Willowdale Christian School campus in North York, Ontario

Willowdale Christian School

North York, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades JK – 8OtherEst. 1963
Grades
JK – 8
Day Tuition
CA$12,900/yr
Class Size
20 students
Medium classes
Student : Teacher
15:1
Good
Founded
1963
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Willowdale Christian School

To provide an outstanding Christ-centered education by: Engaging excellent Christ-following teachers, administrators, and supporting staff who are continuously advancing their education and training to ensure that all students learn to the best of their ability. Researching, evaluating, and implementing innovative practices in education that raise the quality and breadth of programs offered at WCS. Re-imagining and shaping the facilities, grounds, and resources at WCS to enrich each student’s education.

Willowdale Christian School is a private co-educational Christian school in North York, Ontario, serving students at the elementary level. Christ-centered education nurturing academic achievement, character, and faith.

Core Values

CharacterNurtureFaithServiceIntegrity

Teaching Philosophy

Our programs offer opportunities for students to uncover, unpack, develop, and share their God-given gifts. We offer a caring, nurturing, and safe environment where students develop their personal faith while learning to live out that faith through love, obedience, and service.

Faith Tradition: Other

What Makes Willowdale Christian School Special

  • Christian faith-based education
  • Elementary education
  • 4 arts & creative programs

Academics

Curriculum

Willowdale Christian School offers Traditional and Other curriculums.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

4 programs
Drama/TheatreMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

5 programs
BasketballVolleyballSoccerBadmintonTrack and field

Campus & Facilities

Willowdale Christian School features a campus with Gymnasium.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$12,900

per year

Near average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Not available

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Admissions

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Reference letters
  • Other

Community & Culture

Willowdale Christian School cultivates a warm, nurturing environment centered on Christian faith and values. The school emphasizes small class sizes (15-20 students in K-3, 20-25 in grades 4-8), allowing teachers to provide attentive, individualized care. Weekly chapel assemblies on Wednesdays bring the entire community together for worship and celebration of student talents. Parents describe the atmosphere as "warm, inviting and peaceful," with a strong focus on helping students discover and develop their God-given gifts through integrated academics, arts, and athletics programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Willowdale Christian School's admissions policy explicitly states that "no child shall be denied enrolment on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, colour or national origin." The school welcomes international students and families from diverse church backgrounds—currently serving families from over 40 different churches. The staff roster reflects international experience, with teachers who have taught in countries including Japan, China, Malaysia, Kenya, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. However, a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion statement or specific DEI initiatives are not prominently featured on the website.

Parent Involvement

The school actively brings parents into community life through organized gatherings including a Parents' Prayer Group, Moms' Monthly Pot-luck Lunch, Grandparents' Day, and the Christmas Bazaar. Parents are invited to tour the school and meet with the Principal during the admissions process. The school sends home a weekly newsletter highlighting school activities and maintains communication through an information package and school calendar. However, specific details about formal parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or ongoing engagement structures are not prominently featured on the website.

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspectedOther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willowdale Christian School

Willowdale Christian School serves students in grades JK-8.

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