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Royal Crown School

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$28,200 - 52,700
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

Royal Crown School is a private international program for students aged 11 to 18. The school follows the Ontario secondary school curriculum (OSSD) for Grades 7–12, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The High School program includes Civics and Career Studies and requires 18 OSSD courses. In addition to the Ontario framework, the school offers online learning and post-secondary preparation, with a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate to universities and colleges. The campus spans 10,000 square metres in a two-storey building with a basement; facilities include an art classroom, a science lab, a makerspace for STEM activities, an auditorium, a teaching kitchen, a cafeteria, a patio, and administrative offices. The indoor gym supports basketball, volleyball, and badminton; a swimming pool offers scuba/snorkeling; hotel-style boarding residences provide meals. International students receive tutoring; progress and attendance are monitored online; class sizes are small to support learning. It hosts culture, sports, and leadership events year-round.

4620 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 4G2, Canada

The Essentials

Royal Crown School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
4620 Finch Ave E, Toronto, Ontario M1S 4G2, Canada. The school is located in Toronto, Ontario. It serves students in Grades 7–12. It offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Stages
Grades 7–12. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Online learning options and boarding programs are available for local and international students.

Type
Private school. Boarding programs are available for local and international students.

Country affiliation
Canada
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The residential program provides hotel-style accommodations with around-the-clock supervision by House Parents and the Residential Life Team. Structured evening programs, weekend activities, and daily guidance support boarding students.

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform exists. A uniform fee is charged.

Food Options
Royal Crown Eats provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Meals follow a Balanced Plate approach and include vegan, vegetarian, halal, and gluten-friendly options.

House System
Boarding life is organized with House Parents and a Residential Life Team providing around-the-clock supervision. House family supervisors are on-site to support daily life and well-being.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board chaired by Mino Chou. The leadership includes a Chief Operating Officer.
Fees

Annual tuition at Royal Crown School ranges from CAD 28,200 to CAD 52,700 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: CAD 150 (one-time).

Tuition fees (annual and per term by school program / year group)

- Academic tuition (Grades 7–12): CAD 25,800 per school year. Per semester (school operates on a four-semester system), pro rata tuition = CAD 6,450 per semester.

- Residence (boarding) with meal plan: CAD 24,500 per school year. Per semester (pro rata) = CAD 6,125.

- Middle School (Grade 7–8) published programme price listing: CAD 25,800 per school year (same as Academic tuition listing). Per semester (pro rata) = CAD 6,450.

Optional / specialty program annual fees (charged in addition to core tuition unless otherwise specified)

- High‑Performance Basketball Program: CAD 17,000 per school year.

- Hockey training packages: standard full-season program listings include options; core training-program pricing examples include CAD 14,000 (full-season high-performance) and package options priced CAD 7,000 / CAD 5,000 / CAD 600 for specific package levels (middle- and high-school packages). Some hockey packages require a minimum initial deposit of 10% when booked.

- Golf training program: CAD 24,500 per school year.

- STEAM program (specialised): CAD 8,500 per school year.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) program: CAD 8,000 (programme listing).

- Advanced Placement (AP) exam fee (when applicable): CAD 300 per exam if registered by the listed on-time registration date; late registration fee CAD 380 per exam. AP exam registration fees are non-refundable.

Other recurring and one-time fees

- Activity fee: CAD 950 per year.

- Material fee (annual): CAD 750.

- Medical insurance (annual for international students / residence): CAD 700.

- Uniform fee (one-time / standard issue): CAD 800.

- Custodianship fee (one-time or annual as required for international minors): CAD 1,200.

- Airport pickup (optional): CAD 250 per pickup.

- Optional program bundle(s) / elite program packages (examples shown in published materials): amounts such as CAD 16,300 (optional program bundle) are listed as separate line items and are in addition to tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Application fee is charged at the time the application is submitted/completed.

- Offer acceptance: applicants accept an offer by signing the Letter of Acceptance and submitting payment as required by the school. Published enrolment steps indicate that payment is required at acceptance; some program bookings (for example sports packages) allow an initial deposit and staged payments. Where a programme expressly lists a deposit requirement, that deposit is credited toward the final program balance.

