

St. Basil-the-Great College
Part of Toronto Catholic District School Board, Catholic, Founded 1962
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Accreditations
St. Basil-the-Great College School is a co-educational Catholic secondary school located in North York, Ontario, and is part of the Toronto Catholic District School Board. It offers a diverse and challenging curriculum rooted in a long tradition of academic excellence.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Guided by the motto "Excelsa Petite" (Strive for Excellence), the school operates within the Basilian tradition to provide a Catholic and Christian environment. It aims to foster the maximum intellectual, physical, spiritual, and moral development of each student while encouraging them to become responsible, contributing members of the community.
Programmes
The school provides a full range of academic programming, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. The curriculum features diverse subjects such as business math, environmental science, and a compulsory computer literacy program for Grade 9 students, alongside initiatives like cooperative education. Faith development is integrated through the religion department and chaplaincy team, which organize regular liturgies and retreats.
Student support
Learning support
The school utilizes an integrated model of curriculum delivery to support special education students. This approach includes modified programming provided by dedicated special education teachers to meet diverse student needs.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does St. Basil-the-Great College offer?
- St. Basil-the-Great College offers IB Diploma.
- Is St. Basil-the-Great College a day or boarding school?
- St. Basil-the-Great College is a day school.
- What accreditations does St. Basil-the-Great College hold?
- St. Basil-the-Great College holds accreditations including IB.
- Is St. Basil-the-Great College co-educational?
- St. Basil-the-Great College is a co-ed school.
- Where is St. Basil-the-Great College located?
- St. Basil-the-Great College is an international school in Toronto, Canada.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families are invited to register with the school to join the community. The school hosts an Open House event for those interested in learning more about the enrollment process.
Facilities
About the campus
The current school facility was opened in 1999 on a site acquired in 1995 to replace the original building. The campus includes a Learning Commons and provides space for various athletic and academic activities.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including student council-sponsored events, subject-related clubs, and various sports teams such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. Other notable groups include the student action club, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID), the yearbook committee, and the Italian club.



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