Upper Canada College


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ADDRESS: 220 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2X8
TUITION: $29,150 to $55,010 per year

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GRADES SK to UE (Boys)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION English
AVE. CLASS SIZE 20
BOARDING Yes
HOMESTAY No
ENROLMENT Day 1065 (Gr. SK-UE)
Boarding 85 (Gr. 9-UE)
SCHOOL CATEGORIES Traditional/ Academic/
YEAR FOUNDED 1829
UNIFORMS Yes

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Located in the heart of Toronto, Upper Canada College offers “big school” opportunities and facilities combined with a “small school” approach to individualized learning. Our teachers draw on best practices in education as they challenge boys to be open-minded, reflective learners who demonstrate courage, citizenship and good character. We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and our academic scores are 2 to 5 points higher than the world average. UCC also offers a complete range of co-curricular activities, to encourage the emerging talents of athletes, actors, musicians, debaters, scientists and more. Our unsurpassed facilities include a double-pad hockey arena and the Norval Outdoor School, a 400-acre nature sanctuary northwest of Toronto. At UCC, we value excellence and diversity, and are actively engaged in building a school that reflects a variety of backgrounds. We recognize that embracing a mix of cultures, talents, experiences and socioeconomic diversity will make the College a more rewarding place in which to learn. For the 2013 entry year, UCC offered well over $3 million in partial and full financial assistance to talented boys from across Canada and internationally.

  • High-achieving, all-round boys
  • Challenging but rewarding IB program
  • First rate academics, athletics and arts
  • 18 different sports and 65 clubs
  • Major entry levels at SK, Grades 3, 5, 7 and 9
  • Financial assistance from Grade 5+
  • Open Houses in October and tours available year round

Courses and Classes
• Animation
• Classics
• Computer programming
• Computer science
• Creative writing
• Debate
• Independent study
• Literature
• Public speaking
• Robotics
• Web design
Languages
• Chinese-Mandarin
• English
• French
• Latin
• Spanish
Mission and Philosophy
• Character education
• Leadership
• Moral philosophy
Special Needs Support
• Learning study assistance
Sports and Athletics
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Camping/Canoeing
• Cricket
• Downhill skiing
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Ice Skating
• Lacrosse
• Martial Arts
• Outdoor Education
• Rowing
• Rugby
• Running
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball
Music
• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electric music
• Music history
• Music Theatre/Opera
• Music theory
• Orchestra
• Recording
• Song writing
• Voice/Vocal/Singing
Performing Arts
• Acting
• Choreography
• Directing
• Film & video
• History of Theatre
• Lighting design
• Production
• Set design
• Television/Radio production
• Theatre design
Visual and Applied Arts
• 3-D Design
• Drawing
• Graphic design
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
Academic and Social Clubs
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Debate Club
• Environmental Club
• Math Club
• Online Magazine
• Poetry/Literature club
• Robotics club
• School newspaper
• Science Club
• Student Council
• Yearbook
Art and Music Clubs
• Art Club
• Audiovisual Club
• Band
• Choir
• Dance
• Drama Club
• Jazz Ensemble
• Musical theatre/Opera
• Photography
Athletics Clubs
• Outdoor Club
• Skateboarding Club
• Weightlifting
Programs
• Community service
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award
• Exchange programs
• Habitat for Humanity
• IB diploma
• IB primary years program
• Mentorship Program
• Summer camps/program
• Summer studies
• University counseling

Bursaries Yes
Scholarships Yes
Financial aid Yes
Sibling discounts Yes
After-school program Yes
Before-school program Yes
Tutoring Yes
Private/Individual lessons Yes
Lunch program Yes
Transportation No
Entrance exams Yes
Interview required Yes
SSAT required Yes
SSAT required (Out of province) No
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UCC rowers finish second in large regatta
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Marc-Andre Alexandre wins silver at OFSAA
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Joseph Linzon '11 is one of Canada's "Top 20 Under 20"
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UCC rowers win gold, silver and bronze at Canadian championships
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Alex Gagliano is Poetry In Voice national champion
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UCC students excel in Chinese contest
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OFSAA swimming banner will hang at UCC
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UCC wins CISAA varsity hockey championship
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"Race for Dignity" rakes in cash
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UCC Senior Jazz Ensemble wins double gold
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UCC varsity swim team wins CISAA championship
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Two UCC students qualify for Canadian Mathematical Olympiad
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Norval will remain an important part of UCC
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IB1 student Matthew Hong wins global Chinese proficiency competition
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Senator Linda Frum addresses UCC Prize Day
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Upper Canada College launches boarding campaign
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