Welcome to The Leo Baeck Day School -
we look forward to sharing our school with you.
Our child-centred learning community:
- Nurtures students’ individuality
- Fosters critical thinking and creative problem solving
- Empowers students to develop agency to positively impact the world
Our Admission team is here to answer any questions you may have. Janice Prazoff, our Director of Admission, supports families in understanding that joining a school is far more than an academic choice – it is also about mission and community.
Interested in SK-Grade 8 2025? Reach out today to learn about availability.
JK 2026 – Book your tour today.
Applications due by May 2025.
JK 2027 & beyond:
Please note – we do not accept applications ahead of a school tour.
Please submit a Book a Tour form to introduce yourself. We look forward to connecting and sharing our Admission process with you.
Inquire today by completing our on-line “Book a Tour” form.
JK 2027 school tours will begin in November 2025.
JK 2028 school tours will begin in November 2026.
5 Steps to Apply
Book a private tour today
Submit an application
Once a school tour has been completed, a link for the online application will be shared.
You will need the following the complete an application:
- $500 application deposit submitted by cash, cheque or etransfer
- Copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Copy of your child’s immunization record
- Photograph of your child
Admission Interview
The personal interview is an integral element of the admission process at Leo Baeck and is required for all parents who submit an application, regardless of their child’s grade level. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each family more personally.
Parents will be contacted to arrange an individual appointment with the Director of Admission.
Student Assessment
Our in-house assessments consist of grade-appropriate activities with a variety of school staff and administrators to determine if the school is the right fit for the applicant. All information collected will be shared with the Director of Admission and the Admission Committee during the process.
Admission Decision
Acceptance letters are sent out during the year prior to entry. Our wait pool remains in effect until September 1, immediately prior to school opening. All deposits are fully refundable if we cannot accommodate you by September 1. As an admission-based school, The Leo Baeck Day School reserves the right to deny an offer of acceptance at any point during the admission process.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition: Full Day JK – Grade 8: $17,330
Capital Levy: The capital levy represents a total of $6,500 and is payable over five years ($1,300 per year), beginning in the year a student initially enters the school in Senior Kindergarten or any higher grade. A 25% credit is offered to families who choose to pay their full five-year commitment in one initial payment. This credit is offered only in the first year that the levy is applicable. Regardless of payment plan, the levy is 100% tax receiptable in the year(s) it is paid.
Trips and Special Events: $70 per child (all grades). This fee includes the cost of transportation and other associated costs for special outings for the entire school year.
Parents’ Association Dues: $18 per family. These dues will be remitted to the Parents’ Association for its use to augment the educational experience of our children through special programs and purchases.
Family Surcharge: $50 per family (Grade 1–8). If you have children attending any other Jewish Day School in Toronto which has a similar family surcharge, please prorate the $50 amongst the schools
There are two payment options, either can be paid by post-dated cheque or pre-authorized payments:
1. Three (3) instalments, dated July 1, September 1 and November 1 of the following year.
2. Ten (10) instalments, dated the first of each month from July 1 to April 1. This option includes a monthly charge of $22.50 per student for handling and lost interest revenue.
Please note that agreements received after May 15 will be charged a $100 late filing fee.
No Refund Policy:
The school makes commitments based on enrolment and these commitments cannot be altered due to withdrawals of students. It is the policy of The Leo Baeck Day School that where a student is unilaterally absent or withdrawn from the school at any point following the due date for the first tuition payment, which is July 1, tuition payments may be refundable on a monthly pro-rated basis. However, all deposits and other fees are non-refundable. In addition, a fee of $500 per child will be retained by the school as a processing fee. As an educational institution, the school reserves the discretionary right to require the withdrawal of any student at any time; in such cases unused tuition will be refunded, but all other fees are non-refundable.
The Credit & Collection Policy of the Leo Baeck Day School:
It is the policy of the Board of Directors of The Leo Baeck Day School that family accounts be kept current. The administration, with the guidance of the Finance and Audit Committee, has a responsibility to ensure that this policy is carried out. The Board of Directors has approved the schedule of tuition and fee payments as set in the Tuition Agreement. Please note the following collection policies:
1. There is a $25 service charge for the return of any bank or pre-authorized cheque as “uncollectible.” If you change banks or close your account, please make alternative arrangements with the school to avoid this charge.
2. All outstanding amounts will bear interest of 1.5% per month.
3. Monthly payments must be in good standing by December 1 in order to retain the student’s place. Monthly payments must be in good standing by April 1 in order to retain the student’s place for the next school year.
Accessibility is a core value of The Leo Baeck Day School and we strive to ensure no child is denied a Jewish education for financial reasons. We work in partnership with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, and with support from the Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education and generous donors to achieve this goal.
Day School Scholarships
Day School Scholarship applications for Tuition Assistance and the Generations Trust Scholarship are available through the UJA Federation. Day School Scholarships are offered for students in JK-Grade 12 and are awarded in the form of reduced tuition fees, based on each family’s financial situation.
See if you qualify and receive an estimate of how much you can expect to pay in tuition fees in just a few minutes by using UJA’s quick and anonymous Scholarship calculator.
Visit www.dayschoolscholarships.ca to learn more about eligibility and the application process!
If you require technical support, please email support@re-solved.ca. Please allow 1 business day for a reply.
Interest-Free Loans for Day School Families
With interest rates going up, UJA and its partner Jewish Free Loan Toronto (JFLT) are offering special interest-free Jewish School Loans of up to $12,000 per family to assist with tuition costs for parents with children enrolled in Jewish schools in Ontario, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. You can learn more about Jewish School Loans from JFLT at www.jewishfreeloan.ca.
All questions about school procedures and policies can be directed to businessoffice@leobaeck.ca or tuitionassistance@leobaeck.ca.
