wren and Sarah
"We were living in a house that backed on to the Junior School playground and our first impression was very positive. The children always seemed joyful and the bright-eyed teachers that surrounded them were clearly living their calling. The York School has the vibe of a very special place."
"The hands-on experiences we had during ICE were transformative for me."
Julia Band Orange '22, Alumni
"The thing about York is that I always felt it was where it belonged. I always had that sense of community."
Karooni Ahmed '18, Alumni
"The culture has remained consistent and the evolving nature of the school's international community of highly engaged educators, staff, parents and students has further enriched the experience for all of us."
Michael Bowen, Parent to Henry '17, Audrey '20, Ross '23
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