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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Trinity College School

Grades Gr. 5 TO Gr. 12 — Port Hope, ON (MAP)

Trinity College School:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
REPORT CONTENTS:

Pages in this report:

  • Grades
    Gr. 5 — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    12 — 16 students
  • Tuition
    $31,000 to 83,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AP, CAIS, TABS
  • Enrolment
    290 day students, 280 boarding students
  • Curriculum
    Liberal Arts
  • EBROCHURE
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School address

  • 55 Deblaquire Street North, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

Trinity College School offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.

The regions Trinity College School offers busing from are:

  • Peterborough
  • Ajax
  • Whitby
  • Courtice
  • Bowmanville
  • Newcastle
  • Bailieboro

Our Perspective

How we see Trinity College School


Our Kids Feature Review

  • Trinity College School is one of Canada’s oldest boarding schools, and it shows in its traditions and the sense of reverence and pride that pervades the culture.
  • The school provides a fairly structured, village-like boarding environment.
  • The pattern of excellence among alumni at the school inspires students to aim high.

The 50-page review of Trinity College School is part of our series of in-depth accounts of Canada's leading private schools. It provides a unique and objective perspective on the school's academics, programs, culture, and community.

Read our in-depth review

Key insights from our research

  • The biggest impact Trinity College School has had on my children is their sense of independence, their sense of control. I also noticed their stress and anxiety levels have gone down. Before, we had one daughter in a very academic IB programme. Now, she can still be challenged academically, but she doesn't feel the pressure.
    —From 2021 roundtable discussion about Trinity College School. (The quote comes specifically from Martha, a parent.)
  • ​The common thread among Trinity College School students would be kids wanting to take control over their own education. We develop programs that would best support them. For a student that knows they want to be a medical doctor, TCS could give them the path in terms of curriculum, co-curriculars, community service, and volunteer programs.
    —From Interview with Trinity College School Head of School: Stuart Grainger.
  • What I appreciated about Trinity College School was the individualized attention that you can receive. They encourage everyone to take their own path through the courses. I love my career in computer science. I'm still really grateful to my computer science teacher at TCS, and the opportunity that i got at Harvard University to study computer science.
    —From Interview with Trinity College School alum: Zach Chauvin.
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Featured articles

Profile of Stuart Grainger, Headmaster, Trinity College School

“To be in a school that is seven days a week, you might think that might be overwhelming, in the sense of when does everyone get a break. But actually, it’s like a little village in and of itself, and living in a village gives you lots of opportunities for seeing kids shine outside of the classroom.”

Focusing on affordability in private education

Unlike at many other schools, anyone at any grade level can apply for financial assistance at TCS, including day students, Canadian boarders, and international boarders—regardless of their financial situation. What’s more, approximately 32% of students receive tuition assistance.

Focusing on more than just academics

“We believe the first essential component of well-being is connection; we can’t have one without the other,” explains Krista Koekkoek, assistant head of the Senior School – Student Support and Well-Being. “Brooke Raney’s research would tell us that one of the greatest predictors of the success and development of a child is having a trusted adult in their life.” Not surprisingly, this is equally a buffer against declining mental health.

Out of the class and into the community

TCS’s service learning program is multifaceted and involves several opportunities for students to get involved and give their time.

School size matters

We often hear about class size and its impact on the overall student experience. What is less frequently talked about, though it carries equal weight, is the size of the school itself.

