We offer a broad high school program that caters to the varied interests and skills of our students. Students take all the compulsory academic/university preparation courses, as well as their choice of elective courses based on their specific areas of interest and their postsecondary and career aspirations.
Students are provided with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their future education through guidance from our Academic Coordinators. They are empowered to choose their own pathways toward their postsecondary journey.
Project-based Learning
Students discover new capacities for critical thinking and forming independent judgments through Keystone’s project-based learning style. Students, for example, become financially literate in the Canadian system, learn how to open their own business and how to use technological advances to their best advantage, read classic Literature, and explore scientific concepts. Classes debate ethical issues in Science, History, Economics and Literature. Students write poetry, engage in a variety of mathematical reasoning skills, inquire, hypothesize and conduct hands-on lab experiments, often in the laboratories of nearby universities.
Our teachers present demanding, open-ended topics that encourage students to observe, compare, analyze, create, question and imagine alternatives. They then help students understand why those concepts are important and how they can be applied in the real-world. Students gain a true understanding of the world around them by combining theory and practice on a daily basis.
Leadership through Experiential Learning
There are many leadership opportunities for students both in the classroom and in the surrounding environment of the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto. Many of our courses provide an opportunity for students to take the lead; when students become teachers they also become independent thinkers and they practice valuable soft skills such as self-reliance, resourcefulness and decision-making. They can also volunteer to tutor and act as mentors to our middle school students, organize fundraisers through our Student Council, or take part in advocacy clubs such as the Model United Nations, EcoSchools, etc.
Flexible & Focused Program
There are 2 semesters per academic year. Students take 4 credits in each semester. If needed or desired, students can also take up to 2 credits during the summer months.
Classes are 80-minute blocks. This type of academic schedule, which is more aligned with the college and university system, also prepares students for higher education.
Our academic structure ultimately allows students to concentrate on fewer courses at a time, resulting in less stress and more time to hone in on and develop the skills fundamental to each subject. Students also get individual help and support from teachers in our smaller-sized classes during a mixture of lecture-style and discussion/open-ended periods.
IB Candidate School
Keystone School is proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school. We are committed to offering a globally recognized education that fosters critical thinking, international-mindedness, and a passion for learning. Discover more about our IB journey.
Learn more about International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Academic Guidance
Keystone School provides personalized academic guidance to help students navigate their educational journey. Our dedicated advisors work closely with students to select courses, plan for university admissions, and achieve their academic goals.
Where do Keystone graduates go?
Learn where Keystone School graduates continue their academic journeys. Our graduates are accepted into top universities worldwide, pursuing diverse fields of study. Explore how Keystone’s comprehensive education prepares students for success in higher education and beyond.
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