(4.9)
Gr. 5 to Gr. 8 (current), Gr. 6 to Gr. 11 (current) — We have two sons at Upper Canada College: our older son in Year 11, starting his sixth year, an... UCC’s leadership and administration play an active and vital role in daily school life, fostering a positive and supportive environment. They encourage open communication and address issues promptly, fairly, and thoughtfully... The teachers at UCC are the heart of the school. They are highly qualified, experienced, and deeply knowledgeable, with a genuine passion for teaching and a strong commitment to the overall well-being, growth, and learning of ... The IB curriculum at UCC offers three distinct pathways, each designed to provide choice, personalize the student experience, and prepare students to make a meaningful and positive impact in the world. All pathways deliver the... UCC offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, allowing students to participate for both competition and enjoyment. At the Upper School, there are over 80 clubs spanning the arts, athletics, and many other areas. In... UCC has the best student body. This year, there are 1,300 students (from SK through Year 12), including 88 boarders from coast to coast in Canada and around the world.
The UCC experience is truly unique - a diverse and vibrant community, its innovative and transformational approach to learning, an exceptionally experienced, committed and dedicated faculty and staff, countless extracurricular... UCC is located in a green residential neighbourhood in the heart of Toronto. Its 35-acre campus is surrounded by beautiful trees, ravines and nature trails. The landmark, iconic and majestic Clock Tower, visible from miles awa... UCC has a thorough application process designed to assess whether the school and its IB curriculum are the right fit for your child, so trust the process. Plus, UCC offers a needs-blind financial assistance program of a genero... We wanted an academically challenging and nurturing environment for our sons so they could become the best version of themselves. After touring UCC, we were convinced that the school offers everything we were looking for. At i... UCC has far surpassed all our expectations. The school goes above and beyond to ensure that every student reaches their highest potential. Both of our sons have grown into confident young men, and they are who they are today b... |
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Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 (current) — Our son joined the prep school in grade 7 and has thoroughly enjoyed his experience to date. H... The application process, the interview process, and the admission process were nerve-racking but very smooth. The entire team was very responsive and supportive. Although a few problems appeared, they were handled appropriatel... Grade 7 students at the prep are assigned to a home form teacher. Our experience was wonderful, and she worked hard to make sure our son not only adjusted to being a student at the school, but also ensured that the quality of ... The academic program at Upper Canada College is rigorous and strong. Our son has started to bring home assignments that I remember learning several years after his current grade. His latest assignment was a cost benefit anal... My son tried out for many sports teams and was unfortunately only able to join a select few. The athleticism the boys display is unmatched. Opportunities are present at every corner, and if you do not make the competitive team... The student body is a good size, with approximately 20 children per class, and for Grade 7, there are 6–8 classes. It feels like a good number that can be easily managed by the home form teacher. The boys also have opportuni... The student life at Upper Canada College is well-rounded and very inclusive. My son looks forward to going to school, getting involved in clubs and sports, and seeing the friends he has made. The school also works hard to cate... The school campus is absolutely stunning and a paradise in the middle of the city of Toronto. The members of the community use the campus as a park and walk through smiling regularly. The students do not venture off the school... The admissions process is stressful and nerve-racking. However, the admissions team is helpful, communicative, and wonderful to deal with. The admissions officer and our family were both reflecting on the best path for our son... We chose Upper Canada College because of the reputation of the graduates, the opportunities the school provides, the school's history, the IB learning path and the networking opportunities that will be available to our son.
