Crescent School admissions: September 2027 entry
Crescent School is a boys' day school in Toronto for Grades 1 to 12, with the main entry points in Grades 3, 5, 7 and 9.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Crescent School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Applications for 2027-28 open on 1 September 2026 and are due by 1 December 2026; later applications pay a higher fee.
Places are largest in Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 7 and Grade 9.
Testing
Grade 7 and Grade 9 applicants complete an in-person assessment of mathematics and literacy, with dates in November and December 2026 and a virtual option on 9 January 2027 for international and out-of-province applicants.
Applicants to Grades 3-5 and 7 attend a mandatory Experience Crescent Day on 16 January 2027; Grade 1 applicants attend on 7-8 January.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 December 2026 | Application deadline |
| November-December 2026 | Grade 7 and 9 assessments |
| 16 January 2027 | Experience Crescent Day (Grades 3-5 and 7) |
| 26 February 2027 | Offer day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Crescent sets its own assessment rather than requiring the SSAT, so focus on school maths and reading and writing.
- ✓ Book an assessment date as soon as the application is in.
- ✓ Experience Crescent Day is mandatory: plan travel early.
Need help with the tests? One-to-one SSAT tutoring or the SSAT for Canadian private schools.
Common questions
Does Crescent School use the SSAT?＋
For Grades 7 and 9 the school runs its own in-person maths and literacy assessment.
When is the Crescent School application deadline?＋
1 December 2026 for 2027-28 entry.
When are Crescent offers made?＋
On 26 February 2027.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.