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Metropolitan Preparatory Academy

Canada, Toronto

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History

Wayne McKelvey founded Metropolitan Preparatory Academy in 1982 as a private, semestered, coeducational university preparatory day school for Grades 7–12. The school emphasizes developing the whole student through personal relationships with students and families and operates without uniforms with an open doors policy. Metro Prep is located in central Toronto, close to Highway 401 and Leslie Street. Facilities include a science laboratory, two computer labs, an art room, a cafeteria, a study hall, a gymnasium, and a fully equipped weight/fitness room; outdoor education programs include ziplining and white-water rafting in West Virginia.

Community

Extracurricular activities and trips include service projects in Tanzania and Ecuador and visits to Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Niagara Falls, New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. In addition, clubs such as Robotics Club, Debate Club, Chess Club, and theatrical productions provide opportunities for student engagement.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$25,560 - 33,700
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No

Metropolitan Preparatory Academy is a private, co-educational Grades 7–12 program located in central Toronto near Highway 401 and Leslie Street. The school combines the Canadian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, delivered in small classes with close academic mentorship and individualized attention. Distinct signature programs guide student learning: GENIUS, a hands‑on biotechnology and life sciences initiative; SMITH, an arts and humanities focus; Momentum, foundations for middle school; VENTURE, a business, trade and global systems program; and IMPACT, leadership and global citizenship through real‑world projects. Facilities include advanced science and biotechnology laboratories, technology‑rich classrooms, professional arts studios, a gymnasium and weight room, plus dedicated spaces for music, theatre, visual arts, and digital media. Outdoor education features ziplining and white‑water rafting. The school emphasizes strong relationships, no uniforms, and an open‑door policy, fostering a collaborative community where students develop academically and personally for post‑secondary success. Independent study options support diverse student interests.

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Metro Prep Open House – 2026-05-28
Metro Prep Open House – 2026-05-28
Join Metro Prep Open House to tour the campus, meet our faculty, explore our facilities, and learn h...
Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 17:00 GMT-4 Metropolitan Preparatory Academy, 1 Duncan Mill Rd, Toronto, ON M3B 1Z2, Canada

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