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The Country Day School

Canada, King City

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$37,150
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 806
Type Co-educational
Opened 1972
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Outdoor Education, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Country Day School (CDS) is a co-educational independent day school on a 100-acre campus in King Township, north of Toronto. CDS offers JK–12 programming, with the Senior School following the Ontario Secondary School curriculum and providing more than 20 optional courses by the final year; Advanced Placement is offered as an enrichment option with exams through the College Board. The school emphasizes balance, integrating academics, athletics, and outdoor education, with differentiated instruction. A strong university-placement program supports graduates as they pursue post-secondary opportunities. The student body is about 820 students with an average class size of 18. The campus features Junior, Middle and Senior schools, each with a gym, plus a Performing Arts Centre, a sports dome, 10 playing fields, and hiking and biking trails. CDS offers more than 40 clubs and sports, including robotics, debating and Model UN, and Duke of Edinburgh Program, alongside an arts scene.

13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5, Canada

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The Essentials

The Country Day School has 806 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
The Country Day School is located at 13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5, Canada. The campus sits on 100 acres north of Toronto.

Stages
JK-12; Junior School, Middle School and Senior School on a single campus.

Type
Co-ed, independent day school.

Additional learning support
Counsellors and learning strategists provide academic and personal support. They offer academic support, learning strategies, and accommodations; programs include peer tutoring, learning strategies classes and special education accommodations.

Country affiliation
Canada

Bus service
The Country Day School has its own fleet of eight buses, operating seven daily bus routes to and from parts of the York, Simcoe and Peel regions, including as far north as Barrie. More than 150 students use this service daily; routes are route-specific with a flat fee.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Country Day School ranges from CAD 37,150 for 2026/27.

Application & enrolment fees

- Enrolment fee (one-time, non-refundable): CAD 5,000 per child, payable at the time of enrolment. For the 2025–2026 year a sibling discount of CAD 1,000 per sibling was applied; sibling-discount policies are set by the school.

Tuition (2026–2027) — core day program (Grades JK–12)

- Base tuition: CAD 37,150 per year (Grades JK–12).
- Suggested Annual Capital Fund donation (voluntary): CAD 1,000 per child. When shown together with tuition the combined figure is CAD 38,150. The Capital Fund donation is listed as voluntary.

Tuition — payment plans and totals (2026–2027)

- Plan A (single annual payment): qualifies for a stated savings of CAD 525 (labelled on the school schedule as "PLAN A (savings of CAD 525)"). Applying that saving to the combined tuition + suggested capital amount (CAD 38,150) produces a payable total of CAD 37,625 under Plan A.

- Plan B (bi/term payments — listed schedule):
- Initial payment: CAD 4,750 due January 22, 2026.
- Second payment: CAD 11,800 due May 1, 2026.
- Third payment: CAD 10,800 due August 1, 2026.
- Fourth payment: CAD 10,800 due November 1, 2026.
- Total payable under Plan B (tuition + suggested capital fund): CAD 38,150.

- Plan C (monthly instalments — labelled premium):
- Initial payment: CAD 4,750 due January 22, 2026.
- Ten instalments of CAD 3,397 from April 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (monthly).
- Total payable under Plan C as listed: CAD 38,720 (this reflects the instalment premium).

Billing schedule & payment terms (practical details)

- The school publishes specific due dates for each payment plan (examples above are the dates published for the 2026–27 schedule). Families choose a plan and submit payment forms or payment to the Business Office by the stated internal deadline. Pre-authorized bank withdrawal and credit-card payment forms are used for recurring payments.

Boarding / international / homestay

- There is no boarding option or homestay program at The Country Day School; the school operates as a day school only.

Other mandatory and routine costs (typical annual amounts and per-event items)

- Uniforms:
- First-year uniform average (excluding shoes): Junior School approximately CAD 600; Middle & Senior School approximately CAD 950.
- Ongoing uniform expense after the first year: typically CAD 200–400 per year depending on growth and replacement needs.

- Books / course materials:
- Middle & Senior School: average CAD 500 per student per year (books are purchased online and may be resold if in suitable condition).
- Junior School: average CAD 150 per student per year.

- Musical instrument rental (Grades 5–8): approximate annual rental CAD 299 (rented through a third-party supplier).

- Required field trips (budget guidelines by grade):
- JK–SK: CAD 100 per year.
- Grades 1–4: CAD 200 per year.
- Grades 5–6: CAD 500 per year (includes Glen Bernard Camp and Queen's Science Camp where applicable).
- Grades 7–8: CAD 800 per year (includes Quebec and Ottawa trips where applicable).
- Grades 9–11: CAD 200 per year.
- Grade 12: CAD 500 per year (includes university trip).

- Term athletic/extracurricular fees:
- Typical charge (excluding hockey): about CAD 150 per term per student (covers activity-related busing, uniform purchase or rental, medical coverage, officiating fees and event entry fees).
- Hockey (winter term): approximately CAD 500 for the term (covers ice rental and related costs). Athletic tournament travel costs vary and can range roughly CAD 300–1,000 depending on location.

- Senior School optional trips and international excursions: typical optional costs range from CAD 400–900 depending on the trip; specific trip prices are published in the Family Handbook at the start of each year.