- Program‑specific deposits and booking terms apply for specialty programs (example: hockey package bookings show a minimum 10% initial deposit credited toward the final payment).

Boarding fees and residence billing

- Residence with meal plan is billed as CAD 24,500 per school year (residence billing is a separate line item from tuition). Per semester (pro rata) = CAD 6,125. Residence includes meals and listed residence services. Additional residence-related charges (medical insurance, activity fees, custodianship where applicable) are billed separately.

Refunds and cancellations

- There is an explicit policy that there are no refunds of tuition fees for students who are expelled. Other refund or withdrawal terms are handled according to the school's enrolment and course‑withdrawal policies; program registration fees such as AP exam registration are non-refundable. Specific program bookings may state their own deposit and refund terms (for example program deposits are credited to final payment when the package specifies).

Fee payment options and practical notes on how fees are paid

- Specialty-program bookings and store checkout pages use an online payment/checkout provider (checkout.square.site) for program purchases and bookings, indicating that credit‑card payments are accepted for those transactions. For tuition, residence and standard enrolment billing the school's published enrolment steps require payment at acceptance; parents or payers should follow the school's admissions invoice for the exact payment method and banking details. Contact channels and the admissions email are listed by the school for payment arrangements.

Fees currency and effective academic year

- All amounts are published in Canadian dollars (CAD). The figures provided above match the school's published listings for the 2025/26 academic-year materials and the current programme pages.

Notes on how amounts are presented here

- Annual fees are shown as published (CAD). Per‑term figures are presented as a simple pro‑rata division by the school's four-semester academic structure where a per-term (per‑semester) value was requested; the school's calendar and semester structure are used for that pro‑rata calculation.
Academics

Royal Crown School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
The school serves Grades 7–12 and offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Advanced Placement (AP) courses, online learning, athletics, and boarding for local and international students. The High School core program follows the Ontario Curriculum, building a foundation across English, French, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, and the Arts, with Civics and Career Studies included; learners complete 18 compulsory OSSD courses. Advanced courses are available for students who want to specialize, with hands-on projects and real-world applications. The program emphasizes post-secondary preparation, including intensive university preparation and a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate to universities and colleges. International students receive tutoring support, and progress and attendance are monitored online, while class sizes remain small to support learning and well-being.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes enable close attention to students' learning and well-being.

Higher Education Progression
The school reports a 100% post-secondary acceptance rate to prestigious universities and colleges and provides intensive high school and university preparation. The Ontario Curriculum leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), which is recognized by universities worldwide. A dedicated post-secondary pathway helps students gain admission to their chosen programs.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the C.A.S.E Program provide enrichment and opportunities for advanced learners.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a global student body with a comprehensive support structure that includes individualized academic guidance and personal mentorship provided by accessible faculty.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Language Support Program strengthens English proficiency with six hours of weekly instruction, including online grammar classes, oral communication practice, and reading and writing development; the UT English Academic Preparation (EAP) stream provides a pathway to university-level English with flexible entry points; evaluation includes ongoing assessment and a final IELTS mock exam.

Mental Wellbeing
Guidance counselors provide academic planning, emotional support, and social skills development; the school emphasizes mental health and emotional development and integrates Social-Emotional Learning with the Ontario Student Well-Being Strategy.

