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York Community Gives Back - Annual Fund in Action
Read MoreDonations to York’s Annual Fund support our school’s highest priorities. This past year, families had the choice of directing their donations to the specific division their children were in, needs-based bursaries for talented and deserving students, or the Head’s Initiative Fund. The Head’s Initiative Fund is among the most popular designations for Annual Fund gifts, as it empowers Struan Robertson to provide teachers and faculty with immediate funding for projects that directly enhance the student experience. -
Donor Spotlight: Alex MacDonald & David Stevenson
When Milo ‘31 started at York in Junior Kindergarten, his parents Alex MacDonald and David Stevenson loved the community so much that they arranged to have his older sister Adda ‘28 join him the following year when she began Grade 3. In addition to being gender inclusive, the family was really drawn to the school’s hands-on approach to learning and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Kathryn & Michael Bowen
Read MoreMichael and Kathryn Bowen have had three children graduate from York since enrolling their eldest son Henry ‘17 as a first grader in 2005, followed soon after by Audrey ‘20 and Ross ‘23. Over that 17-year arc, the Bowens say they enjoyed watching the school grow and prosper while staying true to its core values. -
Veterans honoured at two heartfelt assemblies
Read MoreThis week, students, faculty and staff remembered the courage, contributions and sacrifices of veterans during two assemblies – one held for the Junior School and one for the Middle and Senior Schools. Both assemblies recognized Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8) and Remembrance Day (Nov. 11). -
Special guest talks to grade nines about civic engagement
Grade 9 Civics students at The York School recently welcomed a special guest speaker – a 22-year-old alumnus who has already run for office. Gabriel Blanc ‘19 was a Green Party candidate in the 2022 Ontario election and is former co-chair of the Young Greens of Ontario.Read More -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Read MoreThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was an opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to learn about the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system. -
Virtual Career Day
On February 13, an alumni panel joined our Grade 10 students in Careers Class to discuss their York, university and professional experiences.Read More -
GPS Cultural Exchange Trip
Read MoreVannakkam or Hello York! We are back from participating in the Global Pathways School Cultural Exchange Trip over the March break, where we travelled to Tamil Nadu, India. -
Debate Update 2023
Read MoreAs the debate and public speaking season winds down, humanities teacher and debate coach Rob Burkett would like to recognize our world-class debaters and public speakers. -
Student Reflection: Havana Music Trip
Grade 9 student Ella and Grade 10 student Jadon share and reflect on their experiences from the music trip to Havana this past February.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Perlmutter '14
When Jamie Perlmutter graduated from York in 2014, he planned on following his brother to the University of Michigan (U of M) and into the Business program beginning in second year. Although admitted to U of M, Jamie’s Business program application was declined, and he knew that he’d have to find a new direction. “It was unsettling to have my plans blow up in my face,” he recalls, “but if that hadn’t happened, I would never have found my passion for programming.”Read More -
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Alumni Spotlight: Vishakha Tiwari '21
Vishakha (“Vish”) Tiwari (‘21) joined The York School in Grade 8 as a shy but eager student drawn to the IB curriculum. Impressed by the inclusive culture and wide array of co-curriculars, she found her passion in volunteering with the school’s many health and wellbeing initiatives.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Alexandra Stewart and Roger Rudsili
For Alexandra Stewart and Roger Rudsili and their sons Edward and Oliver, the pandemic’s social distancing guidelines meant they spent lots of time together at their cottage surrounded by nature. On-line learning went well enough and the boys were happy to be outside more than usual. “We feel The York School did a good job keeping everyone engaged,” says Alexandra, “And we really enjoyed the extra time together as a family.”Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Robbie Kozman
Robbie Kozman ‘26 has made the most of his York School experience since joining our community a decade ago as an eager and curious SK student.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: The George and Helen Vari Foundation
Read MoreThe George and Helen Vari Foundation has been supporting educational institutions and students for almost 40 years through bursaries, philanthropic gifts and other initiatives. -
Donor Spotlight: The Ritchie Levitt Family
Six years ago, when Pamela Wren Ritchie and Howard Levitt were considering JK for their eldest daughter Wren, they knew they wanted a school that offered the coziness of small class sizes along with an engaged community and outstanding faculty.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: The Weisberg Family
At The Junior School, we lay a foundation for lifelong learning by harnessing students’ natural curiosity to discover who they are while learning about others and the world around them. For families like Stacey and Sonya Weisberg and their children Pearson (“Pearse”) and Poppy, one of the best parts of their experience at York has been the sense of belonging they feel here.Read More -
York Vlog: City Immersion at the Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market
The York School’s unique Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) programme is an innovative combined study of Canadian history, geography, civics and literature undertaken by all Grade 9 students.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Ben Daniels '22
Congratulations to Ben Daniels ‘22 on making the Yale Debate Association!Read More
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York Community Gives Back - Annual Fund in Action
