Upper Canada College campus in Toronto, Ontario

Upper Canada College

Toronto, OntarioBoarding · All-BoysGrades JK – 12Est. 1829
Grades
JK – 12
Enrollment
1,200
Day Tuition
CA$44,940/yr
Class Size
20 students
Medium classes
Student : Teacher
9:1
Excellent
Founded
1829
Campus
35 acres
Gender Policy
All-Boys

About Upper Canada College

UCC's mission to deliver transformational learning experiences is supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities and wide-ranging co-curricular offerings.

Upper Canada College is Toronto's foremost private boys school, operating under the IB Program. It provides transformational learning experiences supported by expert faculty and exceptional facilities.

Core Values

IntegrityExcellenceLeadershipMoral DevelopmentRigor

What Makes Upper Canada College Special

  • Prestigious Toronto boys' school
  • Rigorous curriculum combined
  • Athletics and leadership
  • Urban campus
  • Capable young men

Academics

Curriculum

Upper Canada College offers IB curriculum, with specializations in STEM, Sports, and Leadership.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
ActingDrama/TheatreMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual artsFilm/TV

Sports

9 programs
FootballGolfHockeyRugbySoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and fieldWater polo

Clubs & Activities

3 programs
Debate ClubRobotics ClubEnvironmental Club

Campus & Facilities

Upper Canada College sits on a 35 acres-acre campus with Science complex, Arts and music centre, Athletic facilities, Library, and Performing arts theatre.

Uniform not required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$44,940

per year

Boarding Tuition

CA$81,280

per year

Above average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
20%
Median Aid Package
CA$15,000

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Dec 01, 2025
Boarding Deadline
Rolling

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Entrance exam

Community & Culture

Upper Canada College cultivates a vibrant community where boys establish lifelong friendships and connections within an IB Continuum learning environment. The school emphasizes transformational learning experiences supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities including a double-pad arena, fitness complex, music studio, theatre, and design labs. The community embraces a pluralistic approach, celebrating both similarities and differences, while fostering service-oriented leadership through programs like Horizons and Creativity, Activity & Service initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Upper Canada College states that it welcomes outstanding boys with unique identities, interests, and ideas, emphasizing that when students feel they belong, they learn better. The school celebrates a pluralism of perspectives and notes that its diversity creates opportunities to harmonize. The school enrolls 88 boarding students from 25 countries and maintains a needs-blind admission process. However, comprehensive DEI initiatives or formal equity programs are not prominently detailed on the website.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site references an Association Council and mentions family-related resources such as a Family Handbook and Alumni Athletics Community, but specific volunteer opportunities, committees, or communication channels for parent engagement are not explicitly described.

Accreditations & Recognition

IBMinistry-inspected

Contact Upper Canada College

Address

200 Lonsdale Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Phone

416-488-1125

Email

admission@ucc.on.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Upper Canada College

Upper Canada College serves students in grades SK-12.

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