Toronto's foremost private boys school, operating under the IB Program.

Opportunities abound at UCC

As an IB Continuum World School, we provide transformational learning experiences in an exceptional day and boarding environment.
Vibrant community

Boys establish lifelong friendships and connections at UCC.
Exceptional facilities

Students enjoy a double-pad arena, fitness complex, music studio and theatre, film and design labs.
Learning in action

Our expert faculty and exceptional learning environment inspire boys to achieve their full potential.
Inspiring service-oriented leaders

We embrace the opportunity and take responsibility for making a difference in our local and global communities.
Pluralism of perspectives

We celebrate and appreciate our similarities — and differences. Our diversity creates opportunities to harmonize.

Upper Canada College

Upper Canada College was founded in 1829 and is an IB World School, enrolling 1,260 students in Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including 88 boarders from around the world. Located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC's mission to deliver transformational learning experiences is supported by expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities and wide-ranging co-curricular offerings. Approximately 20 per cent of students receive financial assistance from the school's sector-leading program, with $6 million available annually to Canadian students. An alumni community of more than 12,500 in 80+ countries includes leaders and innovators in politics, finance, arts, athletics, media and beyond.

- IB Continuum World School

List of 6 items.

1,260

Students in SK to Year 12
88

Boarding students
24

Countries represented in boarding
9:1

Student to faculty ratio
100%

Grads receive university offers
30%

Grads enter STEM programs

Learn More About UCC

Every second counts at UCC

Created by IB Film students in Year 11 and 12

Explore Our Schools

Preparatory School
Comprised of the Peacock Building and the John David Eaton Building, we are home to close to 430 boys in SK through Year 7. Learn More
Upper School
Distinguished by a landmark clock tower at the north end of campus, we are home to about 830 boys in Years 8 to 12.
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Norval Outdoor School
Our "second campus" is a 430-acre nature sanctuary 40 minutes northwest of Toronto.
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What's Happening

Brenda & Reid Chen Innovation Lab opens its doors — and young minds

The new facility, powered by a lead $1 million gift by the Chen family, will enable a stronger design element in SK through Year 4. Read more.
Building the next generation of debaters

New debate coach Brandon Zhang comes to UCC with impressive credentials: he was a semi-finalist at the 2023 Canadian Parliamentary National Championships and won the Seagram’s IV 2023 competition. Read more.
Play featuring David Suzuki and Tara Cullis comes to UCC

Ravi Jain ’99, founder and co-artistic director of Why Not Theatre, is returning to the school for stagings of What You Won’t Do For Love, hoping its environmental message will connect with the changemakers and future changemakers in the audience. Read more.