About The Country Day School
Our mandate is to equip students with what they need to be successful. We are committed to offering top academics, athletics, arts, outdoor ed, leadership skills, and character building opportunities, each as a priority, without compromise.
The Country Day School is a private co-educational school in King City, Ontario, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is guided by values of nurture, excellence, integrity.
Core Values
Teaching Philosophy
Education With Balance. A balanced education expands horizons, uncovers exciting opportunities, and helps every student work directly toward their goals. Every student at CDS receives a curriculum built on an intentional blend of academic, experiential, and extracurricular programs. They participate actively in all aspects of their development to discover their passions and establish a strong sense of self. This approach—which affords much more personal attention than the traditional “one size fits all” model—helps guide our relationships with each student so we can build an educational path for them that ensures their success. We take pride in knowing, inspiring, and supporting our students so we can help them become the best versions of themselves.
What Makes The Country Day School Special
- K-12 continuum
- Advanced Placement (AP) program offered
- Financial aid & scholarships offered
- 10 competitive sports programs
- 5 arts & creative programs
Academics
Curriculum
The Country Day School offers Traditional and AP curriculums, with specializations in Languages, Sports, and Leadership.
Academic Environment
Languages of Instruction
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
5 programsSports
10 programsClubs & Activities
3 programsCampus & Facilities
The Country Day School sits on a 100-acre-acre campus with Library and Science lab.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
CA$37,150
per year
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Report cards
- Interview
- Essay
- Standardized test
Community & Culture
The Country Day School cultivates a close-knit, respectful community where students feel known and supported. Described by current students as "like a small town," the school emphasizes personal connection—one student notes being "greeted by my first name when I walk into school each morning." The culture balances academic rigor with broad co-curricular engagement, including 24 sports, 40+ clubs and extracurriculars, three dramatic arts performances annually, and programs like CDS Robotics, Debating and Public Speaking, Social Justice initiatives, and the Duke of Edinburgh Program. The 100-acre campus provides state-of-the-art facilities and a protected natural landscape that supports outdoor education and exploration.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Country Day School acknowledges diversity through its Land Acknowledgment, recognizing the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, and committing to ongoing relationship-building with First Nations. The school's broad geographic catchment area—served by seven bus routes spanning York, Simcoe, and Peel regions—brings students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The website includes "Equity, Diversity, Inclusion" as a navigation item, though specific DEI initiatives, programming, or detailed commitments are not elaborated on the pages provided.
Parent Involvement
Parents engage with CDS through several structured channels and volunteer opportunities. The school maintains a Parent Association that organizes signature events including the Annual Dinner & Auction (the largest fundraiser, held since 1974), JS Grandparents' Day, a CDS Golf Tournament, and a Holiday Fair. Parents also volunteer to run the Pre-Owned Uniform Sales program. The website references a Parent Association and mentions volunteer opportunities, though specific details about regular committee work or classroom involvement are not prominently featured on the website.
Dress Code
Uniform required
Accreditations & Recognition
Contact The Country Day School
Address
13415 Dufferin St, King City, Ontario, Canada
Phone
(905) 833-1220
info@cds.on.ca
Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Country Day School
The Country Day School serves students in grades Nursery-12.
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