Founded: 1829

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type: Private

Number of Students: 1146

Tuition Fees: 34,135 CAD to 66,835 CAD

Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12

Upper Canada College is a renowned private school for boys in Toronto, Ontario. It is the oldest independent school in the province and is very proud of its long and rich history. Founded in 1892 by Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada Sir John Colborne, today it is the most prestigious preparatory institution. In the beginning, Upper Canada College modeled British public schools and soon reached high standards of the best educational systems of the world. The College is proud of its close links to the Canadian Royal Family, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg even visited it officially in 1955.

Located in central Toronto, in the residential neighborhood Forest Hill, Upper Canada College boasts a 17-hectare campus. The buildings constructed during the 20th century, create a unique and exquisite atmosphere. It is a perfect combination of architectural traditions and modern facilities.

Upper Canada College is proud to be a member of the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario, the Association of Boarding Schools, and an associate member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the International Boys` School Coalition. UCC together with St. Andrew`s College, Ridley College, and Trinity College School belong to the Little Big Four - an athletic association of Ontario independent boys' schools established in the 19th century.

Upper Canada College teaches boys-students starting from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The school offers two diplomas - The Ontario Secondary School Diploma or The International Baccalaureate. University Preparation Program starts in Grade 8 and is focused not only on the academic success of the boys but also on their leadership qualities. 

The International Baccalaureate is oriented around students and their development, with a program for every age and stage of their development. Educators teach boys how to learn and encourage them to think critically and challenge assumptions, use complex, real-life examples, and focus on understanding, not just remembering facts. Students are taught to drive their own learning, collaborate effectively, and act ethically.

A wide range of courses offered includes Mathematics, History, Geography,  Science, English, Civics, and the Dramatic, Visual, and Musical Arts, Computer Science. In 2002 a Wernham West Centre for Learning was opened. Its aim is to facilitate improved learning skills and abilities, as well as accommodate for students with particular learning disabilities. Today, the Centre is the most comprehensive and endowed secondary school learning facility in Canada.

Upper Canada College is very proud to open the doors of its so-called second campus outside Toronto. It is located in a 535-acre nature reserve and helps boys develop a lifelong love of the environment. Created in 1939, the UCC`s Norval Outdoor School is one of Ontario’s oldest outdoor education centers. On its grounds students are taught to develop an enhanced awareness of the environment, ecosystems and their ethical responsibility to conserve them. The time spent at Norval furnishes special childhood memories of the students.

UCC has a Boarding Program to offer its students. Two boarding houses along with a stately quad are opened for a hundred boys. Boarding success factors include a vast array of weekend and co-ed activities, caring faculty and staff to support student`s wellbeing, delicious, nutritious meals, and communication with parents. Plus, the Boarding residence is located in the heart of Toronto. This offers a unique urban environment for students seeking a multicultural experience with vast off-campus opportunities. 

The Application Fee is 200 CAD, the additional Registration Fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge for new students due on registration and it is 8,500 CAD for Day students and 5,000 CAD for Boarding students. The Full-year Tuition Fee for Grade 11-12 Day students is 37,135 CAD and for Boarding international students is 66,835 CAD.

Getting Secondary Education in Canada is a guaranteed investment in your children future and successful career in Canada and life on international level. In case of getting Secondary Education in Canada with UCC, your kids will be able to get 2 High school Diploma ( OSSD and IB), however also enjoy AAA facility and location, world ranking professors and teachers, safe and kind atmosphere. School with long term history and professional approach with treating international and local students will provide you guarantee and confidence of your children success and broaden their horizons in most aspects of their life.

Upper Canada College  is a privilege private boarding high school only for boys , which is located in Center of Toronto city . High school has a huge location , amazing facilities , such as 2 hockey arena , tennis court , gym , cinema, swimming pool , football and basketball area , etc. School has a nice residence for their students , divers dining area and professional teachers and professors .

Most students in school are from Canada and USA and there is a small niche of international students from different countries all over the world. All Graduates from school get acceptance from TOP universities in Canada and USA . There are 88 boarding international students in school and 8:1 ratio , student to faculty ratio . It has to be mentioned, that 30% of all graduate students enter science programs .

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