IB Primary Years Programme (JK–Grade 6)
Inquiry-led primary learning organized around transdisciplinary themes, with the school describing a Program of Inquiry, specialist subjects and experiential learning.
private
The York School
1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1X2
At a glance
- Grades
- JK – Gr. 12
- Gender
- Coed
- Boarding
- No
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Sara Sankari
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- Independent and Private School Forum
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $42,700 /year
- Application deadline
- 2026-12-01
- Application fee
- Not specified
- Enrolment fee
- Not specified
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Interview required
- Yes
Admissions process
Applications open September 1 for the following year's entry; applications for 2027–28 open September 1, 2026. The application deadline is December 1. · Create a YorkNet family portal account through the inquiry form or Apply Now button. · Applicants are assessed through an interview, assessment, teacher reference and supporting documents such as report cards. A current teacher, preferably a Math or English teacher, is preferred for the Teacher Assessment Form. Letters of Recommendation are neither required nor encouraged. · Main entry grades are JK, 1, 5, 6, 7 and 9; limited spaces may be available in other grades. Grade 12 applications are not accepted. · Late applications are considered after the common offer date, subject to space. Midyear admission is very rare and only considered in exceptional circumstances if space permits. · International applicants follow the same process and pay the same application and tuition fees as domestic applicants. Students must live in Toronto with family or guardians. · ELL applicants may apply to JK, SK and Grade 1. Grades 2–5 applicants with strong academic records and foundational English may be considered. Non-fluent English applicants to Grades 6–11 must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo assessment results.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Progressive & International Baccalaureate
- Student–teacher ratio
- Small class sizes
- Class size
- 16 — 22 students
- Accreditation
- International Baccalaureate World School
Tuition & financial aid details
- General tuition coverage: Covers the majority of attendance costs. Uniforms, textbooks, laptops, lunches and activities/trips may cost extra depending on grade and participation.
- Junior School lunch: Included in tuition.
- Middle/Senior School lunch: Meals and grab-and-go options are available for purchase.
- Before Care: Included in tuition.
- After Care — JK and SK: Included in tuition.
- After Care — Grades 1–5: $15/hour
- Sibling discounts: Not offered.
Bursaries & scholarships
- Need-based financial aid: Available to qualified students in Grades 9–12 based on demonstrated financial need.
- Application: Submit an application to Apple Financial Services in addition to the school application by December 1, 2026. Apple Financial Services evaluates financial resources and recommends aid.
- Merit-based entrance scholarships: A limited number are offered to top candidates entering Grades 9, 10 and 11. All candidates are considered automatically; no separate application is required.
- Award notification: Financial aid and scholarship awards are communicated with admission offers.
Course descriptions
IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 7–10)
Interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning with curriculum-linked Challenge Week excursions and student choice.
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12)
The senior IB Diploma pathway includes language options in French, Mandarin and Spanish.
Personalized Pathway
A York School academic program alongside the IB continuum; students select pathways aligned with interests and goals.
Languages
Core French from JK through Grade 9; Mandarin elective from Grade 7; IB Diploma Language B options include French, Mandarin and Spanish.
School images
School videos
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Learning programs
Languages
English
Learning support
No dedicated gifted program · extension opportunities are available inside and outside the classroom. Student Learning Plans · the school's term for IEPs · outline individualized instruction · supports · services and accommodations. · Learning Strategists assigned to each grade work with faculty to support students. The Student Wellbeing team includes social workers · learning strategists and a registered nurse · serving JK–Grade 12 students · parents and teachers. Applicants with learning differences must provide current psychoeducational assessments and IEPs so the school can determine whether it can meet their needs. ELL support is not offered.
Student life
Sports
54 competitive teams · 65–70% of students belong to at least one team. Physical education · athletic development and competitive teams emphasize teamwork · fair play · skill building and school spirit. Teams competed in 17 OFSSA championships over the last four years and have achieved CISAA victories.
Arts
Co-curricular activities include art · music and drama.
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Clubs and co-curriculars: The 2026/27 family handbook gives examples including Debate, Public Speaking, DECA, Model UN, Chess, Robotics, Improv, Jazz Band, Choir, Mandarin Club, Duke of Edinburgh, and affinity groups. York says the list evolves and schedules are issued in September.
- Athletics: The school homepage reports 54 competitive teams; participation and team offerings vary by year and division.
Outdoor activities & education
- Challenge Week: Grades 7–10 take part in curriculum-linked week-long excursions across Canada and North America; official examples in past years include hiking Vancouver Island’s Juan de Fuca Trail, kayaking in Louisiana, Killarney outdoor art and trips to Banff/Drumheller. These are past examples, not a fixed schedule.
- Camps and outdoor learning: Official family handbook describes overnight camps and field trips, including 2026 camp travel for Middle/Senior students; location and grade participation vary.
- Outdoor campus and city learning: Facilities include outdoor turf and the school notes access to Rosedale Reservoir playing fields and the Beltline trail.
University destinations
- University destinations and outcomes: The York School reports that since its first graduating class in 2000, 100% of graduates received university offers, and that graduates have been accepted to more than 145 domestic and international post-secondary institutions. These are school-reported aggregate outcomes; the reviewed FAQ does not provide a dated institution-by-institution current cohort list.
- Canadian universities: The school says graduates attend programs across all U15 Canadian research universities; this is a group-level statement rather than a named annual destination list.
- United Kingdom: The school reports alumni attendance at Russell Group institutions, without a current cohort breakdown on the reviewed FAQ.
- United States: The school reports alumni attendance at Ivy League, Ivy-Plus, USN&WR top-25 and Seven Sisters institutions; no year-specific list on the reviewed FAQ.
About the school
The York School is an independent, co-educational International Baccalaureate World School in midtown Toronto, offering Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Midtown Toronto
- steps from the subway on the Yonge line
- with access to Rosedale Reservoir playing fields
- the Beltline running path and camps north of the city.
What makes the school distinct
- IB programming from JK through Grade 12, alongside the school's Personalized Pathway program.
- Inquiry-based and experiential learning focused on globally-minded citizenship.
- 54 competitive athletic teams, with 65–70% of students participating in at least one team.
- Families from over 25 countries.
- Since the first graduating class in 2000, 100% of students have graduated and received university offers.
School activity
2026-11-03
Deadline history
2026-09-01 · 2026-12-01
Contact
- Phone
- 416-926-1325
- info@yorkschool.com
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