The Leo Baeck Day School

What The Leo Baeck Day School does

The Leo Baeck Day School is an independent, non-profit K-8 Jewish day school founded in 1974 in Toronto, Canada, and operated from its 501 Arlington Avenue campus (the Phil and Cees Wynn Centre for Jewish Education). It is the only Reform Jewish day school in Canada and the only IB-accredited Jewish day school in Toronto, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP, authorized 2021) for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP, authorized 2011) for Grades 6-8. The school serves approximately 600 students across 29 classrooms — near its stated maximum capacity of 30 classes and 650 students — and has taught more than 3,000 students across its 50-year history. Specialized offerings include the proprietary Tikkun Project (social action curriculum integrated K-8), the Bonim Program for students with language learning disabilities, the Little Leos toddler program (16 months to 2.5 years), the Shinshinim Israeli youth ambassador program, and dedicated social-emotional wellness support through full-time registered social workers.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition ($18,340 per year for Full-Day JK–Grade 8 in 2026-27), a five-year capital levy of $1,300 per year, Parents' Association dues of $18 per family, supplementary programs (Before & After Care, Little Leos), and fundraising via the "Proud History, Bright Future" capital campaign and donation platforms such as CrowdChange. The go-to-market is a direct, sales-led admissions funnel anchored by mandatory private school tours, followed by application, parent interview, and student assessment. The customer base is narrowly defined as Jewish families in the Greater Toronto Area seeking progressive Reform Jewish education with rigorous IB academics; financial accessibility is supported through UJA Federation scholarships and Jewish Free Loan Toronto interest-free loans up to $12,000. The school is CAIS-accredited (2017) and AODA-compliant, and partners with Memorial Scrolls Trust, Holy Blossom Temple, Temple Sinai, JDSSL, SSAF, and the Jewish Security Network.

The institution holds no parent company, no venture capital exposure, and no subsidiaries; it is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Shayna Galante, with operational leadership under Head of School Eric Petersiel and COO Claire Dalby. A 10,000 sq ft two-storey addition to the campus began construction in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion in September 2027, funded by a $16.5 million capital campaign. Reported outcome metrics include 100% of graduates accepted to their first-choice high school, 94% maintaining or improving Grade 9 marks versus Grade 8, and 100% participation in extracurriculars at their next school.

Name

The Leo Baeck Day School

Legal name

The Leo Baeck Day School

Website

https://leobaeck.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Leo Baeck Day School is Toronto's only Reform Jewish day school and Canada's first Jewish IB World School, serving approximately 600 K-8 students through IB PYP/MYP curricula combined with progressive Jewish education and social-emotional wellness support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Jewish Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Jewish day school
• International Baccalaureate
• Progressive Jewish education
• Independent school

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to enrolled families. Full-day JK through Grade 8 tuition is $18,340 for 2026-27. Capital levy of $1,300/year for 5 years (SK and above) and Parents' Association dues of $18 per family are additional mandatory fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Leo Baeck Day School delivers private K-8 education combining the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with progressive Reform Jewish values and curriculum. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (JK-Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-8) as its core academic offering, supplemented by proprietary programs including The Tikkun Project (social justice curriculum), the Bonim Program (specialized language learning support), Little Leos (early childhood program), Before & After Care, and a Shinshinim Israeli ambassador program. Enrollment is delivered through a direct admissions process requiring school tours, applications, parent interviews, and student assessments, with tuition of $18,340 per year for 2026-27.

Product overview

The Leo Baeck Day School is a K-8 Jewish day school offering a unified educational program combining progressive Jewish education with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. The core academic structure is organized through the Primary Years Programme (PYP, JK-Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-8), providing a balanced curriculum across Language Arts/Social Studies, Math/Science, and Hebrew/Judaic Studies. Supporting programs include The Tikkun Project for social action education, the Bonim Program for specialized learning support, Little Leos toddler program, and before/after care services. The school also operates the baeck+call magazine and an e-card donation program as community engagement tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Leos: A nurturing program for children aged 16 months to 2.5 years, accompanied by a caregiver. Features foundational, multi-sensory experiences that nurture creativity, imagination and a love of learning.
• The Tikkun Project
• baeck+call

