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About Upper Canada College

Upper Canada College (UCC) is a private day and boarding school for boys in midtown Toronto, founded in 1829 by Sir John Colborne as a feeder school for the future University of Toronto. Its ivy-covered buildings and clock tower stand alongside modern learning facilities on a 35-acre campus.

UCC is North America's only boys' International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School, educating students from Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including around 88 boarders from across the world. The school combines rigorous academics with leadership programming, 115 clubs and more than 90 sports teams.

UCC awards significant financial assistance each year. Prospective families can reach the Office of Admission at admission@ucc.on.ca or 416-488-1125, located at 200 Lonsdale Road, and apply or book a visit through ucc.on.ca.

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Address
200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1W6
Established
1829
Grades / levels
Boys, Senior Kindergarten to Year 12 (day and boarding)
Boards / curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum
Courses offered
Day and boarding education, IB Diploma pathways, leadership programming, 115 clubs and 90+ sports teams.
Languages
English; French and other world languages taught
Accreditation
IB World School; member of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS)
Email
admission@ucc.on.ca
Phone
416-488-1125
Admissions email
admission@ucc.on.ca
Admissions phone
416-488-1125

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