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Globe Cambridge School

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$13,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Typical class size 7
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Globe Cambridge School is an independent K-12 day and boarding school in Toronto, Canada, located at 20 Upjohn Rd in North York. The school serves students aged 5 to 18 and offers an inquiry-based, three-stage program: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Lower School; a Pre-AP pathway in the Middle School; and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in the Upper School, with a selection of AP courses. ESL support is provided for multilingual learners, and the program prepares students for university admissions in Canada and around the world. The Toronto campus, opened in 2025 on a purpose-built site, houses theatres, music and recording studios, modern design labs, art rooms, a fitness centre, a gymnasium, and athletic courts. A library and learning commons, plus landscaped courtyards, support independent and group study. The school emphasises equity, diversity and inclusion and offers arts, sports, and leadership through clubs and DECA.

20 Upjohn Rd, North York, ON M3B 2V9

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The Essentials

Globe Cambridge School has typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.

Location

The school is located at 20 Upjohn Rd, North York, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2V9, Canada.

Stages

K–12 (Preparatory: Ages 5–6; Junior School: Grades 1–5; Middle School: Grades 6–8; Senior School: Grades 9–12).

Type

Independent, day and boarding school.

Additional learning support

Orton–Gillingham Literacy Program is offered. It is part of the school's academic offerings.

Country affiliation

Canada
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Globe Cambridge School ranges from CAD 13,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- A one-time registration fee is required to confirm an accepted offer: CAD 300, payable with the completed registration form at the time of acceptance.

Tuition fees (academic year detail)

- Published tuition for the 2025–26 academic year is presented as a range by grade: CAD 13,000 to CAD 22,000 per year. The school states fees are reviewed annually. No per-grade or per-term breakdown is published in the published tuition summary.

- There are no publicly posted per-term amounts or a published per-grade fee table for 2025–26; families should treat the published range as the available official figure for that year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Confirming a student place requires submission of the completed registration form together with the Registration Fee payment of CAD 300. Beyond this confirmation requirement, no detailed instalment schedule, term-by-term billing amounts, or published late‑payment penalties are shown in the school's tuition materials for 2025–26.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is offered for students in Grades 9–12 at the Toronto campus. No specific annual or term boarding-fee amounts, residence deposits, or meal-plan charges are published in the boarding information.

Other costs and incidental fees

- The published tuition summary names the Registration Fee and describes tuition generally; it does not publish line-item fees for uniforms, textbooks, transport, technology/devices, student insurance, incidental charges, or specific extra‑curricular fees for 2025–26. Families should assume that additional incidental costs may apply but no fixed amounts for these items are publicly listed.

Financial assistance and bursaries

- Need‑based bursaries are available and are applied directly toward tuition. Published award levels are described as ranging from 10% to 50% of tuition; applicants must meet admission requirements and submit required financial documents by the school's stated financial‑assistance deadline.

Refunds and withdrawal policy

- No published refund schedule, withdrawal refund rules, or tuition‑credit policy appears in the school's publicly posted tuition and boarding materials for 2025–26.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- The school's publicly available tuition and boarding pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer/wire, e‑transfer, cheque, or online payment portal).

Important dates and contact

- A published deadline related to financial‑assistance applications is February 28, 2026. For fee confirmation, billing or specific payment‑method questions, contact the school's admissions/finance team at admissions@globeschool.com or +1 416 331‑8808.

Summary of published fee information and noted gaps

- Published and verifiable items for the 2025–26 cycle: Registration Fee (CAD 300); a published tuition range of CAD 13,000–CAD 22,000 by grade; availability of need‑based bursaries (10%–50%); boarding availability for Grades 9–12; and the financial‑assistance application deadline (Feb 28, 2026).

- Not published in the school's publicly posted tuition and boarding materials for 2025–26: per‑grade or per‑term tuition figures, a detailed instalment/billing schedule, any published annual boarding fee or meal‑plan charge, itemised incidental fees (uniforms, transport, books, devices, insurance), a refund/withdrawal schedule, and the specific payment methods accepted.

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Academics

Globe Cambridge School teaches IB (PYP), Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum

IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Lower School. Pre-AP curriculum in the Middle School. The Upper School leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a broad selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. ESL Support is provided for multilingual learners. The program prepares students for university admissions in Canada and around the world.

Higher Education Progression

GCS graduates go to top universities in Canada and around the world, with many earning competitive scholarships and advanced standing.
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Admissions

Admissions

Access the online application for September entry. Day School and international applicants are accepted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is recommended to allow time for study permit processing. To access the application, click the Apply Now link.

Schedule campus visits or private meetings. Campus tours are offered on select Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in October. Open Houses allow families to tour the campus and meet faculty and students. Private campus visits or virtual meetings can be arranged via Coffee & Conversation by submitting the inquiry form, and a member of the Admissions team will arrange booking details.

Learn about programs and language requirements. Globe Cambridge School offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Pre-AP, and AP university preparatory levels. Strong English proficiency is required for admission; applicants whose first language is not English may be required to complete an English proficiency assessment (e.g., TOEFL Junior, IELTS, or equivalent). Additional ESL support is available in the secondary program to support transition to academic English and university preparatory coursework.

Admission decisions and next steps. Admission offers for Day School will be released in 2026-2027; International student offers are made on a rolling basis throughout the year. Families are invited to visit on campus to learn more about GCS and to plan enrollment.

Scholarships

Globe Cambridge School offers financial assistance. To apply, submit the Financial Aid Application Form. The form collects applicant information, parent/guardian information, household income details, and a Statement of Financial Need, and must be accompanied by supporting documents such as the Notice of Assessment for the past two years and proof of income. Financial aid decisions are based on demonstrated need and available resources, and submitting the application does not guarantee approval.
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