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Toronto, Ontario, Canada All Boys, Non-Denominational
Founded in 1829, Upper Canada College enjoys a reputation as one of North America’s great independent schools. UCC alumni include renowned politicians, scholars, business leaders, artists and Olympians. UCC’s main campus is in the heart of Toronto, a beautiful, safe city that proudly promotes itself as one of the world’s most ethnically diverse. The school comprises 1,160 students in Senior Kindergarten through Grade 12 (IB2) with Boarding from Grade 8. Our campus blends heritage architecture with unsurpassed facilities, including a double-pad hockey arena, two large libraries, modern science and technology labs and the Norval Outdoor School, UCC’s 400-acre nature sanctuary, located rurally 50 kilometres northwest of Toronto. UCC is committed to offering “big school” opportunities and facilities combined with a “small school” approach to individualized learning. UCC blends the best of its long-standing traditions with the best of innovation in education and society. Within our diverse community of learners, we help individual personalities develop their unique passions, be it history, jazz or sports. Students have opportunities to develop personal strengths through both international service trips and local community initiatives. Our graduates receive both the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
200 Lonsdale RoadToronto, Ontario, Canada M4V1W6 +1 416-488-1125
Director of Admissions: David McBride Admissions Phone:+1 416-488-1125 ext. 2220Fax:416-484-8618 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ucc.on.ca
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Department Director: Julia Kinnear
Average Class Size: 19
Full Time Teachers: 140
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 54.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Notable Achievements: 100% university offers, 18 different sports with teams, 60+ clubs
Summary: UCC is located on 16 hectares in the heart of Toronto, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Our school boasts a number of athletic and creative facilities, including the Norval Outdoor School, a dual pad arena complex, theatres and athletic training centre.Our graduates receive the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. UCC's IB program is one of Canada's broadest with scores almost 10% higher than the world average. Our grads are highly regarded by post-secondary institutions worldwide. The UCC global network of 8,000 alumni includes leaders and innovators in politics, finance, arts, athletics, media and beyond.UCC seeks to admit well-rounded individuals who stand out from the crowd through academic performance, involvement in extra-curricular activities and a natural aptitude for the arts, athletics, etc. In other words, we want (and attract) the best boys from across North America and around the world.
Department Director: Andrew Turner
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 44
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Uniform
Summary: We know choosing the right residential program requires much research and deliberation. The goal is to find a place where you can learn and live in a supportive academic community and we're here to assist every step of the way. We are committed to providing students with a safe and rewarding experience. As expected, many students required assistance as they adjust. Our Residential House Advisers are sensitive to new students' needs as they make this transition. With a staff ratio of 1:5, advisers and faculty provide the direction and encouragement students need to achieve their goals and dreams. Our two residences are home to actors, athletes, musicians, debaters and scholars from across North America and around the globe.Within a five minute walk, boarders have access to our convenient public transit system. We're fortunate to be nestled in the heart of Toronto. Our city reflects the diversity of our international boarding community. Weekends are a time to have fun and there is a huge array of options in a city as big and diverse as Toronto. Our weekend program offers a variety of cultural, educational and recreational programs. Opportunities include bike tours, rock climbing, a winter ski program, movies, museums, theatre and sporting events. Near the College are several independent girls' schools that often join us.
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Summary: UCC has robust arts and athletics programs, with leading-edge facilities and celebrated alumni.
Arts Department Director: Judith Macdonell
Athletics Department Director: Brent Mackay
Summary: The University Counselling Office at Upper Canada College is committed to supporting our students as they identify and develop their individual passions and strengths and explore how these will shape their post-secondary studies and future careers. We strive to work in close partnership with boys and their parents, recognizing, as psychologist Michael Thompson has pointed out, that this process is about much more than the mechanics of selecting a place of higher education: it is “the most important and difficult transition” in a young person’s life. As such, the primary goal is to encourage our young men to develop a useful template for making wise adult decisions, one which recognizes the value of thorough research, honest reflection, and a willingness to follow one’s own path.With 100% university placement and IB scores 8-9 per cent above the average, our grads are well-equipped to head on to top universities in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. A sampling of recent destinations have included Canadian destinations such as the University of Toronto, Western University, Queen’s University and McGill University. In the U.S. grads have gone off to the Jullliard School, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University and Stanford University. International destinations are the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Oxford and the Royal College of Surgeons.
Department Director: Katherine Ridout
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Brendan Fraser (Class of 1987) actor
Ernest McCulloch (Class of 1943) stem cell pioneer
Michael Ignatieff (Class of 1965) Liberal Party leader
Barney Williams (Class of 1996) Olympic rower
J. Michael Evans (Class of 1984) Olympic rower, CEO of Goldman Sachs Asia
Stephen Leacock (Class of 1887) author
Robertson Davies (Class of 1932) author
At my old school, no one did sports, clubs, or any other activities other than studying. In Canada, at UCC, I've tried many things that I never had before.
-Xu Zhang, Class of 2014,
Summary: Follow UCC on Twitter and Facebook, read blogs by the Pricipal and Head, Senior Division, access our YouTube channel and more.