Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25+ |
| Most common nationality |
Europe, Middle East, Canada |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, they are native English speakers for all English subjects. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, there are extra ESL courses provided based on the need of each student. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is integrated into our lessons. Students are instructed to use technology to their best advantage. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we are equipped to offer live-streaming classes in case of emergency. We also offer an Online Program for international students to study in their home country and complete their high school courses and graduate with an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). They also have the option to transfer to our Toronto campus at any time. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IELTS, SSAT, SAT |
| Results in these examinations |
IELTS - 6.5+
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
60-90 minutes combined for all classes. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have support for special learning needs. An individualized education plan is made for each student. |
| Learning support offered |
Accommodations and minimal modifications. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Accelerated credit program. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a designated student counsellor (Child and Youth Worker certified). |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we evaluate each student on a case-by-case basis and conduct a live student interview as part of the application process. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An English Language Assessment Test or Mathematics Placement Test may be required. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for certain grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept applications on a rolling basis. There are two start dates: Fall (September) and Winter (January). |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
9:00am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Students may arrive as of 8:30am and are encouraged to stay after school for extracurriculars, to complete homework or to get extra help from their teachers during study hall. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have many after-school clubs. Students sign up at the beginning of the year to the clubs of their choice or they are encouraged to start their own club. Currently, we have Athletics Club, Art Club, Environmental/Eco-Schools Club, Video Editing/Media Club, STEM Club, Investors' Club, and Student Council. |
| Sports activities included |
Fitness and physical education are part of the curriculum. Students engage in regular physical activity both in the outdoor facilities at our school and outside of the school, such as pickeball classes with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have books available for students to borrow all around the school. Our science classroom is fully equipped as a science lab, and we have a fully functioning art studio. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have an indoor-outdoor recreational space with basketball nets, volleyball, badminton, soccer, floor hockey nets, etc. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
We offer homestay services for students as of grade 7. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Facilities and services are offered through the homestay companies we work with. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Keystone School was established in 2012. Keystone follows the Ontario curriculum with a project-based, experiential approach to learning. Keystone serves both international and local high school students in grades 7 through 12 in the heart of Toronto, where students are prepared for post-secondary success. Universities expect students to think about what they learn: understand, analyze, formulate, investigate and propose solutions to non-routine problems. They are expected to be resourceful and connect their learning to real-life issues. They need to organize themselves and manage their time to meet deadlines. At Keystone Toronto, students follow the Ontario curriculum, while learning key self-management skills. Apart from the core subjects, students pick their electives based on their interests and potential career choices. Selection of electives is a process that involves the students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellor. In addition to our campus program, we also provide online education. Students can choose between Virtual campus-Synchronous and Self-Directed- Asynchronous program options. Synchronous learning essentially is the same as on-campus learning hence is called "Virtual Campus". Classes are conducted live via video conference. Asynchronous learning is a student-centred teaching method widely used in online learning. It's designed for students who are self-disciplined and like working independently. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We have a holistic, project-based and individualized/tailored approach to curriculum delivery. |