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Trinity College School ADMISSIONS

Private schools in Canada have admissions policies, and they require application materials. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and tests (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students. Schools also use different criteria for evaluating student applications, have different acceptance rates, and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

 Oct 5, 2024
 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

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Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Oct 5, 2024
  • 09:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
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Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 Oct 26, 2024
 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

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Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Oct 26, 2024
  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
RSVP

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 Nov 9, 2024
 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

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Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Nov 9, 2024
  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
RSVP

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 Nov 30, 2024
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Boarding Life at TCS

Wondering what it's like to be a boarding student at TCS? Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays. 

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the boarding program at TCS. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

Signature Saturday: Boarding Life at TCS

Trinity College School Other Event

Wondering what it's like to be a boarding student at TCS? Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays. 

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the boarding program at TCS. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

 Dec 7, 2024
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Exploring Financial Assistance at TCS

For many families, affordability is a huge concern as they begin the admission process. 

That is why TCS works to support families who would not otherwise be able to afford a TCS education on their own with need-based bursaries. Every year, over $4 million dollars is awarded to families in the form of needs-based bursaries to offset the cost of tuition. Join us online to find out more about the bursary and scholarship programs at TCS. 

Signature Saturday: Exploring Financial Assistance at TCS

Trinity College School Other Event

For many families, affordability is a huge concern as they begin the admission process. 

That is why TCS works to support families who would not otherwise be able to afford a TCS education on their own with need-based bursaries. Every year, over $4 million dollars is awarded to families in the form of needs-based bursaries to offset the cost of tuition. Join us online to find out more about the bursary and scholarship programs at TCS. 

 Jan 11, 2025
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Academics at TCS

Wondering what it's like to have 120+ courses to choose from as a student at TCS? Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays.  In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the academic program at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and service learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions

Signature Saturday: Academics at TCS

Trinity College School Other Event

Wondering what it's like to have 120+ courses to choose from as a student at TCS? Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays.  In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the academic program at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and service learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions

 Jan 18, 2025
 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Senior School Open House (Grades 9 - 12)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Jan 18, 2025
  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
RSVP

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Senior School Open House
Grades 9 - 12

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 Feb 1, 2025
 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

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Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Feb 1, 2025
  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
RSVP

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 Feb 8, 2025
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Athletics at TCS

With over 40 sports teams spanning 22 competitive sports, there are so many choices for students at TCS. Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the athletic program at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

Signature Saturday: Athletics at TCS

Trinity College School Other Event

With over 40 sports teams spanning 22 competitive sports, there are so many choices for students at TCS. Join us online for our series of virtual events called Signature Saturdays. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the athletic program at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

 Feb 25, 2025
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Arts & Service Learning at TCS

Take risks. Follow your passion. Find your voice. There are so many possibilities to get involved in music, theatre, virtual arts and service learning at TCS. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the arts and service learning programs at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

Signature Saturday: Arts & Service Learning at TCS

Trinity College School Other Event

Take risks. Follow your passion. Find your voice. There are so many possibilities to get involved in music, theatre, virtual arts and service learning at TCS. In this session, there will be students, parents, and faculty on the call to help you learn all about the arts and service learning programs at TCS.

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

 Apr 12, 2025
 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

Junior School Open House (Grades 5 - 8)

Trinity College School Open House

  • Apr 12, 2025
  • 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
  • Trinity College School
    55 Deblaquire Street N
    Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 4K7
RSVP

Realize all that's possible at the TCS
Junior School Open House
Grades 5 - 8

Prospective families are invited to take a guided tour of campus, meet with faculty and gain insight into the abundant academic and co-curricular options available to students. Please RSVP using the "Event URL" link above. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are unable to attend this event, contact the admissions office at [email protected] to book a tour.

 May 3, 2025
 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Signature Saturday: Parent and Student Roundtable

Want to get a head start on your application for September 2026? This session is for you. In this session, there will be students and parents on the call to help you learn about what it means to be a member of the TCS community. 

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

Signature Saturday: Parent and Student Roundtable

Trinity College School Other Event

Want to get a head start on your application for September 2026? This session is for you. In this session, there will be students and parents on the call to help you learn about what it means to be a member of the TCS community. 

During each Signature Saturday, TCS program leaders help prospective students explore various aspects of the TCS community including a closer look at academics, boarding life, athletics, financial assistance, and the arts and Service Learning. Feel free to register for one or all of the virtual sessions.

We can't wait to meet YOU. 

Admissions Requirements

AssessmentRequiredGrades
Interview5 - 12
SSAT
SSAT (out of province)
Entrance Exam(s)5 - 12
Entrance Essay

Trinity College School admissions deadlines and fees

Day students: Rolling
Boarding students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry: N/A

Application fee: $150
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit: N/A

What Trinity College School says about their admissions requirements:

Admission Requirements

Admission to TCS is based on:

  • The School's assessment of the candidate's character.
  • The candidate's academic record.
  • The candidate's performance on our aptitude tests or the SSAT.

How to Apply

There are eight essential pieces of information that must be received by the School before a candidate's file will be considered for admissions:

  1. Online Parent Questionnaire
  2. Student Questionnaire
  3. Current Teacher Recommendation
  4. Personal Recommendation
  5. Two School Reports (the most recent school report and the final report for the previous year)
  6. Application Fee $150 (Click here for the Credit Card Authorization Form)
  7. SSAT or OLSAT Aptitude Test (can be done online)
  8. Personal Interview, preferably in person but can be conducted online.

Send to:

Admissions Office
Trinity College School
55 Deblaquire Street North
Port Hope, ON, L1A 4K7
Canada

Acceptance

Learn about the percentage of students typically accepted into Trinity College School. This can help you gauge your chances of getting into this school. For instance, a 95% acceptance rate means a school is relatively easy to get into, while a 10% acceptance rate means it will be difficult to get into.

