private

Cestar High School

Toronto, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: 7 – 12
Gender: Co-educational
Boarding: No
Board: Independent
Principal: Shawna Sheldon
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

Accepts applications from Grade 7 to Grade 12 students; both domestic and international students accepted

Academics & learning

Curriculum: University-preparatory education, with courses currently offered to Grade 11 and 12 students planning to attend college or university.
Accreditation: BSID: 885635

Course descriptions

Mathematics

Functions (including linear, quadratic and trigonometric functions), statistics through Data Management, and Calculus and Vectors. The school identifies these as preparation for university programs including science, engineering and sociology.

Sciences

Physics, biology and chemistry taught in laboratory settings, with hands-on work and preparation for university study and laboratory practice.

Canadian and World Studies

Geography, history and law courses with Canadian or world perspectives. Students develop research, writing and critical-thinking skills.

English

Study of novels, plays, poetry and graphic texts, with written and oral communication, essays, presentations, group work and thesis development.

Business

Business theory and management, Canadian and international business models, case studies, accounting and bookkeeping.

Social Sciences

Philosophy, sociology and psychology, using essay analysis, group activities and presentations to build communication and critical thinking.

Project-based learning

Interdisciplinary, open-ended projects build real-world problem solving, communication, presentation, research and independent-learning skills.

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Learning programs

Learning support

A student testimonial highlights helpful faculty and substantial one-on-one time with instructors.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Intramural sports and clubs: The current extracurricular page confirms that intramural sports and clubs are available at lunch and after school, but does not name the current clubs.

Outdoor activities & education

Field trips and community experiences: The school says planned trips may include Raptors basketball, Blue Jays baseball, Maple Leafs hockey, Niagara Falls, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto Harbour, Toronto Zoo, Toronto Island, Ontario Science Centre, Pioneer Village, provincial courts, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Outdoor recreation: The school lists summer or fall camping, Canada’s Wonderland, skiing and snowboarding among possible extracurricular trips.
Blue Mountain winter trip: A student testimonial also recalls an off-campus winter trip to Blue Mountain; this is a testimonial example, not a guaranteed annual itinerary.

About the school

Cestar High School (BSID: 885635) is an independent, university-preparatory high school in Toronto serving domestic and international students. The website states that it is open to Grades 7–12 and currently offers courses for Grades 11–12 students preparing for college or university.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located in Toronto
described as Canada’s economic and cultural centre. A testimonial places the school in the North York area
near Fairview Mall and a highway.

What makes the school distinct

Personalized university admission counseling.
Partial tuition waivers for domestic students.
Merit-based entrance scholarships, including scholarships for international students.
Highly qualified, caring teachers and staff focused on academic and personal development.