Toronto Canada
Upper Canada College

Description

Upper Canada College was founded in 1829 and is an IB Continuum World School, enrolling 1,200 students in Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including 88 boarders from around the world. Located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC's mission to deliver transformational learning experiences is supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities and wide-ranging co-curricular offerings. Approximately 20 per cent of students receive financial assistance from the school's sector-leading program, with $5 million available annually to Canadian students. An alumni community of more than 12,500 in 80+ countries includes leaders and innovators in politics, finance, arts, athletics, media and beyond.

  • Day school tuition $26500 - $28000 USD
  • Grades for day school Kindergarten/Year 1 -
    12th Grade/Year 13
  • Scholarships Available Yes
  • Number of Students 1200
  • Year founded 1829
  • Boarding school tuition $46800 - $49800 USD
  • Grades for boarding school 8th Grade/Year 9 -
    12th Grade/Year 13
  • Curricula IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
  • Type Co-ed

Accreditations

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Conference of Independent Schools, Ontario (CIS)


Scholarships

Financial assistance is available to Canadian citizens starting at Year 5.


Curricula

Students graduate with the IB and Ontario diplomas.


Admissions Information

Admissions Process

Boarding decisions are rolling starting in December through to May. Day decisions for entry levels (Year 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) are late-February. SK and non-entry level decisions are in April.


Entry Requirements

Applications open in September for the following entry year. The day application deadline is December 1 and the boarding application deadline is April 15 (subject to change year-to-year).


Applicant Evaluations

Applicants submit an application form, two years of final report cards and current school information. An entrance test is required (SSAT at Year 8 and above). Selected candidates are selected for interviews.

  • First application deadline December 1 - day
  • Second application deadline April 15 - boarding
  • Students can join after the academic year begins No
  • Waiting List No
  • Application fee (domestic) $200 USD
  • Application fee (international) $200 USD

Academics

  • Assigns homework Yes
  • Use of technology in the classroom Yes
  • Language of instruction English
  • ELL support Yes
  • Teacher/Student ratio 8:1
  • Gifted and talented student support Yes
  • Learning support Yes
  • Native English teachers Yes
  • Number of teaching staff 180
  • Examinations available

Homework

At Year 5 and above.


Gifted and talented student support

Centre for Learning provides individual support as required.


Use of technology in the classroom

  • one-to-one Apple device program from SK to Year 12 (iPads at primary, Macbook Air laptops 5-12)
  • all classrooms are outfitted with cameras so that classroom activity can be broadcast to at-home learners
  • many classrooms have smart boards and other built-in techonologies
  • new design labs with laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.
  • top-of-the-line music and video editing suites at the Upper School


Learning Support

Centre for Learning provides individual support as required.


Languages Taught

French starting in Year 5
Spanish, Mandarin, Latin offered additionally starting in Year 9
Other languages available at an additional cost


Examinations Available

Offered as required for university applications

School Life

  • Bus service No
  • Sports teams available Yes
  • Pastoral Care No
  • Do students practice religion at the school No
  • School start time 8:30
  • School end time 3:30
  • Most common nationality Canadian
  • Max class size 25
  • School provides lunch Yes
  • Supervised care before or after school Yes
  • Uniform required Yes
  • Access to an educational psychologist Yes
  • Student nationalities 25
  • Average class size 20

Living Accommodations

88 boarding students in two boarding houses


Schools Facilities

Double-Pad Hockey Arena
Pool
Fitness Centre
4 Fields
Tennis Courts (indoor and outdoor)
400-M Outdoor Track
Professional Theatre
Audio/Video Editing Suites
Recording Studios
Design Labs


School Lunch

Hot lunch program available at a cost


ELL

Offered to boarding students


Sports Teams

19 sports with teams


Uniform

Warm weather: polo shirt and shorts/slacks/khakis (depending on grade level)
Winter: shirt and tie, flannel plants


Access to an educational psychologist

Onsite


University Relations

  • University counseling Yes
  • Percent that pursue university 100

University Destinations

Routinely admitted to Ivy League schools and other top destinations around the world.