The school has exceeded my expectations when it comes to providing opportunities and the level of academics it has made available to our son. The simple things, such as an assembly to discuss world events and raise awareness,... |
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(4.7)
, SK (current) — My son absolutely loves Upper Canada College. The teachers are compassionate and focused on his... Save for one issue, we have not had any issues that have needed to involve the school administration. The one issue that occurred was dealt with expediently and professionally, and associated communication was fair, to the poi... I cannot say enough good things about the teachers, admitting that my son is only in his first year at the school. He adores his two primary teachers, and I see in his actions their compassionate discipline—that they are fos... From what I know of the school as an alumni and volunteer, the school is very academic, but at my son's level, we see the academics more as involvement in and encouragement of a love of learning, exploring new avenues (e.g., f... Our children have attended four different schools, and my son's current classroom is the most diverse, yet most contiguous of all his classrooms. He describes each of his classmates as his "best friend," and the size is materi... My son loves going to school at UCC. Prior to UCC, every day was a challenge to get him to class, but the mornings now are full of excitement about a trip to Norval (the outdoor education classroom), today's trip to the librar... The location is great in that it is in the heart of Toronto, but, of course, it is a very wealthy enclave, and as a result, the children can be a bit sheltered. It is important that they have the opportunity to see the world. ... I found Rosie, who was our admissions officer, to be friendly, a pleasure to talk to, and genuinely interested in what made my child unique. I did not know what to expect going in, but came away incredibly impressed with her (... |
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I feel my child likes the teachers the best, they care, they are energetic, fully engaged, resp... The school reviewed strategic direction last year, incorporating inputs and consultations from industry experts and parents. It was a long well-planned inclusive process, to refresh school strategy that will be supported by a... We are very happy with the quality of instruction. The teachers are amazing, each of them! They are the heroes who make a big difference. Every teacher has his/her charm, rich background, and a caring heart, that makes us feel... The academic program at Upper Canada College follows IB, enriched with tradition value system, liberal arts, and physical education.
The school's academic strengths and weaknesses?
It's a full IB program from SK to grade 1... There are about 1150 students in the school. They are confident, happy, smart, well-educated, all-rounded. Some are eager for achievements, attending lots of clubs and extracurricular, even hiring private tutors. Many students... School starts from 8:30am, with first bell on 8:25am. Some students may need to get in earlier, like 8:00am, for additional learning. SK and grade 1 have snacks and drinks during recess. Lunch is provided with a charge, you ca... The school located in central Toronto on 35 acres of green space, UCC offers modern learning spaces, state of the art facilities and countless athletic and co-curricular activities. Students can swim and skate in school, they ... |
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(4.8)
My boys have had an amazing experience at Upper Canada College since Day 1. They engage the boy... The leadership at UCC is wonderful. What stands out about the school leadership is how approachable the members of the leadership team are, and how well they communicate both positive and negative issues with parents.
They are... In our 6 years at the college we have had fantastic teachers. The class teachers know your son inside and out from very early on and work hard to bring out the best in your son and support any areas he may need to improve. The... The academic program at UCC follows the International Baccalaureate program. This program takes the boys through several units of inquiry over the academic year as well as core mathematics, language, art, music and physical ed... Upper Canada College has an extremely diverse student body. There are boys that excel at all different interests, there is no one typical boy. Although it is a large school the boys begin in one small class, and it remains t... Student life at Upper Canada College is engaging and rich. There is always something exciting going on, be it their next trip to Norval, a school play, a musical performance in assembly, or the next big sports game.
Successes ... The school location is central within the city. The school is easily accessible by car, and public transport. The school facilities and grounds are incredible and provide ample space for learning as well as outdoor play.
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My time so far at Upper Canada has been absolutely amazing. I truly love every time I come to s... Throughout my time at UCC I have developed an immense amount of respect in the school leaders. Not only do they fulfill our expectation in their roles at the school but they surpass that bar. The headmasters, deans, and counse... The greatest privilege of attending UCC is the teachers because they provide you with such a special educational experience that you will never forget. Every teacher has certain tendencies and interests that always keep me eng... Upper Canada College is able to provide an exceptional academic experience for all students. UCC provides special programs for students that either find the work in a specific course too easy or too hard. I was placed in the e...
I think that Upper Canada College has a great student atmosphere. We have a very diverse culture at UCC and I am very fortunate to interact with such a great group of people at a young age. A lot of the people that thrive at ... I think if I was giving a tour of UCC to a group of visitors I would take them to Laidlaw Hall. Laidlaw is our main auditorium that houses all the students and faculty every Monday and Friday for assemblies. At these assemblie... Upper Canada College is situated on Lonsdale Road and is surrounded by busy Avenue road as well, but the grounds are a private and quiet space. The college has an entire hedge which surrounds the perimeter of the school and wi... |
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