Royal St. George’s College

Canada, Toronto

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees CA$43,860

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 447

Type Boys School

Opened 1964

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages French, Spanish

Typical class size 16

Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Royal St. George's College is a boys' day school in Toronto's Annex, serving students from Grade 3 through 12. The Ontario curriculum underpins its program, supplemented by Advanced Placement courses. The school teaches in English and integrates critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving across academics, athletics, arts, and service. Facilities include the Design Engineering Studio for hands-on engineering work and the Willner Madge Centre for the Arts, with music rooms, art studios, and a Blackbox theatre. The Centre for the Arts beneath the Chapel brings together instrumental, choral, and visual arts spaces. On campus, a gym and a heated outdoor turf support year-round athletics, complemented by access to city facilities for a broad program of 35 competitive teams across 16 sports; roughly 75% of students participate on at least one team. The school maintains Anglican roots while welcoming diverse backgrounds; a tiered student-support model coordinates accommodations, IEPs, and direct instruction.

www.rsgc.on.ca

120 Howland Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3B5

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The Essentials

Location

The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school is an urban day school located at 120 Howland Avenue (M5R 3B5). The campus sits in central Toronto's Annex area.

Stages

Grades 3-12.

Type

Boys' day school (independent).

Additional learning support

The Learning Centre provides guidance and supports ALL students; Individual Education Plans (IEP) are created to support formally documented learning needs.

Country affiliation

Canada

School day structure

Classes begin around 8:50 a.m. Lunch runs 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., with Junior School lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Senior School lunch at 12:45 p.m. Aftercare is available from 3:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Bus service

TTC tickets program for student transportation.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Annual tuition and activity fee
- CAD 43,860 annual tuition.
- CAD 2,300 student activity fee (annual).

New-student registration fee
- CAD 10,000 one-time, non-refundable registration fee due upon acceptance.

Tuition by year group and per-term breakdown
- The published fee schedule provides a single annual tuition amount (CAD 43,860) for the academic year and does not publish different tuition rates by grade or a public per-term breakdown. Standard and pre-payment plans are offered, but specific installment amounts and published per-term billing figures are not provided publicly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment plans and pre-payment plans are available; specific installment schedules (dates, number of installments, or late fee terms) are not detailed in the public fee summary. Families use the school's admissions/parent portal for account management and billing. Contact the Admissions/Business office for the precise billing schedule and payment deadlines.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable. Royal St. George's College is a day school and does not provide student boarding. At least one parent or guardian is required to live with the student in Toronto.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Purchases at the school store (The Dragon's Lair).
- Laptop computer purchased through the school for Grades 7–12.
- Senior School textbooks (costs for some textbooks may be additional).
- Invitational sports tournaments (team travel and entry fees).
- Band, choir, and other performance trips (travel and program fees).
- After-school care program for Grades 3–6: CAD 16 per hour (Monday–Friday, 3:15 pm–6:00 pm).
- Lunch program and public-transit (TTC) ticket program.
- Private lessons (music or other one-on-one lessons) and incidental program fees.

Scholarships and financial assistance
- Needs-based financial assistance is available to applicants to Grades 7–12; eligibility is assessed through a third-party assessor. Application deadlines for financial assistance are published (returning students: November 30; new applicants: December 31 in the year prior). Entrance scholarships are offered automatically for Grade 7 and Grade 9 applicants.

Refunds and withdrawal
- No publicly posted, detailed refund or withdrawal policy (for tuition or activity fees) was found in the school's public fee summary. The new-student registration fee is explicitly one-time and non-refundable. For refunds, withdrawal timelines, and any pro‑rata calculations, contact the Admissions or Business office for the formal policy and the applicable terms.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The publicly available fee pages state that payment plans exist but do not list the specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer/EFT, cheque). Families manage tuition accounts through the school portal and the Admissions/Business office can confirm accepted payment channels and any transaction fees.

Summary guidance for parents
- Annual cost to budget: CAD 43,860 (tuition) plus CAD 2,300 (activity fee); factor in the one-time CAD 10,000 registration fee for new students and additional variable costs (school store purchases, devices, trips, textbooks, aftercare, private lessons, lunch/transit). For exact installment amounts, billing dates, accepted payment methods, refund/withdrawal terms, and any grade-specific charges, contact the Admissions or Business office or use the school's parent/admissions portal.