Safeguarding
The Safety & Caring framework promotes a safe, respectful environment with zero-tolerance for bullying; a Safety Committee oversees campus safety policies; campus access is controlled and supervision is 24/7; emergency response protocols are in place; boarding life is supervised by House Parents and the Residential Life Team; a dedicated team provides psychological support and guidance; regular communication with families is maintained.
Parent Experience

Community
Royal Crown School brings together students from around the world, creating a diverse and culturally rich learning environment. There is a global student body of over 300 students from 20+ countries. The school provides a strong support system with individualized academic guidance and personal mentorship to help students progress toward university goals. The school community hosts events throughout the year, including cultural celebrations, sports tournaments, academic competitions, and community service projects, enabling students to connect with peers and develop leadership skills.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Royal Crown School spans 10,000 sq m (107,000 sq ft) and sits in a two-storey building with a basement that contains education, athletics, and classroom facilities. The campus includes an art classroom, two labs, a makerspace for STEM activities, an auditorium, a full-service cafeteria, a patio, and administrative offices. The indoor gym accommodates basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more, and a large swimming pool with a scuba/snorkeling program, recreational facilities, and two fitness rooms are available. Boarding is provided in hotel-style residences with meals.

Sports Facilities
The indoor gym accommodates basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more and hosts multiple junior and senior teams. There is a large swimming pool with a scuba/snorkeling program and two fitness rooms.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes an art classroom, two laboratories, a makerspace for STEM activities, an auditorium, a teaching kitchen, a full-service cafeteria, a patio, and administrative offices.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Basketball, Golf, Hockey, Steam Program, C.A.S.E., and Advanced Placement Program are offered. The Youth Elite Business Program, a collaboration with Rotman School of Management, provides a pre-university business curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college- and university-level studies while in high school. AP is a global credential recognized by universities worldwide. Available AP exams include Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science, Precalculus, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Chinese Language and Culture, English Language and Composition, and English Literature and Composition. Royal Crown School is an official AP Exam Center (School Code: 826512).

Arts & Creative
Music and theater are part of the arts offerings, and Visual Arts is a program described by students. Visual Arts is referenced in student testimonials, highlighting creative engagement.

Cultural & Language
The school offers an Advanced English Language ESP program that allows Chinese students to learn and experience life in Canada, with a focus on cultural immersion and improving language proficiency.

Social & Hobbies
The student experience includes a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities, from robotics and debate to music and theater.

Community & Service
C.A.S.E. stands for Creativity, Action, Service, Enrichment. It is an after-school program that supports student learning outside the classroom by helping students explore their passions in a safe environment, linking studies to real-world problem-solving and benefiting the school community with small class sizes.

Leadership & Professional
The Youth Elite Business Program provides students with real-world experience through internships, case studies, and projects, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and leadership to prepare for future career success.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Student Life & Well-Being emphasizes personalized, high-level learning with tailored academic pathways, expert faculty, and a supportive community, including specialized programs in business, STEM, athletics, and leadership. The school hosts events such as cultural celebrations, sports tournaments, academic competitions, and community service projects, and offers a residential program that provides a safe, structured environment for students.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and provides a Language Support Program to strengthen English proficiency with six hours of weekly instruction divided into online grammar classes, oral communication practice, and reading and writing development. The Pathway to University-Level English offers an English Academic Preparation (EAP) stream with flexible entry points and progression from foundational to advanced levels. Evaluation is ongoing, with a final IELTS mock exam and opportunities to showcase progress through presentations.
Reputation

Accreditations
AP Exam Center (School Code: 826512) — AP is a global credential recognized by universities worldwide.
Ontario Curriculum; Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is granted to secondary school graduates in Ontario and is accepted by universities worldwide.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the process by submitting the Application form to begin the admissions process. Two years of transcripts from the student's previous academic institutions are required once the process begins. Application fees are charged after the application is completed. The academic team will reach out promptly after the initial submission to outline next steps.

2. ESL Enrollment: All international students take English proficiency assessments. These may include IELTS, TOEFL, iBT, CAEL, CELPIP, or the Royal Crown English placement test. A Math Assessment may be required to place the student in the correct courses. The ESL Assessment determines the appropriate ESL level based on Listening, Reading, and Writing.

3. Admissions Intake: Royal Crown School features four admission intake points throughout the year to maximize learning opportunities. Flexible enrolment means students can begin at August, October, January, or March. The intake schedule supports students starting at different times during the year. The admissions team provides guidance throughout the process.

4. Application Inquiry: The page provides an Application Inquiry option to connect with the academic team for questions and guidance.
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