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Upper Canada College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
All Boys, Non-Denominational

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Founded in 1829, Upper Canada College has been educating the next generation of leaders and innovators for nearly 200 years, inspiring them to make a positive impact on their world. An International Baccalaureate (IB) boys' school located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC enrolls 1,160 students in Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including 88 boarders representing 25 countries. Grounded in its mission to deliver transformational learning experiences, the school fosters the development of head, heart and humanity, and inspires each boy to be his best self. UCC features modern learning spaces, state of the art facilities and countless athletic and co-curricular activities. UCC's Norval Outdoor School, a 535-acre facility located 40 minutes north of Toronto, offers boys a chance to explore and learn about nature and the environment. UCC is committed to ensuring 20 per cent of students receive financial assistance, with $5 million available annually to Canadian citizen students. Visit us to learn more about the UCC experience.

  • Eighteen different sports and over 60 clubs
  • Excellent arts programs and facilities
  • 88 boarders within a community of 1160 students
  • IB Diploma grads with 100% university offers
  • Boarding house renovations completed 2016
 

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200 Lonsdale Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V1W6

+1 416-488-1125

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Director of Admissions: David McBride
Admissions Phone:+1 416-488-1125 ext. 2220Fax:416-484-8618
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.ucc.on.ca


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $200
  • International Application Fee: CAD $200
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1829
  • Campus Size: 35 acres
  • Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
  • Accredited by: CAIS/CA
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 8th-12th
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th
Total
Girls     0 0 0
Boys     88 1078 1166
Total     88 1078 1166

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: CAD $63,000
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: CAD $34,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 20.00%
  • Average Awarded: CAD $19,000
 

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

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • International Baccalaureate
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Playwriting
  • Poetry
History:
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin
  • International Languages upon request;
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Social Justice
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Health
  • Physics
  • Physiology
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Multimedia
  • Web Design
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Composition
  • History of Jazz
  • History of Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Appreciation
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Recording
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • History of Theater
  • Journalism
  • Lighting Design
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Portfolio
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Public Speaking
  • Publications
  • Screenwriting
  • Sculpture
  • Silkscreen
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Television Production
  • Theater Arts
  • Theater Design
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Semester/Year Off-Campus
  • Study Abroad:
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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

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 44

No. of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Snack Room (available no charge
  • 24 hours)

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

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.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Two indoor hockey arenas; Two indoor tennis courts

Clubs and Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Classics Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing
  • Food Council
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Future Bus. Leaders of Am.
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • International Clubs
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Science Bowl
  • Sexualities Club
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Student Radio Station
  • Theater
  • TV Station
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
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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

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Crew
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain Biking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Power Lifting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
 

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 12 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

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Columbia University 2 graduates
Cornell University 3 graduates
Harvard University 2 graduates
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 graduates
McGill, Canada 14 graduates
Queen's University, Canada 18 graduates
University of California, Berkeley 2 graduates
University of Toronto, Canada 21 graduates
University of Western, Canada 27 graduates
Yale University 2 graduates
Notable Alumni

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


Quotes from Alumni

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: Upper Canada College Summer Life is a co-ed summer-in-residence program for students ages 10 to 16. The energetic and cosmopolitan backdrop of Toronto provides numerous enrichment opportunities.

The program is comprised of three sections: Juniors (ages 10-11), Intermediates (ages 12-13) and Leadership (ages 14-16). Campers in the Junior and Intermediate divisions will choose from a wide variety of one-week day camps, with the option of selecting three diverse camp options to experience within the program. Leadership campers will participate in UCC’s leadership-in-training program that incorporates a team-centred approach to initiative, volunteerism and mentorship.

From a skating complex that’s second to none, to well-equipped, newly renovated and secure boarding houses, UCC’s facilities inspire fun, learning and resilience in our participants’ every pursuit. Best of all, it is located on 40 beautiful acres in the heart of Toronto, Canada, just a 20-minute drive from Pearson International Airport.

UCC’s Summer Life experience offers students the opportunity to select from a wide range of day programs including robotics, visual arts, film and theatre. As well, an array of sports camps includes golf, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer. Students will spend their days integrated into UCC’s day camp population, making connections with local campers and enhancing their English language skills.

In Summer 2018, UCC Summer Life welcomed students travelling from over 14 different countries! These countries included Oman, Vietnam, Turkey, China, Japan, Korea and Italy! 10% of UCC Summer Life program participants were local students from Toronto, Canada!

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