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

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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

Epic exploration of the Amazon rainforest

A March Break science trip to Peru was led by Norval Outdoor School teachers Mike Bradford and Brit Cook. Read more.
Plenty of puzzling at the Prep

Year 1s are avidly doing jigsaws — and fostering great learning skills in the process. Read more.
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.

Save the date:
Association Day (A-Day)
A-Day is the College’s largest community gathering with fun for the whole family.

All members of the UCC community are welcome to attend and join us on Saturday, September 27!

More information coming soon!