Founded in 1829, Upper Canada College has educated the next generation of leaders and innovators, inspiring them to make a positive impact on their world. An IB World School, UCC enrolls 1,170 boys in Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including 88 boarding students representing 26 countries, and has 12,500 alumni in more than 80 countries. Grounded in its mission to deliver transformational learning experiences, the school fosters the development of head, heart, and humanity, and inspires each boy to be his best self. UCC is committed to ensuring 20 percent of students receive financial assistance, with $5 million available annually to Canadian students. 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. UCC's Norval Outdoor School, a 430-acre facility located 40 minutes north of Toronto, offers opportunities to learn about nature and the environment. Upper Canada College has a $106 million endowment and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2029.
Boys will discover amazing learning experiences, inspirational faculty members, top-tier facilities, countless sports and clubs, and a wide range of supports that care for their academic, social, and emotional needs — not to mention a lifelong network of friends and fellow alumni willing to offer advice and support.
Upper Canada College’s Board of Governors establishes and directs policy for the College and oversees its financial affairs. The Board includes 15 governors, eight of whom are appointed by the Board for four-year terms. Three are elected by the UCC Association for three-year terms and four are ex-officio members, under the Upper Canada College Act. The President of the UCC Foundation attends all meetings. The College’s Principal reports to the Board. To reach the Board Secretary.
The College has set a course for the next decade — leading to the College’s bicentennial — through its Strategic Directions: Towards 2029. This renewed vision and mission hinges on the intention to provide transformational learning experiences and inspire boys to be their best selves.
A UCC experience is about more than just an appreciation of diversity it is about celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives. Through an understanding and appreciation of pluralism we create a more inclusive community, and in turn, create a more just society where we work towards the common good.
To honor Sir John Colborne’s founding commitment to public purpose, UCC inspires boys to become service-oriented leaders who understand their unique qualities about others, have humility and empathy, and recognize their ability to positively influence change. At UCC we embrace the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in our local and global communities.
UCC’s culture is characterized by teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect, and a fundamental belief in our Vision and Mission. We appreciate and value each individual, fostering strong and trusting relationships throughout our community. We stand by each other, offering support and care, and we foster in our boys the very best characteristics of brotherhood.
To foster individual and institutional wellbeing, UCC is committed to a learning and working environment that is safe, healthy, meaningful, engaging, and supportive. A UCC education equips each boy with the capabilities to develop the knowledge, self-awareness, and strengths of character that enable lifelong resilience and allow him to flourish.
UCC’s academic journey, from Senior Kindergarten to Year 12, is delivered through the full continuum of International Baccalaureate Programmes, globally recognized as the gold standard for university preparation. Students graduate with both the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Building on our leadership in boys’ learning and International Baccalaureate education, we are completing the candidacy phase of the IB Middle Years Programme, intending to become North America’s first boys’ IB Continuum World School. It’s our firm intention to be regarded as a model of best practice in the delivery of IB programming.
A robust system of academic support awaits each boy, empowering him to meet the challenges of the academic program and to reach his full potential. Our large network of dedicated professionals including faculty at the renowned Richard Wernham & Julia West Centre for Learning.
While transformational learning is the hallmark of a UCC education, the proof of its success is how our boys take their experience forward. Not only do our graduates regularly gain admission to the post-secondary schools of their choice—they thrive there, many receiving scholarships and university credit for advanced courses.
