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Greenwood College School

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$49,030 - 49,860
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 7
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Arts and Creative
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

The Greenwood College School is an independent, co-educational day school in Toronto serving Grades 7–12. Located at 443 Mount Pleasant Road, it offers the Canadian curriculum alongside Advanced Placement courses. The school provides more than 100 credit options with personalized course selection, and Grade 9 French is compulsory. Its high‑challenge, high‑support model emphasizes customization, choice and community in every classroom to help students pursue their passions. State‑of‑the‑art facilities include two gyms with large spectator seating, a Learning Commons, a rooftop terrace, and science labs designed for inquiry. The Innovation Lab supports cross‑disciplinary projects in science, art, history and languages, while a 140-seat theatre anchors the arts program. The campus includes Outdoor Education, the Greenspace Project and leadership opportunities. From Debate Club and Model UN to arts and language activities, Greenwood fosters inquiry, service and personal growth. Opened in 2002, Greenwood continues to challenge students while supporting their passions in life.

443 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4S 2L8

The Essentials

Greenwood College School has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.

Location
The school is in Toronto, Ontario. The address is 443 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4S 2L8, at the southeast corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Davisville Avenue. Public transit options include TTC bus routes 11 and 28 from Davisville Station and 74 from St. Clair Station. Visitor parking is available behind the school (entrance off Davisville Ave.).

Stages
Grades 7-12. Grade 7-8 Program (middle school) and Grade 9-12 Program (high school).

Type
The school is an independent, co-educational school.

Additional learning support
Well-being and student-support services, including school social workers and a school nurse, support students' emotional and academic development.

Country affiliation
Canada

Bus service
No dedicated school bus service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school does not offer boarding or homestay.

Food Options
The Lodge cafe provides on-site food service.

House System
The House system creates eight Houses and includes House spirit activities and school-wide competitions.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees the school's vision, policies and finances, and the Principal's evaluation. The Board includes Greenwood's founders, representatives from the education and business communities, and parents and guardians, and operates at arm's length from the school. The Greenwood College School Foundation is a charitable entity associated with Greenwood.
Fees

Annual tuition at Greenwood College School ranges from CAD 49,030 to CAD 49,860 for 2026/27.

Tuition (2026–2027 academic year)

- Annual tuition: CAD 49,530 for Grades 7–12.
- Discount and surcharge options based on payment plan:
- Single Payment Plan (1% discount): CAD 49,030 (one payment).
- Standard Plan (three instalments): CAD 49,530 (three payments of CAD 16,510).
- Monthly Plan (1% carrying charge): CAD 49,860 (10 monthly payments of CAD 3,335 from March–December).
- The tuition covers core programming including the regular Outdoor Education program (excluding international travel or optional experiences), Student Success Centre resources, local field trips and in-class experiential learning, team entry fees and local same-day transportation for extracurriculars, and service learning initiatives.

Application fees

- An application fee is required to submit an application.
- Applicants must complete the Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) administered by the Enrollment Management Association: the CSS fee is USD 30 when purchased at the same time as an SSAT registration, or USD 60 when registered separately.
- Waiver codes are not offered for application fees, the CSS, or financial assistance applications.

Initial enrolment / registration fees

- One-time Initial Enrolment Fee for new students: CAD 10,000, non-refundable.
- A CAD 3,000 reduction to the Initial Enrolment Fee applies for siblings of current or past Greenwood students.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard instalment dates (example schedule for the 2026 calendar year):
- First instalment / first payment due: February 5, 2026.
- Second instalment due (standard plan): July 1, 2026.
- Third instalment due (standard plan): December 1, 2026.
- Monthly plan payments: 10 monthly payments from March–December (amount shown CAD 3,335/month under the monthly plan).
- Credit card payments are accepted via the school billing portal (Visa and MasterCard) and are subject to a convenience fee of 2.87% at the time of payment.
- Electronic fund transfers (online banking), cheques, and post-dated cheques are accepted; electronic bill payments require the student's five-digit Student ID.
- Late payment charges apply at a rate of 1% per month on outstanding accounts.
- Billing statements are sent by email monthly unless the account has a zero or credit balance.
- Monthly payment methods may include credit card, online banking or cheque; 10 post-dated cheques may be provided for monthly plans.

Boarding / homestay

- Boarding and homestay programs are not offered.