Read MoreDonations to York’s Annual Fund support our school’s highest priorities. This past year, families had the choice of directing their donations to the specific division their children were in, needs-based bursaries for talented and deserving students, or the Head’s Initiative Fund. The Head’s Initiative Fund is among the most popular designations for Annual Fund gifts, as it empowers Struan Robertson to provide teachers and faculty with immediate funding for projects that directly enhance the student experience. -
Donor Spotlight: Alex MacDonald & David Stevenson
When Milo ‘31 started at York in Junior Kindergarten, his parents Alex MacDonald and David Stevenson loved the community so much that they arranged to have his older sister Adda ‘28 join him the following year when she began Grade 3. In addition to being gender inclusive, the family was really drawn to the school’s hands-on approach to learning and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Kathryn & Michael Bowen
Read MoreMichael and Kathryn Bowen have had three children graduate from York since enrolling their eldest son Henry ‘17 as a first grader in 2005, followed soon after by Audrey ‘20 and Ross ‘23. Over that 17-year arc, the Bowens say they enjoyed watching the school grow and prosper while staying true to its core values. -
Veterans honoured at two heartfelt assemblies
Read MoreThis week, students, faculty and staff remembered the courage, contributions and sacrifices of veterans during two assemblies – one held for the Junior School and one for the Middle and Senior Schools. Both assemblies recognized Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8) and Remembrance Day (Nov. 11). -
Special guest talks to grade nines about civic engagement
Grade 9 Civics students at The York School recently welcomed a special guest speaker – a 22-year-old alumnus who has already run for office. Gabriel Blanc ‘19 was a Green Party candidate in the 2022 Ontario election and is former co-chair of the Young Greens of Ontario.Read More
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Read MoreThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was an opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to learn about the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system. -
Virtual Career Day
On February 13, an alumni panel joined our Grade 10 students in Careers Class to discuss their York, university and professional experiences.Read More -
GPS Cultural Exchange Trip
Read MoreVannakkam or Hello York! We are back from participating in the Global Pathways School Cultural Exchange Trip over the March break, where we travelled to Tamil Nadu, India. -
Debate Update 2023
Read MoreAs the debate and public speaking season winds down, humanities teacher and debate coach Rob Burkett would like to recognize our world-class debaters and public speakers. -
Student Reflection: Havana Music Trip
Grade 9 student Ella and Grade 10 student Jadon share and reflect on their experiences from the music trip to Havana this past February.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Perlmutter '14
When Jamie Perlmutter graduated from York in 2014, he planned on following his brother to the University of Michigan (U of M) and into the Business program beginning in second year. Although admitted to U of M, Jamie’s Business program application was declined, and he knew that he’d have to find a new direction. “It was unsettling to have my plans blow up in my face,” he recalls, “but if that hadn’t happened, I would never have found my passion for programming.”Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Hausman '21
A shoutout to York Alumni Jordan Hausman '21!Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Vishakha Tiwari '21
Vishakha (“Vish”) Tiwari (‘21) joined The York School in Grade 8 as a shy but eager student drawn to the IB curriculum. Impressed by the inclusive culture and wide array of co-curriculars, she found her passion in volunteering with the school’s many health and wellbeing initiatives.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Alexandra Stewart and Roger Rudsili
For Alexandra Stewart and Roger Rudsili and their sons Edward and Oliver, the pandemic’s social distancing guidelines meant they spent lots of time together at their cottage surrounded by nature. On-line learning went well enough and the boys were happy to be outside more than usual. “We feel The York School did a good job keeping everyone engaged,” says Alexandra, “And we really enjoyed the extra time together as a family.”Read More -
Donor Spotlight: Robbie Kozman
Robbie Kozman ‘26 has made the most of his York School experience since joining our community a decade ago as an eager and curious SK student.Read More -
Donor Spotlight: The George and Helen Vari Foundation
Read MoreThe George and Helen Vari Foundation has been supporting educational institutions and students for almost 40 years through bursaries, philanthropic gifts and other initiatives. -
Donor Spotlight: The Ritchie Levitt Family
Six years ago, when Pamela Wren Ritchie and Howard Levitt were considering JK for their eldest daughter Wren, they knew they wanted a school that offered the coziness of small class sizes along with an engaged community and outstanding faculty.Read More
About the York School
Canada's first gender-inclusive independent IB World School
The York School is a gender-inclusive JK to Grade 12 independent school located in the heart of Toronto. The York School was founded in 1965 and is the first school in Canada accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) from junior kindergarten (JK) to university entrance. As an IB World School, The York School's motto is Experientia Docet or Experience Teaches.
Contact Us
Junior School (Grades JK-5) 1639 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 2W6
Middle School (Grades 6-8) & Senior School (Grades 9-12) 1320 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2
Tel: 416.926.1325
Mailing address: 1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2
Attendance:
Junior School: 1639attendance@yorkschool.com
Middle & Senior School:
1320attendance@yorkschool.com
Admission:
For admission inquiries please contact:
admission@yorkschool.com
General Questions:
For general questions please contact:
reception@yorkschool.com
Junior School: 1639attendance@yorkschool.com
Middle & Senior School:
1320attendance@yorkschool.com
Admission:
For admission inquiries please contact:
admission@yorkschool.com
General Questions:
For general questions please contact:
reception@yorkschool.com