The Globe and Mail Private Schools Report: What students, parents, faculty and alumni have to say about the private school experience
What students, parents, faculty and alumni have to say about the York School experience:
"I personally think it’s a great way to spend our time in the winter because it’s about new experiences and bonding with community. … I like to be near the fire and to feed it or cook food – and that was a new experience for me. … We get off our phones and that allows us to talk about our interests. So you learn things about your peers and talk about things you never would have spoken about otherwise.”
— Student Ryan B. on winter camping in 2024 with York’s Grade 9 Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) program
"We love everything about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program because it has the ability to take kids as deep as they want to go into a subject area. Add to that a community that goes above and beyond to support one another and we knew we had found the right place for our family.”
— Alex MacDonald, parent
"The York School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) education stands out for its well-rounded approach, emphasizing critical thinking, global-mindedness and emotional well-being. The IB curriculum nurtures strong academic and leadership skills, while our unique focus on experiential real-world learning fosters creativity, independence and a global perspective. York’s culture of inclusivity and innovation sets us apart, making our school an excellent choice for curious students who wish to learn in a community that inspires, challenges and rewards.”
— Justin Medved, associate head of academic innovation
There are many benefits to a York education. I especially enjoyed Theory of Knowledge, which is essential to the International Baccalaureate program and changed my thinking in a lot of ways. At York, I was introduced to the process of questioning how we know what we know. I’m fortunate to now be pursuing an education in the kinds of things I like to think about in my spare time.”
— Kobi Bernstein, Class of 2020, Salutatorian, Cognitive Neuroscience Major, McGill University