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Grades 7 — 12 — Toronto, ON (Map)

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(4.4) Alum, Sophia Chow (2026) Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — UTS has provided me with a support system of teachers, peers and mentors that I'm able to carry... The leadership respects students and implements many tools and initiatives to ensure students’ concerns are addressed, such as stepping forward tools, annual surveys, workshops, town halls, etc that show how much they encour... Every teacher who taught me at UTS was truly passionate about the subject they were teaching, and their passion motivated me to learn more and ask more questions. I loved how the teachers welcomed our questions because wheneve... The academic strengths of UTS are that there are teachers in every subject who are experts, and that it prepares us very well for university. The student body prioritizes academics, so everyone feels a desire to do well. Since... The best part of UTS is definitely the extracurriculars! Everyone finds something they are passionate about, and everyone is able to have a leadership role if they would like one at UTS. There is a good mix of competitive extr... Students from UTS come from all across the city, and we bring a diverse set of viewpoints and experiences that add to our learning experience at school because there are so many unique ideas being contributed. A value I’ve f... I loved going to school at UTS because I always had something to look forward to. Even if I had a test coming up or a big project due, there was always something fun I could get excited for, like a school trip, holiday breakfa... At alumni events, when I have interacted with alumni, my experience has been that they are all very nostalgic and grateful for the time they had at UTS. The one part they all emphasize is the friendships they made and continue... The school location is amazing. We have the University of Toronto libraries only a few minutes' walk away from the school, so students can study in a quiet place after school, on weekends if they want to. We also have a lot of... The advice I would give to someone applying to UTS is to get to know the school and see if it is a fit for you! Ask yourself if you could envision yourself here and how your years here may look. Through this process, I think y... I felt supported in how early we began preparation for university applications. At the time, it felt like we were doing everything so soon, even when applications didn’t open until September of senior year, but if we hadn’... Every event, big or small, where my peers and I came together was special, especially grade events and school assemblies. Grade events varied from movie nights to Timbit trivia to even ice skating, but no matter the kind of ev... When I was a student, I overlooked the resources the school provided, such as access to the University of Toronto libraries, the University of Toronto athletic facilities, subscription newspapers, audiobooks, etc. Now that I�... An honest piece of advice I’d give someone considering this school is to prioritize what matters to you and not to worry about what others are doing. In a class full of high achievers, we each will have our own path, and eve...	all_reviews alumnus	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.5) Alum, Janine Burtnick (2025) Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — UTS is a school that selects the smartest, most passionate students in the GTA. As such, the sc... UTS has a very large administrative team, especially compared to other schools of a similar size. This means that administration covers a wide variety of different concerns, and is able to be heavily involved in student life. ... The teachers at UTS are incredible. The teachers are all highly knowledgeable about their respective subjects and eager to share this information with the next generation. The teachers, overall, are passionate about their work... UTS' academic program is accelerated, providing a challenge for students who are interested in truly engaging with the curriculum. For students who enter the school in grade 7, they will complete the grade 7 and 8 curricula in... UTS places a lot of weight on extracurriculars, and students tend to excel in a large variety and quantity of clubs and teams. During my time at UTS, I was on the volleyball team, the yearbook committee, was a Student Outreach... UTS' student body is smaller than most other Toronto high schools. This means that students tend to know each other very well, which works well for many students, though some wish for a broader social community. Another aspect... UTS student life is overall great. Some strengths of student life are frequent trips (including overnight trips) that allow students to connect with their classmates and learn new skills. For me, these trips were where I was a... UTS has a very strong community spirit, which was of note to me throughout my time there. Alumni and parents are encouraged to participate in school events, and are a regular fixture of the school community. Since leaving the ... UTS is located in downtown Toronto, at Bloor and Spadina. The school is conveniently accessible by public transit, which many students use for their commutes. Students are allowed to leave school during lunch and in their spar... The admissions process included written testing and in-person multiple mini interviews. For me, the interviews were the real challenge, as you have a small time allotment in which you must answer questions and portray yourself... The university counselling program is one of UTS' great strengths, in my opinion. Upon their arrival at the school, each student is assigned to a guidance counselor, who is available to answer any academic and post-secondary q...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,

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Alum, Sophia Chow (2026)

Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — UTS has provided me with a support system of teachers, peers and mentors that I'm able to carry...

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Alum, Janine Burtnick (2025)

Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 — UTS is a school that selects the smartest, most passionate students in the GTA. As such, the sc...

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