
Leo Baeck, a nurturing and inclusive Reform Jewish day school, provides International Baccalaureate academics, paired with a modern approach to Judaism, honouring tradition and encouraging individual choice. We inspire students to be creative and critical thinkers who understand themselves and their responsibility to the world around them.
Leo Baeck Day School is a progressive Jewish day school in Thornhill, Ontario, offering an International Baccalaureate curriculum. The school fosters critical thinking and creativity while deepening students' Jewish identity in a supportive community.
Our focus is on teaching students how to learn and giving them opportunities to practice strategic, critical thinking and problem solving skills through a curriculum that is connected to the world around them.
Leo Baeck Day School offers IB, Progressive, and Other curriculums, with specializations in International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, Social Action (The Tikkun Project), and and Reform Jewish Values (Leo Baeck Day School).
Leo Baeck Day School features a campus with Classrooms and State-of-the-art facilities.
CA$17,850
per year
Leo Baeck cultivates a warm, inclusive community where students explore deeply and grapple with meaningful ideas. The school emphasizes joyful Jewish celebration through weekly Kabbalat Shabbat services, holiday assemblies, and choir performances, creating a vibrant spiritual environment. Students engage in the Tikkun Project, which blends critical thinking with social action, and participate in interfaith encounters. The atmosphere balances academic rigor with emotional support, fostered through a dedicated social-emotional wellness framework and a strong emphasis on Derech Eretz—respect for self and others.
Leo Baeck has published a comprehensive Statement of Belonging that articulates its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The school welcomes diverse family structures, including single-parent and LGBTQ+ families, students with varying learning needs, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The statement defines inclusion as creating a safe community where differences are valued, diversity as recognizing unique characteristics, and equity as promoting fairness and justice. The school implements this through differentiated learning practices, the Tikkun Project's focus on social justice, and a systemic approach to social-emotional wellness. Leadership explicitly states this is aspirational work guided by Reform Jewish principles of b'tzelem elohim—recognizing that every human is creat
Parents engage with Leo Baeck through the Parents' Association, which collects annual dues to support special programs and purchases that enhance the educational experience. The school emphasizes that joining Leo Baeck is about mission and community, not just academics, with the Director of Admission supporting families in understanding this holistic approach. Parents are invited to participate in school tours, admission interviews, and community events. The website mentions a Parent Portal for current families and encourages parent involvement in the admission process, though specific volunteer opportunities and committees are not prominently detailed.
Address
501 Arlington Ave, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Phone
905-709-3636
info@leobaeck.ca
Website
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Common questions about Leo Baeck Day School
Leo Baeck Day School serves students in grades Nursery-12.
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