School's Perspective

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How Trinity College School sees itself


The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"TCS attracts motivated students locally, nationally, and internationally because we respect each person as we do their cultures. Day and boarding families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family. Our faculty work with each student, using the right amount of challenge and encouragement to help each student realize what’s possible because we know that students achieve great things when they feel supported. Graduates develop that rare confidence that comes from knowing that they have been deeply understood and they start truly valuing themselves as well as others. "

  • AP Capstone school with extensive AP course offerings
  • Rural campus setting with 100 acres of fields and facilities
  • Academic and service learning travel education programs
  • Personalized guidance and support for academics and health and wellness
  • State-of-the-art athletic centre
  • 24 interscholastic sports teams
  • Robust co-curricular arts program
  • 100% university acceptance

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"At TCS, each student is valued for what they uniquely bring to the community because individuality matters here. Our students are surrounded by people who only want the best for them. We support them to find their personal path so that they are ready to realize their potential. Graduates develop that rare confidence that comes from knowing that they have been deeply understood and they start what's next truly valuing themselves as well as others."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Students can get a fresh start and go as deep as they want, exploring, discovering, and focusing, with abundant options. Our variety of electives and co-curriculars offer students opportunities to try something new and go deeper with what they may already love. Faculty works with each student, with the right amount of challenge and encouragement to foster a high level of independence. Each student is valued for what they uniquely bring to the community because individuality matters here."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"People see our buildings, they feel the community when they come onto campus. What they maybe don’t see, at least at first, is the work our faculty works with each student, using the right amount of challenge and encouragement to help each student realize what’s possible because at TCS students achieve great things when they feel supported."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"At TCS, an excellent education means students remain open to learning throughout life and doing something positive with what they have learned. Our students realize their "why" as we nurture and further develop their good character."


School Facilities

Photo-tour of facilities


Athletics facilities


Campus


Classrooms


Residences


Shared spaces


School Videos

Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Trinity College School


Video reviews of Trinity College School

Roundtable Q&A (2022)

Watch our Trinity College School Q&A discussion to gain fresh insight into the school's culture, values, and strengths.

Alum, Zack Chauvin (2021)

Watch our alum interview with Zack Chauvin to learn about the unique experience of attending Trinity College School.

Roundtable Q&A (2021)

Watch our Trinity College School Q&A discussion with Martha (Parent), Alex (Alum) to gain fresh insight into the school’s culture, values, and strengths.
See all video reviews (6 total)

Written reviews of Trinity College School

(5)

Parent, Leslie Gibson (2022)

Both of our sons' experiences at TCS have been undeniably incredible. Trinity has played such an im...

(4.9)

Parent, Arundel Gibson (2022)

I'm writing this review as an alumnae of TCS and as a parent of three current students. As one of th...

(5)

Parent, Jeanette M Lane (2022)

There are so many things to list but the sense of community, levels of support, service opportunitie...
See all written reviews (11 total)

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone


Interview with school leader

Watch our Trinity College School leadership interview with Stuart Grainger to learn about the academics, culture, and values of the school.
Watch the interview

Message from school leadership

Stuart K. C. Grainger, Headmaster
MBA, MEd, BEd

For more than 140 years, Trinity College School (TCS) has been internationally recognized for excellence in educating young people. It is no surprise that our challenging and encouraging environment has helped TCS graduates gain entrance to top universities around the world, and that our alumni are leaders in their communities. But this is just half the story.

TCS has always been keenly involved in character development, as reflected in our mission, “developing habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service.” Given the challenges facing our planet today, we know our students will be called upon to lead their communities, their colleagues, their cause and, in some cases, their countries. If we are to best prepare our students to meet these challenges, we must inspire them to become leaders of character, purpose and vision.

At TCS we think that the quality of character determines the quality of leader. As such, we challenge our students to establish worthy goals and to act to good purpose. We cultivate integrity in our students. We encourage honest and constructive conduct. And, on the strength of our people, our programme and our place, we help to develop leaders who are broad-minded, intelligent, thoughtful and confident.

If you are considering Trinity College School as a destination, I trust that this Web site will provide you with many of the details you desire.

However, in order to truly experience the strong, supportive community that is TCS, I would like to extend an open invitation to visit us in person. I can promise you that the caring and energizing environment that we foster and enjoy will prove unique from any other school you may have visited.

I very much look forward to welcoming you to campus.

Sincerely,

Stuart K.C. Grainger
Headmaster


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