Trinity College School acceptance rate: 75%

Day Boarding

Trinity College School student entry points

Schools accept different numbers of students at different grade levels. Learn how many students are accepted into Trinity College School at each grade level.

Student Type56789101112
Day Acceptance
(Acceptance rate)
16 - 18 (100%)010 - 15 (100%)015 - 20 (100%)000
Boarding Acceptance
(Acceptance rate)
35 - 40 (75%)25 - 30 (75%)20 - 25 (60%)0

What type of student Trinity College School is looking for:

Trinity College School take a holistic view during the admissions process to determine a candidates suitability for our program in an effort to determine fit in three broad categories, academics, extra curriculars and community. Applicants that can demonstrate that they will thrive in our challenging university program, participate in athelitcs, arts and extra curricular programing as well as be a positive member of our caring community are likely to gain entry and thrive at TCS.

 

What insiders say about the Admissions

A personalized and welcoming process

Insights from parents, students, and alumni highlight that Trinity College School's admissions process is deeply personalized, with a welcoming atmosphere fostered by a knowledgeable and approachable admissions team.

Trinity College School spends a lot of time getting to know the kids, and the correspondence is very direct and smart. I don't find it wishy-washy at all. I just find the answers are there. I didn't find that with the other schools my kids went to.
—Alex, alum (see full discussion)
During the application process, I was so stressed. I was an anxious kid and felt that my entire future was on line if I wasn't accepted into the school of my choice. However, the moment I went to TCS for a tour and an interview, all of that melted away and it became peaceful. I remember talking with my interviewer for a couple of hours about all of the books that I'd read, the goals that I had for the future and how I felt about the world. I felt heard, respected and safe, and she made me feel like I would fit in. Beyond my own self-imposed doubts, the admissions team at TCS was wonderful.
—Jocelyn Murphy, alum (see full review)
I can easily say that the admissions process was smooth and organized for me, especially since I had an admissions officer from TCS that was very helpful in directing my family on the necessary steps needed and keeping us updated throughout the application process, it was only quite long because it entailed me applying for a student visa. The moment that stood out the most for me in the application process was when I asked the interviewer about the how the students were. It was remarkable how honest he was because he did not paint this picture of a school where everyone is best friends with each other, he told me the students were nice but it would be up to me on how I would receive them and engage with them over the course of the year. I really did not find it stressful, in fact, it was (kind of) fun, especially when I was asked to submit a drawing of what I think I represent as a person, that part really made me look forward to coming despite all my fears. What I know now that I did not know then is that one can apply to enter in the middle of the year, so if you applied late you could choose to come in the middle of the year rather than rushing to make it to September, as I have seen a few students who came mid-year.
—Mariam Omilabu, student (see full review)

Opportunities to connect with the school community

According to various insiders, Trinity College School provides multiple opportunities for prospective families to connect with the school community through open houses, spend-a-day programs, and interactions with Parent Global Ambassadors.

The school has a team of student-led tour guides to give you their personal perspective of school life. Under the umbrella of the admissions department, the parent Global Ambassadors from all parts of the world are made available to answer questions to allow for that parent to parent connection. Open houses and spend a day/night programming also allow for that personal connection that is so important in making this most important decision. At open houses, families can meet students, see the day-to-day goings-on, meet staff and current parents for organic conversation and perspective.
—Jeanette M Lane, parent (beginning 2012) (see full review)
We had the benefit of experiencing a pre-Covid admissions process and a during-Covid admissions process. Pre-Covid was (obviously) better. The prospective students arrived at the school on a Friday morning and were paired with a "buddy" for a full day of classes, meals, sports and an overnight. While their buddy was in study (7 PM - 9 PM Monday - Friday), the prospective students wrote their entrance exam. The overnight was particularly helpful to get the full TCS experience! Students met up with their parents on the Saturday morning for a full guided tour of the school. TCS did everything they could to make the during-Covid admissions process a positive and informative experience for prospective students. In addition to outside only tours of the school, TCS filmed a video of "TCS life" and held regular Zoom calls with prospective students, parents and current students.
—Arundel Gibson, parent (beginning 2019) (see full review)

Thorough and insightful application components

Accounts from students and alumni emphasize that the application process at Trinity College School is comprehensive, incorporating creative elements, such as videos and essays, to gain a deep understanding of each applicant's personality and fit for the school.

I love the fact that Trinity College School chooses the children based on their potential. So it's not about who's the most academic. It's all about the child and the family that they come from. The values of wanting to be challenged, the values of being kind, and having potential.
—Alex, alum (see full discussion)
The kind of kid we look for is like a typical kid who either knows what they want to do or doesn't know, but they’re interested in finding their purpose. They are keen on discovering, you know, where they're strong, what their strengths are, what those areas are they need to develop; they are motivated to come to the school. ... What [we] want are motivated kids; kids who want a fresh start. They want to pursue something. They want to be heard. They want to be connected. They want to be engaged. They want to be celebrated. They want to build their confidence so that by the time they graduate, they feel exceptionally proud of themselves.
—Stuart Grainger, Head of School (see full interview)
A student who will thrive at TCS is a student who wants a fresh start; somebody who either really knows what they want to do — or who has no clue. So, somebody who knows, ‘I want to be a medical doctor’: we could actually give them the path. ... We could come up with a program that would best support them to pursue getting into a medical program. We could do that. But what about the kid that says, ‘I have no idea what I want to do’? Well, we have as much time for those kids, because I actually don't think it's a bad thing to not know what you want to do at age 14, 15, 16. So what you want to do [for them] is create as many opportunities as you possibly can, with the confidence that they're going to latch onto something.
—Stuart Grainger, Head of School (see full interview)
 

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