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 Continuum World School, enrolling 1,200 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 $5 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

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1,200

Students in SK to Year 12
81

Boarding students
25

Countries represented in boarding
8:1

Student to faculty ratio
100%

Grads receive university offers
33%

Grads enter science 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 410 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 750 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

Martin Luther King III keynote caps exciting in-person return of World Affairs Conference

After three years online, the student-led conference’s live programming enabled a reach of more than 20 schools and 1,000 students from across the GTA. Read more here.
Alumni Spotlight

At age 60, Dr. Geoff Seagram ’55, McGill Meds ’63, FRCS(C) retired from surgical practice and teaching at the University of Calgary and became a volunteer ski coach and tennis pro — and today at 86, he offers some valuable life lessons. Read more here.
Founder’s Dinner honours awardees for 2021, 2022, 2023

Upper Canada College’s annual Founder’s Dinner returns in person on Feb. 7. The awards ceremony will celebrate awardees from the pandemic years, 2021 and 2022, along with this year’s award winners: the 2023 Old Boy of Distinction, John Thompson ’60, and the John D. Stevenson Award winner, Dr. Liza Murrell. Read more here.
UCC celebrates Year of the Rabbit

The College ushered in the Lunar New Year this week with festivities at both the Prep and the Upper School. Read more here.
Alumni Spotlight

His switch from medicine to finance — he’s now a director with RBC — is evidence that Adam Cheung ’03 doesn’t shy away from challenges or change. Read more here.

Casey Fellow Speaker Series

As part of the Upper Canada College Casey Fellow Speaker Series, UCC is proud to present this year’s Casey Fellow Emily Larson.

Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. to hear Emily, will speak on mental health and wellbeing.

Click here for more details and to register for this event.