Upper Canada College is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1829. It serves 1,280 students for students aged 5–18. Annual tuition ranges from $32,806 to $65,386 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Lang National Scholarship: fully funded boarding scholarship for exceptional Canadian scholar-athletes (Grade 9–11) covering tuition, boarding fees, housing, meals, university counselling, health centre services and selected incidentals such as flights home. Merit-based entrance scholarships are awarded automatically to top applicants demonstrating high academic achievement, co-curricular experience or potential and strong character. Needs-based financial assistance of approximately CAD 6 million is distributed annually; applications use Apple Financial Services and FACS, with the Financial Assistance Review Committee making final award decisions.
Student enrolment doubled, and bursaries increased.
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About
Upper Canada College is a private, all-boys independent school in Toronto offering the full continuum of IB programmes from Primary Years through Career-related. The school provides both boarding and day facilities and has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since 1995.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) running alongside the Canadian Curriculum for over 20 years. 35-acre midtown Toronto campus with NHL and Olympic rinks, fitness complex, pool and performing arts venues. Norval Outdoor School covers 450 acres outside Toronto for wilderness learning. Offers 19 sports and 85 interscholastic teams plus a broad co-curricular programme with many clubs. Boarding programme in operation since the school's founding in 1829, housing students from over 18 countries. Design spaces include three dedicated labs with Harkness Tables. Approximately CAD 6 million in financial assistance awarded annually.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| JK-Year 5 (Day) | CAD 32,806~$ 24,122 |
| Year 6-10 (Day) | CAD 34,113~$ 25,083 |
| Year 11-12 (Day) | CAD 35,566~$ 26,151 |
| Years 8-10 (Domestic Boarding) | CAD 59,334~$ 43,628 |
| Years 11-12 (Domestic Boarding) | CAD 60,787~$ 44,696 |
| Years 8-10 (International Boarding) | CAD 63,933~$ 47,010 |
| Years 11-12 (International Boarding) | CAD 65,386~$ 48,078 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$138 - 48,720. Application fee: $146.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an application by logging in to or creating a UCC application account (candidate's legal name must match birth certificate or passport; only parents may create the account). Application fee is CAD 200 if submitted on or before November 1, or CAD 300 if submitted after November 1. Day student applications for 2026–27 are closed; boarding applications are open. Step 2: Pay the Initial Registration Fee (day: CAD 10,000; boarding: CAD 7,500) and first tuition instalment to complete registration. New boarding students must complete registration within 7 calendar days of an offer.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
Boarding program houses approximately 86 students from Ontario, other Canadian provinces and more than 18 countries. Boarding begins in Year 8 with main entry in Years 9–11; Year 12 is not admitted. Boarders are assigned to Seaton's or Wedd's Houses. International students without a local guardian may enrol in the guardianship programme (CAD 1,500/year). Health insurance for boarders is approximately CAD 1,200/year.
Boarding begins in Year 8; main entry years 9–11; Year 12 is not admitted. The boarding program houses about 86 students from Ontario, other Canadian provinces and more than 18 countries. Boarders belong to Seaton's or Wedd's houses. The boarding program has existed since 1829.
School Day
The After School Program provides supervised care from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a snack, homework assistance and a range of clubs and activities.
Student Life
Upper School has 10 Houses, each with a Head and its own tie. Day students belong to Bremner's, Howard's, Jackson's, Martland's, McHugh's, Mowbray's, Orr's and Scadding's; boarders belong to Seaton's and Wedd's.
Uniforms include a crested blazer, 2–3 grey flannel pants, 2–3 khaki/beige/tan cotton pants, gym T-shirts, UCC navy crested golf shirts, House and school ties, and a crested sweater or fleece. All uniform items can be purchased online. First-year uniform purchase estimated at CAD 750–850; annual replacement approximately CAD 300.
Boarders have breakfast, lunch and dinner during the school week; weekends include brunch and dinner at designated times. When dining is closed, the milk and toast room provides light meals and the cafeteria is open during the school day.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Two health centres are staffed with nurses, a psychologist and counsellors to support students. The Horizons programme provides tutoring and mentoring across Years 8–12, fostering empathy, respect and community through eight-week programmes and school partnerships.
The College has a Policy and Procedures for Preventing, Identifying and Investigating Harassment, Abuse and Violence, and employees are trained in standards and boundaries for working with children.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
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