Trinity College School

Port Hope

Ontario

Canada

Overview

At Trinity College School, each student is valued for what they uniquely bring to the community because individuality matters here. TCS attracts motivated students locally, nationally, and internationally because we respect each person as we do their cultures. Day (Grade 5-12) and boarding (Grade 9-12) families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family. To go to TCS is to live, breathe, and love TCS 100%. Our students are surrounded by people who only want the best for them. We support them to find their personal path so that they are ready to realize their potential. Students who go to Trinity College School grow into adults who know that the way you treat your classmate matters and that spending one’s time wisely is highly satisfying. Graduates develop that rare confidence that comes from knowing that they have been deeply understood and they start truly valuing themselves as well as others.

Academics

Summary: Our purpose is to foster independence, responsibility and understanding in matters of physical and emotional health, learning and educational planning. Two themes are consistent when speaking with past and present students about their experience at TCS: the extent to which students are educated by their experience as a whole, and the unique sense of community at the School. Academic and student support continues these traditions of learning.

Department Director Myke Healy

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 75

Number of AP Courses Offered: 20

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
Writing Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry
AP English Literature

History

United States History
World History
Canadian History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Philosophy
Social Justice
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Physiology
Computer Science

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music

Band
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Exchange Programs
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Public Speaking

Distinctive or New Programs

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 45

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Day and boarding families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family. To go to TCS is to live, breathe, and love TCS 100%. Your child can get a fresh start and go as deep as they want, exploring, discovering, and focusing, with abundant options. Our variety of electives and co-curriculars offer your child opportunities to try something new and go deeper with what they may already love.

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Pool
Pool
Sand Volleyball Court
Volleyball Court
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Hockey Rink
Dance Studio
Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Cross Country Trails
Disc Golf

Other Facilities

5 Gymnasiums
9 fields
5 squash courts, cardio and resistance facility
athletic therapy clinic
rowing room
MIDI lab
6 music practice rooms
3 rehersal halls
performance theatre

Clubs & Organizations

Amnesty International
Animal Rights Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Habitat for Humanity
Horseback Riding
International Club
Investment Club
Math Club
Model UN
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sexualities Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Robotics
GSA
Peer Mediators

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Bill Walker

Athletics Department Director: Tim White

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Nordic Skiing
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Curling
Dance
Golf
Gymnastics
Horseback Riding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Yoga
Beach Volleyball

Graduates

Summary: Focussing on four main areas - self-assessment, career awareness, educational planning, and university placement - the guidance programme at TCS helps students become independent learners, make informed choices and set appropriate goals for the future. In-class guidance is offered to students from Year 2 through Year 4. Each spring, TCS holds a carrers night, during which successful men and women representing a variety of occupations speak to Senior School students and answer questions about their respective fields. In addition,the guidance department offers personal assistance and literature to support students' educational and career search needs.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Concordia University:

Trent University:

McMaster University:

University of British Columbia:

Toronto Metropolitan University:

Carleton University:

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University of Guelph:

University of Ottawa:

University of Bristol:

University of Edinburgh:

University of Leeds:

University of St. Andrews:

University of Auckland, New Zealand:

London School of Economics, England:

University of Hong Kong:

EI University, Spain:

Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands:

Griffith University, Australia:

Humboldt University, Germany:

Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland:

University College Dublin, Ireland:

University of Virginia:

Chapman University:

University of Wisconsin-Madison:

Boston University:

Michigan State University:

University of Southern California:

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Georgia Institute of Technology:

New York University:

University of California Berkeley:

Wilfred Laurier University:

Dalhousie University:

University of Toronto:

McGill University:

Western University:

Queen's Unversity:

Quotes From Alumni

“"Beate Mundo Corde": Blessed are the pure in heart. Adorned on the school's crest and displayed on the gates as you enter the grounds, truer words could not be said about the people of Trinity College School. Throughout my life as a young adult, I have consistently described my high school years as some of the best in my life. This was not because of my age, my friends, or my family, but from my school. What truly stands out at TCS, is the definition of "cool" seems to have been redefined at there. Whereas many high school experiences are commonly peppered with stressful social hierarchies, bullying encounters, and alcohol experimentation, TCS offers somewhat of the opposite. Perhaps because of it's more remote location in the charming town of Port Hope, TCS has developed it's own unique society. There, the most idolized students were not those with good looks, elitist tendencies, or natural athleticism, but were the ones with the most genuinely pure hearts. This was demonstrated by being friends to the community, volunteering, being kind to others, discipline in academia, leadership in sports, and passion in the fine arts. These trends fostered a community like no other, where holding open doors, mentoring younger students, and generally being “good" was revered above all else.”

-Benjamin Glassco, Class of 2006,

“My experience at TCS was excellent! I loved the community especially the houses because it really felt like a family away from home. TCS definitely prepared me well for going into university because of the amount of independence we were given. Boarding made living in university residence a lot less intimidating, and the TCS schedules were somewhat similar to university ones as well. The overall transition was very smooth which is something I am grateful about. A new student enrolling into TCS should expect to be surrounded by people that are all very willing to offer you help. There are so many different kinds of people you feel encouraged to go to when you need something and that was definitely my favorite thing about TCS.”

-Charisse Lee, Class of 2021,

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 8%

Average Merit Scholarship: 12,800

Current Endowment Amount: $60,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 287

Total Day: 301

Total Enrollment: 588

Boys: 305

Girls: 283

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 5-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $71,500

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $41,500

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 33%

Average Awarded: $17,500

School Finances