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

In conversation with Ken Tanenbaum

The consummate UCC volunteer recently received the annual John D. Stevenson Award for service to the school that goes “above and beyond.” Read more.
Student-led conference goes “WAC to the Future”

The theme for this year’s World Affairs Conference is more than just a riff on the popular Michael J. Fox fantasy film franchise. Read more.
Dante and Shakespeare join forces on the stage

The UCC–BSS production Inferno yokes together selected characters from Shakespeare’s plays within the framework of Dante’s 14^th-century poem The Divine Comedy. Read more.
Math = Art

Math students recently incorporated creative design into a class project. Alan Chan, who teaches three Year 10 enriched math classes, had his students use the Desmos advanced graphing calculator program to replicate and customize images. Read more.
Prep choir shines

Says choir director Caroline Heo, “All the students taking part are very committed, responsible and adventurous.” The Prep Choir for the 2024–25 academic year consists of 33 students in Years 6 and 7. They meet early every Friday morning to rehearse and share their passion for singing. Read more.

Norval Maple Madness Open House:
All members of the UCC community are welcome to attend and tour the sugar bush, learn how trees are tapped, see sap boiled into syrup and even get a taste test.
Join us on March 23!

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