It is the purpose of NTCS and TYS to provide a sound academic education integrated with a Christian view of God and the world. The Bible is specific in stating the principles that underlie Christian education. The Bible says, "For by Him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth. . . And He is before all things and by Him all things consist." (Colossians 1:16,17) Also, "All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made." (John 1:3) Accepting this as truth creates an important difference between Christian and non-Christian viewpoints on a given subject. Even though knowledge is factually the same for both, no subject can be taught in the totality of its truth if the Creator is ignored or denied. This approach to education provides a unifying framework within which all facts are learned, all opinions formed and all values developed.

The school considers the Word of God clear in making Christian parents responsible for the education of their children. This education is not limited only to the counsels of God revealed in His Word, but extends to the counsels of God revealed in His world. Therefore, we want children educated at home and at school with the consciousness that all truth is God's truth, including history and geography, science, music and the arts, and that Jesus Christ is to be central to all learning and living.

Strong Minds: The Intellectual

The objective of the academic program of NTCS and TYS is to create a partnership between the home and the school that will develop in each student a life-long love of learning.

The program includes all the major subjects taught at the advanced level of difficulty. Depending on the grade level, the basic academic disciplines of English, French, geography, history, mathematics, science, physical education and computer studies are the core of the program. Other credit courses are included when possible to give each student a thorough exposure to a wide variety of subject areas.

The teachers are carefully chosen (a) to model a Christian lifestyle to the students; (b) to be proficient in their chosen field of study; (c) to be effective communicators with young people; and (d) to be committed to the total ministry of the school.

Our desire is to develop students who are growing spiritually as well as physically and mentally. Ideally they will be well-mannered, sensitive to the needs of others, honest, proud of their accomplishments, self-disciplined in mind and body, responsible and articulate. Our program is designed, as a result, for serious students only -- students who are serious about life and learning. Students who are wandering aimlessly through school with no effort, no goal or love of learning will be easily discouraged by our competitive, focussed environment and should not consider NTCS and TYS for their education.

Strong Bodies: The Physical

The objective of the physical education program is to teach all students to enjoy personal fitness, sport, and an active life as a fulfilling and life-long habit.

Our philosophy is that sports competition at a suitable skill-level is an enjoyable, character-building experience for children of all ages. Sport inevitably invokes most of the great human emotions of triumph, defeat, joy, sacrifice, pain and altruism. Through sport, we learn how to lose graciously, to win with modesty, and above all, how to participate with others in the teamwork required to achieve what often seem like unreachable goals. Through sport, students extend their limits of courage, ability, self-knowledge, and selflessness -- and alter themselves for life.

North Toronto Christian School provides physical education at all grades and for all levels of ability. Children are required to participate in the physical education program and are encouraged to be involved in skating, swimming and other extracurricular activities. The Yorkland School offers progressive instruction in a variety of sport, fitness, and recreational activities, which will vary according to student interest and seasonally available facilities. The program could include:

The Yorkland School possesses one of the finest physical facilities of any private, Christian high school in the country. These facilities are also used by the students of NTCS. The Board of Directors, the administration, the teachers and the supporting staff commit themselves to using the facilities to provide a quality Christian education for these young people.