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Grades 5 — 12 — Port Hope, ON (Map)
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REVIEW OF Trinity College School BY parent, Edmond Chan

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  • Date of Review
    June 03, 2026
  • Child 1
    Gr. 9 - Gr. 11 (Male, Current Boarding Student)
  • Child 2
    Gr. 10 - Gr. 12 (Female, Boarding Student)
  • School alumni
    Yes (1988 - 1992)
  • University (major)
    Queen's University (Computing Science )
  • Gender
    Male

(5) Student Experience

My child really appreciates the extracurricular activities provided and the boarding experience.

Why Trinity College School?

The school has a very good reputation. It creates a safe environment for kids to learn, grow and most importantly, fail. There is a good balance between academic and extracurricular activities.

Expectations vs. Reality

Since I am an alumnus, I know the school very well, and I know exactly what I should expect from TCS. And it delivered to my expectations.

Your Advice

Trinity College School is a fine private / boarding school. You will appreciate the transparency on what's happening on campus and your kid(s). The teachers are always approachable, and they know every single kid in the school very well.

(5) School Leadership

(5) Teaching

(5) Academics

(5) Extracurriculars

(5) Students

(5) School Life

(5) Community

(5) School Location

(5) Admissions

(5) University placement and counselling

 

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Trinity College School, Port Hope, ON

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Trinity College School, Port Hope, ON - The OUR KIDS Feature Review

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.

  • 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.
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Alum, Chezz Gebara (2025)

Gr. 10 to Gr. 11 — Trinity College School taught me always to be a better person; there is so much to learn outside the school class. They show great values and ethics the whole time you are in there; their sense of com...

(5)

Parent, Leslie Gibson (2022)

Both of our sons' experiences at TCS have been undeniably incredible. Trinity has played such an important part in their lives and our family feels so fortunate that they have been able to attend suc...

(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 the first girls at TCS, I made lifelong friendships, succeeded academically, and benefitted from the s...
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Trinity College School: Q&A 2021

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Trinity College School: Q&A 2020

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Parent and Student Q&A Roundtable with Private Schools and Educational Consultants

Trinity College School: Q&A 2022

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