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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Upper Canada College vs. Rutherford Private School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1W6, Canada

  4789 Yonge Street, #1220, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 0G3, Canada

  Distance

  Distance

  5,690.2 km

  5,691.1 km

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1829

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  Enrolment

  1277

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  Grades

  JK to 12

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  Gender

  Boys

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  Living arrangements

  Boarding, Day

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  Language of instruction

  English

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  Faith Based

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  School focus

  Academic

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  Developmental Priorities

  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate

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  Curriculum pace

  Accelerated

  The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

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  Academic culture

  Rigorous

  A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

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  Avg. Class Size

  20 to 25

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

  Accelerated curriculum

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Play-based

  Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $40,750 to $44,100

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  Boarding Tuition

  $73,700 to $81,100

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  20%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  5 to 12

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  Median FA package size

  $15,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  85

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  Percent in boarding

  7%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  0%

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  Day entry years

  SK, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9

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  Boarding entry years

  9, 10, 11

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  Day admissions deadline

  Dec 01, 2025

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades SK - 11

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  SSAT required

  No

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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "Upper Canada College is where tradition, excellence and innovation meet. An IB World School, UCC delivers transformational learning experiences built upon a rigorous academic program and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities. Expert faculty, cutting-edge facilities and a best-in-class financial assistance program enable students to find their passions and realize their potential. Our graduates become leaders in a world that requires global-mindedness, critical thinking and commitment to service."

  • High-achieving, all-round students
  • Challenging but rewarding IB Programme
  • First rate academics, athletics and arts
  • 19 different sports and 80+ clubs
  • Boutique urban boarding program
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program
  • $6M financial assistance available
  • Entry levels: SK, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9

  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "UCC delivers transformational programs grounded in a liberal arts education through experiential learning in state-of-the-art facilities, such as our new design labs equipped with the latest technology; our hockey arena with two world-class ice pads; and our 535-acre outdoor campus at the Norval School that teaches students about ecosystems, math and environmental stewardship while engaging with the natural world. Combined with our rigorous IB program, graduates leave UCC prepared to succeed."

  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

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  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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

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

  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "Families know that sending their students to UCC will give them the competitive advantage of the International Baccalaureate, while encouraging creativity and fuelling curiosity. UCC provides students with a well-rounded education that balances academics and a wide range of co-curricular offerings. Parents appreciate the focus on wellbeing — teaching students how to take care of their physical, mental and academic selves, with an emphasis on community and service."

  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "Founded in 1829, a UCC education supports a diverse and well-rounded student experience. Hosting more than 80 co-curricular activities and sports, UCC’s offerings include options not available at other institutions, including Model UN, cricket, softball, squash and rowing. Our students take advantage of six outdoor sports fields, a hockey arena with two ice pads — one NHL-sized and one Olympic — and a swimming pool for programming, practice and play."

  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  UPPER CANADA COLLEGE

  "With a strong commitment to representing socio-economic breadth, UCC offers the most generous financial assistance program in Canadian independent schools. One in five UCC students receives financial assistance each year, making an exceptional education more accessible. Families are also often surprised at the size of the campus. Located in the heart of Toronto, the College sits on 35 lush acres, creating a sanctuary in Canada’s largest city for students to learn and grow."

  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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  RUTHERFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL

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