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB programme for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 that fosters whole-child development across academic, social, emotional, physical and cultural needs, emphasizing global citizenship and responsibility.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB programme for Grades 6-8 that provides a dynamic educational framework with global perspective, promoting critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections and personal growth through eight subject areas.
• The Tikkun Project Social action curriculum blending critical thinking, Jewish values and hands-on action to promote student agency in tackling real-world problems such as poverty, climate change and inequality, integrated into core curriculum for Grades K-8.
• Bonim Program Specialized academic program for students with identified language learning disabilities, providing reading and writing support while keeping students integrated in the Jewish day school system.
• Little Leos Early childhood program for children aged 16 months to 2.5 years, accompanied by a caregiver, featuring multi-sensory experiences that nurture creativity, imagination and love of learning through play-based activities.
• Before & After Care Supervision program offering free before-school care from 7:45am and fee-based after-school care until 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday) or 5:45pm (Fridays), run by qualified staff in a safe environment.
• Shinshinim Program UJA Federation program bringing Israeli students to the school for a year before IDF service to foster love for and connection to Israel through activities and school-wide programming.
• E-Card Program Digital greeting card shop allowing purchase of e-cards for lifecycle events and Jewish holidays, with optional donations and tax receipts for contributions of $18 or more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates accepted to their first-choice high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UJA Federation of Greater Toronto / Julia & Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Baeck partners with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education to provide tuition assistance, scholarships (Day School Scholarships, Generations Trust Scholarship), and interest-free loans (up to $12,000 per family through Jewish Free Loan Toronto) to ensure no child is denied a Jewish education for financial reasons. The school also participates in the UJA Shinshinim program bringing Israeli youth ambassadors to campus annually.
• Memorial Scrolls TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1981, Leo Baeck has been a proud steward of a Czech Torah scroll recovered after the Holocaust. The scroll (approximately 200 years old) is used regularly during Rosh Chodesh services and on Simchat Torah. In 2019, staff and families participated in inscribing letters in the scroll with a visiting sofer (scribe), and a formal rededication took place in 2021.
• Holy Blossom Temple and Temple SinaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Baeck's Shinshinim (Israeli youth ambassadors) contribute to programming at Holy Blossom Temple and Temple Sinai, two partner Reform communities in Toronto, extending the school's Israel engagement beyond campus.
• Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Baeck is a member of CAIS, a national organization of independent schools. CAIS accreditation ensures the school meets the strictest standards for admissions, fundraising, operations, and governance, and provides access to leading practices in education.
• Jewish Security NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Baeck's Proud History, Bright Future construction plans underwent thorough review by the Jewish Security Network to ensure security enhancements are integrated into the renovation project, increasing safety and security of the premises.
• Jewish Day School Sports League (JDSSL) and Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeo Baeck participates in the JDSSL for sports competition with other Jewish day schools and is the only Jewish day school participating in the Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF), providing competitive athletic opportunities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toronto French School (TFS): Independent IB World School in Toronto spanning early years through Grade 12 with bilingual French/English tracks. Comparable on tuition tier, IB authorization, and progressive-pedagogy positioning for GTA families.
• The York School: Toronto JK-12 IB World School (authorized across PYP, MYP, DP) with a progressive, inquiry-based pedagogy. Direct comparator for families choosing between an IB education and Jewish-identity education.
• Branksome Hall: Toronto independent IB World School for girls (JK-12) with strong global reputation. Comparable on IB accreditation, tuition tier, and emphasis on values-driven education, though single-gender and broader scope.
• Bialik Hebrew Day School: Toronto K-8 Jewish day school offering Hebrew and English instruction with a strong academic reputation. Most direct comparator: same grades served, same Toronto market, and similar progressive-leaning identity, though Bialik is not IB-authorized.
• Royal St. George's College: Independent JK-12 school in downtown Toronto with IB authorization and progressive pedagogy. Comparable independent-school alternative for GTA families prioritizing rigorous academics over Jewish-identity formation.
• Associated Hebrew Day Schools (AHDS): One of the largest Jewish day school systems in the GTA, serving JK through Grade 8 across multiple campuses. Direct competitor for the same Jewish-family segment with overlapping admissions funnel and tuition economics.
• Robbins Hebrew Academy: Independent Jewish day school in Toronto offering K-8 education with both Judaic and general studies. Direct peer serving the same GTA Jewish-family market with comparable tuition pricing.

Others

• CAIS (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools): National accreditation body of which Leo Baeck is a member. Not a peer institution but defines the standards and peer network the school benchmarks against, and connects it to peer schools nationally.
• UJA Federation of Greater Toronto: Central Jewish communal organization and Leo Baeck's key funding/access partner. Not a peer in the educational sense but the most important ecosystem relationship for tuition assistance, scholarships, and capital fundraising.

Regional players

• TanenbaumCHAT: Community Jewish high school serving the GTA, including Leo Baeck's graduates. Comparable in mission (Jewish education) but different grade level (Grades 9-12), making it a downstream destination rather than a head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJz1b6BZnkP6Ta894qacnaA
• Facebookfacebook.com/leobaeckDS
• Instagraminstagram.com/LeoBaeckDS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leo-baeck-day-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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