- Daily bus transportation (route-based, annual charges):
- York Region (annual): full‑time rider CAD 2,350; part‑time rider CAD 1,425.
- Barrie route (annual): full‑time rider CAD 3,300; part‑time rider CAD 2,000.
- Occasional one-way rides: CAD 11 per ride (York/Halton/Peel) and CAD 15 per ride (Barrie).

- After‑school care (Junior School):
- Koalas program (3:20–4:30 p.m.): CAD 9.25 per day.
- After Care to 5:00 p.m.: CAD 13.75 per day.
- After Care to 6:00 p.m.: CAD 23.00 per day.

- Stationery kits (optional): approximately CAD 100 for Grades 2–6 and CAD 200 for Grades 7–8 (kits are available through the school store).

Refund information

- The enrolment fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable (one-time, non‑refundable fee of CAD 5,000 per child). Other refund terms for tuition or fees are handled under the school's enrolment/contract terms and by the Business Office; the enrolment contract and Family Handbook set the formal terms governing refunds and withdrawals. For specific contract-language refund terms, consult the school's enrolment documentation or the Business Office.

Accepted payment methods and how payments are made

- Pre‑authorized bank withdrawal (auto‑debit) — the school provides a Pre‑Authorized Bank Withdrawal Form for recurring payments.
- Credit‑card payments — a Credit Card Payment Form is provided; recurring card payments may require a signed form and processing setup.
- Online billing / account management — the school uses MyCDS / online billing for enrollment and to manage contracts and payment forms; families submit payment forms or payment to the Business Office by the school's internal deadline.

Contacts for fee and billing questions

- Business Office (student billing / accounts payable) handles invoices, payment plans, and forms; contact details are provided on the school's Contact page and in MyCDS.
Academics

The Country Day School teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
CDS offers JK–12 programming on a 100-acre campus in King, Ontario. The Senior School follows the Ontario Secondary School curriculum and offers some Advanced Placement courses for enrichment, with more than 20 optional courses available by the final year. The program emphasizes an education with balance, integrating academics, athletics, arts, and outdoor education, and it differentiates instruction to meet individual learning needs. AP is presented as an enrichment option for selected students; courses include Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, English Language, English Literature, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Comparative Government and Politics, with exams available through the College Board. The CDS curriculum is supported by an ongoing curriculum renewal process and a strong university-placement program, supported by a diverse range of extracurriculars and a student body of about 820 students with an average class size of 18.

Student Teacher Ratio
18 students per class on average.

Higher Education Progression
In 2026, 89 members of the Class of 2026 received university offers to top institutions in Canada, the United States and abroad, and 100% of the Class of 2026 graduated as Ontario Scholars.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced Placement (AP) is offered in the Senior School as an enrichment option for motivated learners. AP courses include Biology (Grade 12), Calculus AB (Grade 12), Computer Science A (Grade 10/11), English Language (Grade 11), English Literature (Grade 12), Macroeconomics (Grade 12), Microeconomics (Grade 11), and Comparative Government and Politics (Grades 9–12). CDS uses AP exams through the College Board for assessment, and many universities grant credit for qualifying scores; in 2025, 75% of CDS students who took AP exams scored a 3 or higher.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit: Attend an open house or book a weekday tour to experience our campus and community. 2. Apply: Submit the online application by the entry-grade deadline; Grades 4, 7 and 9 have a deadline of November 3, 2026; all other grades have a deadline of December 1, 2026; applications after the deadline are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space. 3. Applications Reviewed: Completed applications are carefully reviewed; for entry grades, many applicants will be invited to an in-person academic and character assessment. 4. Invitations Sent: Those selected will receive an invitation to attend an assessment beginning in late October for entry grades; invitations for other cases are issued on a rolling basis. 5. Applicant Assessments: Entry-grade assessments combine group activities and an academic/character evaluation and can last up to several hours; assessments for non-entry grades are often full-day classroom visits. 6. Decisions: Entry-grade admission decisions are communicated in late November; non-entry grade decisions are communicated on a rolling basis from December onward. The main entry points are Junior Kindergarten and Grades 4, 7 and 9; applications for all grades are accepted based on space. Rolling Admissions: Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability, and current availability and waitlist status can be discussed with the Admissions Team before submitting an application. Application deadlines for 2027–28: Grades 4, 7 and 9 by November 3, 2026; all other grades by December 1, 2026.

Scholarships
Eberts Entrance Scholarships provide up to $15,000 for incoming students entering Grades 7–8 and 9–10 who exemplify education with balance; these scholarships are renewable each year provided the student maintains strong academic performance and active school involvement; at least one award is based on demonstrated financial need. All applicants must complete and submit the full admission application and the Eberts scholarship application by December 1; if applicable, the Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) application must also be completed by December 1. Recipients are selected and contacted by mid-January. For general financial assistance, apply for bursaries through Apple Financial Services (FACS); the school's Financial Assistance Committee reviews the recommendation and determines the bursary amount; space and funds are limited, and a bursary is not guaranteed. The complete process to apply for financial assistance involves submitting the FACS application, paying the fee, Apple Financial's analysis, and School review; if approved, aid is awarded based on need and funds available.

Waitlist
Rolling admissions are in effect; discussions about current availability and waitlist status for your specific grades should take place with the Admissions Team before submitting an application.
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