Other costs and compulsory/optional additional fees

- Items not included in tuition and payable separately (billed as required):
- Exceptional instructional materials and certain course-specific charges.
- Overnight trips other than the regular Outdoor Education program; international travel or optional experiential trips.
- Textbooks where applicable.
- Uniform purchases and any uniform-related charges.
- Optional Café and School Store purchases.
- Computer equipment: a laptop meeting Greenwood's hardware requirements is required for all students. Families may:
- Purchase a school-selected laptop (cost includes required software, a three-year accidental damage plan, and access to a loaner laptop pool), or
- Participate in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) option if it meets the published specifications.
- The school provides a comparison to help families choose between the school-selected laptop and BYOD options; the school-selected device is intended to meet requirements for three years.

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation policy

- Initial Enrolment Fee: one-time and non-refundable.
- Withdrawal notice must be given in writing to the Principal.
- If written notice of withdrawal is received on or before July 1: the first fee instalment is forfeited (the first instalment remains payable).
- If written notice of withdrawal is received after July 1: 100% of the annual tuition fee is payable (no refund).

Fee payment options and specifics

- Accepted payment methods:
- Electronic fund transfer / online banking at major Canadian banks (Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank, Simplii, Tangerine, TD).
- Cheque payable to Greenwood College School.
- Visa or MasterCard via the school billing portal (convenience fee applies).
- Monthly payment arrangements may be set up; post-dated cheques are accepted for instalment plans.
- Late-payment interest and convenience fees are applied as noted above.

Financial assistance

- Limited financial assistance is available; families apply through the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) process administered by Apple Financial Services (means-tested). Application deadlines and award notifications follow the school's published financial assistance schedule.

If any additional numeric breakdowns by payment schedule or clarifications of billing date specifics are required for database formatting, use the listed payment-plan totals and instalment dates above as the authoritative fee schedule for the 2026–2027 year.
Academics

Greenwood College School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
The school offers over 100 credit courses with personalized course selection. Grade 9 French is compulsory. The academic program follows a high-challenge, high-support model that emphasizes personalized learning. Learning is guided by customization, choice, and community in the classroom.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1 student-teacher ratio. 500 students in Grades 7-12.

Higher Education Progression
100% of graduates receive postsecondary offers, with about five offers per student for the Class of 2026.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Greenwood embeds social-emotional learning through Inclusion, Belonging and Pluralism, building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. Eight benchmarks monitor progress in staff and student belonging, curriculum content, and teacher preparedness, with active listening, critical thinking, perspective taking, intercultural competence and conflict resolution embedded in the curriculum and in staff development. Benchmarks are tracked using resources from the Global Centre for Pluralism and Harvard University. The Pluralism Team and the IBP Committee help create welcoming spaces for students and families, reinforcing social-emotional growth across school life.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
International students who have the necessary English language skills to perform at the same level as native speakers are welcome to apply. Greenwood does not offer an ESL program. ESL students may be required to take English assessments such as TOEFL or IELTS. Greenwood does not offer boarding or homestay programs.

Mental Wellbeing
Well-being is core to Greenwood's approach, anchored in capacity, competence and confidence. Students practice well-being skills weekly within a high-challenge, high-support environment, and advisers help students navigate stress and problem solving. The school's Well-Being Team includes advisers trained in Mental Health First Aid, plus Social Workers and a School Nurse who support students as needed. Health resources point to external supports such as Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto, Kids Help Phone and other crisis services.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by Greenwood's Well-Being Team (Social Workers and a School Nurse) and by a family–school partnership framework that centers student safety and wellbeing. When needed, students have access to Health Resources and crisis supports listed by the school, including CMHA Toronto, Kids Help Phone and related services. The Well-Being strategy emphasizes restorative practices for conflict resolution and a structured adviser system to monitor and support students' safety and development.
Parent Experience

History
Greenwood College School is an independent, co-educational day school in Toronto, Ontario. It serves students in Grades 7–12. Greenwood opened its doors in 2002, with a mandate to challenge and support students to pursue their passions and venture further. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning to develop knowledge, skills and character.

Community
Greenwood has a gender-inclusive community that supports open-minded engagement each day. The school emphasizes experiential education, including Outdoor Education, Service Learning and a Co-Op Program. It hosts and participates in community and cultural events such as Asian Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month and Arts Week, with active involvement from Parents/Guardians through events like New Families Evening.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Greenwood has a Parent/Guardian Association (Roundtable) that helps Greenwood thrive. The Association engages parents and guardians through volunteering and event support, including New Families Evening. The school acknowledges and thanks the Greenwood Roundtable as a key part of its community. Parents and guardians can connect with a Parent/Guardian Ambassador for involvement. The Parent/Guardian Association collaborates with other members of the Greenwood community, including staff and alumni, to enrich school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is among the most advanced Canadian independent school campuses. Two gyms double the capacity for indoor athletics and co-curricular activities. Learning Commons offers collaborative study rooms, independent work areas and soft seating. A rooftop terrace provides outdoor space and an urban oasis for the Greenwood community. State-of-the-art science labs support inquiry and discovery, and the performing arts theatre seats more than 140.

