Admission
Welcome to CDS!
Discover an education with balance
Choosing a school is a very personal decision.
As you explore the plethora of choices available, we invite you to see the benefits of an education with balance at CDS.
It’s a well-rounded approach designed specifically to help students develop a lifelong love of learning, prepare them for post-secondary education, and build within them strong character, morals, and values.
We invite you to better understand how we achieve this by exploring our website, planning a visit, and talking with our Admissions Team.
We look forward to meeting you!
– David Huckvale, Director of Admissions
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The CDS Admissions Team
Meet David Huckvale - Director of Admission
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“We cultivate the passion a child brings with them or help them discover one.”
Discover Our JK-Grade 12 Advantage
From their first days in Junior Kindergarten to their graduation in Grade 12, students at The Country Day School benefit from a seamless educational journey. Our interconnected Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools offer academics, programs, and co-curricular opportunities that grow and adapt to meet each child’s evolving interests, strengths, and potential.
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Junior School (JK–Grade 6)
Here, we build a strong, collaborative, and supportive foundation that students can build on for years to come. It’s our goal to give every child the very best start possible.
Highlights:
- Foundational skills
- Core subjects
- Joyful learning
- Social and emotional development
- Daily time for arts programming, physical activity, and outdoor education
Middle School (Grades 7–8)
Our Middle School features its own space, customized for this age group. It offers a coordinated curriculum that ignites curiosity and develops core competencies.
Highlights:
- Academic progression
- Increasing independence
- Integrated advisory and wellness programs
- Leadership opportunities
- Personal support
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Senior School (Grades 9-12)
Students encounter important and exciting life choices in Senior School. Our balanced academic, experiential, and extracurricular program helps equip each student to choose what’s best for them.
Highlights:
- University preparation
- Ontario Secondary School curriculum
- Advance Placement courses
- New courses vetted for consideration every year
- Over 40 clubs, teams, and student opportunities
Why Choose The Country Day School
“Who will you be?”
This is the question we engage all students with.There’s no wrong answer, and everyone takes their own personal route to reach theirs.
We offer a balanced education to support them in this journey. 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. Learn About The Application Process
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Read Our Review Guide from Our Kids
Published as a 60-page book and available to read online at ourkids.net.
Country Day School Facts
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100% university acceptable
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(Class of 2025)
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93% of students graduate as
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40+ clubs and
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Admission Resources
It’s important that you feel comfortable with the school you choose for your student.Our team is here to help support you with more information about CDS, assist with the process, or to answer any questions you may have.
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Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
