Academics

Future-building starts here

Our students experience a rigorous, liberal education in an exceptional day school and boarding environment.

UCC’s academic journey, from Senior Kindergarten to Year 12, is delivered through the full continuum of International Baccalaureate Programmes, globally recognized as the gold standard for university preparation.

Through UCC's Graduation Pathways students earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) along with either the International Baccalaureate Diploma or International Baccalaureate Course Certificates (depending on their pathway choice).

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Exceptional IB Programme delivery

UCC is North America’s first boys’ IB World School — offering the PYP, MYP and DP. In addition, UCC's Graduation Pathways include the IB DP Courses Pathway and the IB DP Systems Transformation Pathway.
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Throughout the Academics section (“The IB at UCC”) we invite you to explore why the three phases of IB programmes — from Primary Years through Middle Years and finally our graduation pathways — are considered the world’s preeminent curricular framework for learning, at every age and stage of our students' development.
Supportive learning community

A robust system of academic support awaits each boy, empowering him to meet the challenges of the academic program and to reach his full potential.

Our large network of dedicated professionals including faculty at the renowned Wernham West Centre for Learning.
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This school-wide resource provides exceptional support tailored to each student’s learning strengths and styles. With a focus on small group-based action learning, the Centre for Learning’s mandate is to encourage faculty research and best practises, to share with a broader community of educators.

Our expert, world-class faculty consistently undertake innovative research and professional development opportunities in their fields. As well, our two libraries are integral partners in the delivery of our academic programs at all levels. Teacher librarians guide and facilitate discovery, research and creation throughout each step of the academic journey.
Diploma that opens doors

While transformational learning is the hallmark of a UCC education, the proof of its success is how our students take their experience forward. Not only do our graduates regularly gain admission to the post-secondary schools of their choice—they thrive there, many receiving scholarships and university credit for advanced courses.
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The IB at UCC isn’t just about rising to the challenge of scaling new and satisfying academic heights. It's also about developing knowledgeable, reflective thinkers who go forward to make a positive impact on the world.

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Julia Kinnear

Vice-Principal, Learning and Academic Innovation

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At Upper Canada College, we provide transformational learning experiences founded in an inquiry-based, concept-driven approach to education. We start by generating questions around universal themes, to spark boys' natural curiosity and broaden their thinking. We then explore ideas and issues raised by these lines of inquiry across school subjects, guiding students to make connections between their school work and the real world, both locally and globally.
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