Sports Facilities
Two gymnasiums double indoor athletics capacity. Retractable bleachers hold nearly 600 spectators. A Fitness Room supports team training sessions and individual workouts. The facilities accommodate co-curricular activities alongside athletics.

Academic Facilities
Large Learning Community classrooms support multiple teaching modalities. Learning Commons provides collaborative study rooms, independent work areas and soft seating. State-of-the-art science labs encourage inquiry and discovery. The Innovation Lab offers high- and low-tech equipment to support cross-disciplinary projects in science, art, history and languages. The Student Success Centre provides teaching space and quiet work areas to support student learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
An performing arts theatre seats more than 140 and features advanced lighting and sound for performances. Two gymnasiums support athletics and co-curricular activities. The Outdoor Education program extends learning beyond the classroom. The Greenspace Project creates outdoor fields and multi-use spaces for recreation and activities. A rooftop terrace and other social spaces provide venues for student gatherings outside class.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Greenwood has a Debate Club that prepares arguments and competes in the Fulford League tournaments. In 2017, Callum Stirton placed 5th in the Senior category at a Fulford League tournament. The Debate Club launched last year and meets every Tuesday at lunch in Room 247. Greenwood hosts GrizzTech, a robotics competition organized by the Women in STEM Club; five Greenwood teams competed with 21 students, and two external teams joined from Montcrest School and Toronto Prep School.

Arts & Creative
Greenwood Mic is a school-wide talent show organized by the Arts Committee. The arts program includes Junior Guitar Club, Junior Jazz Band, Vocal Collective, and a Senior Play, with the full-school musical performed regularly. Arts Week and Artist Spotlight showcase Greenwood's student artists.

Cultural & Language
Model UN is active; Greenwood competed in SOMA Model UN at the University of Toronto with a delegation of 30 student diplomats. The French language program includes The French Dining Experience with Maison Selby to hone language skills. ASL Club exists to develop sign language and communication. Model UN participation provides diplomacy and global perspective.

Social & Hobbies
There are more than 40 clubs and committees for students to join. Greenwood Mic is a recurring arts event that engages students socially. ASL Club has been created to develop sign language and communication skills. Spirit Day and other social activities are part of life at Greenwood.

Community & Service
Greenwood makes service to the community part of everyday life; Hockey HEROS program provides equipment and coaching for younger students who might otherwise be unable to play. Grade 8 Service Learning is part of community outreach; the Grade 8s begin preparations for their Finding Your Niche labs with the help of the Grade 12s. Inside the HOSA Club highlights health-care industry engagement and service opportunities. The Exceptionality Awareness Club aims to raise awareness of individuals with differing abilities and to make Greenwood a more accessible space.

Leadership & Professional
Careers Morning features guest speakers who share career journeys with Grades 9-12 students. Spring Business Case Competition offers a real-world leadership and entrepreneurship experience. SOMA Model UN delegates demonstrate leadership and diplomacy.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Greenwood offers over 40 sports teams. Spirit Day is a recurring school-wide event that fosters community. Social spaces such as a rooftop terrace and second-floor common area support student connections and study.
Languages

Language Provision
Core French is offered as part of the curriculum. Greenwood's Core French program aims to enable students to function in a French-speaking environment by Grade 12. International students are welcome if they have the English language skills to perform at the same level as native English speakers, and Greenwood does not offer an ESL program.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Apply Online. Use the online application portal to generate a unique username and submit the Application, the Parent supplement, and the Student supplement, along with supporting documents such as a recent photo, birth certificate or passport, and report cards (June 2026 and June 2025) plus any additional reports. Two Teacher Recommendation Forms must be submitted: one from a teacher who taught the student in 2025-2026 and the other from a current-year teacher; the first form should be delivered soon after the date of application, and the second by mid-January 2027. An interview cannot be booked until the first teacher recommendation form is received. Applications for 2027-2028 will open in late August; 2026-2027 applications are closed.

Waitlist
Greenwood's Admissions team decides whether to accept, wait list or decline applicants. Candidates on the wait list may be contacted and offered a spot if one or more candidates who have been extended an offer decline that offer. Such offers may be extended before or after the cut-off date for accepting or declining offers. The cut-off date for accepting or declining offers from the wait list will be adjusted depending on when the offer is made. Greenwood seeks a mix of students that can develop into a diverse and mutually supportive community; wait-listed candidates are not given priority solely for being wait-listed; as spots become available, the Admissions team considers all wait-listed candidates and makes offers based on an assessment of the grade, the school, and how wait-listed candidates will contribute to the grade and the school.
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