Academics

Curriculum

Ontario Curriculum is the basis of the academic program, and the curriculum is continually evolved to exceed provincial requirements. The program is designed to challenge students while providing support to help them excel, with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Learning occurs in all settings across academics, athletics, arts, and service, including hands-on activities such as testing wooden gliders and tending a community garden. The Design Engineering Studio provides the resources to tinker and create, supporting applied knowledge. A tiered student-support model coordinates accommodations, IEPs, and direct instruction to promote inclusion and well-being.

Student Teacher Ratio

Average class size is 16. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.

Exam Results

The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses. 100% of graduates receive university offers.

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Admissions

1. Learn About RSGC. Read all information about Royal St. George's College to understand its programs, values, and campus. The school provides an overview of its urban setting, the Georgian experience, and the mission to challenge and inspire each boy. This helps determine fit before applying.

2. Book a Tour. A campus tour before the interview is strongly recommended. An Open House is scheduled for October 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tours are also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. To arrange a visit, submit a request.

3. Submit an Application. The online application guides the required information for admission. The September 2027 entry application will be available in mid-September 2026, and completed applications must be received by December 1. The online process identifies the information needed and allows applicants to ask questions during the process.

4. Pay the Application Fee. The application fee is non-refundable and varies by submission window. The early window has a lower fee and the later window has a higher fee.

5. Upload Report Cards. Wait until access is granted before uploading report cards. Upload the son's year-end report cards from the past two academic years, along with the most recent mid-year or end-of-term report card.

6. Upload Birth Certificate or Passport. After access is granted, upload a copy of the son's birth certificate or passport to ensure the records are up to date.

7. Educational or Psychological Assessments. If applicable, upload educational or psychological assessments.

8. Interview with the Admissions Team. The interview is with a member of the admissions team. The candidate is interviewed alone for about 30 minutes and then meetings with the parents last about 20 minutes. The interview explores the candidate's interests, readiness for RSGC, and alignment with the school's values.

9. Complete the Entrance Test. The entrance test is age-appropriate and evaluates literacy and numeracy. Grades 3–6 are assessed during the interview; Grades 7 and 9 complete an in-person assessment at Royal St. George's College, Crescent School, or The York School, with one shared assessment across applying schools. The test fee is $125, and dates/locations are listed; international or out-of-province applicants may test virtually.

Scholarships

Scholarships: The school offers entrance scholarships for Grades 7 and 9. Scholarships are merit-based, taking into account report cards, entrance test results, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. All Grade 7 and 9 applicants are automatically considered, and no separate application is required.

Financial Aid: Needs-based financial aid is available to all boys applying to Grades 7-12. Eligibility for assistance is assessed through a third-party organization (Apple Financial Services). The deadline to apply for financial assistance is November 30 (for returning students) and December 31 (for new applicants) in the year prior to the year for which assistance is required.

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FAQs

Where is Royal St. George's College located and what grades does it serve?

Royal St. George's College is an independent boys' day school in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, located at 120 Howland Avenue. It serves students from Grade 3 through Grade 12 and has been educating boys since 1964. The campus is urban and centrally located, with a broad program across academics, arts, athletics, and service.

What is the curriculum basis at RSGC and how is it taught?

The Ontario Curriculum forms the basis of the academic program and is continually evolved to exceed provincial requirements. The program challenges students while providing support, with a focus on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving across academics, athletics, arts, and service. There is a Design Engineering Studio and a tiered Learning Centre to coordinate accommodations and IEPs.

Is Royal St. George's College a boarding school?

No. It is a day school for boys, and families typically live with a parent or guardian in Toronto. The school does not offer student boarding.

What are the tuition and fees for attending RSGC, and are there extra costs?

Annual tuition is CAD 43,860, plus a CAD 2,300 annual student activity fee. New students pay a one-time non-refundable registration fee of CAD 10,000 upon acceptance. Additional costs can include textbooks, trips, after-school care, private lessons, lunch and transit programs, and other incidental fees.

How does the admissions process work, and are there scholarships or financial aid?

Grades 7 and 9 offer automatic entrance scholarships based on merit, report cards, test results, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. Needs-based financial aid is available for Grades 7–12, with deadlines November 30 for returning students and December 31 for new applicants. The process includes an interview, an entrance test (CAD 125), and submission of reports and identification documents.

What payment options exist for tuition?

RSGC offers standard and pre-payment plans. Tuition is managed through the admissions/parent portal, and the admissions or business office provides precise installment amounts, dates, and accepted payment methods.

What is the typical class size and student-teacher ratio at RSGC?

The average class size is about 16 students, and the overall student-teacher ratio is 14:1. This supports small-group learning and individualized attention.

How many AP courses are available, and what is the university outcomes for graduates?

The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses. All graduates receive university offers, reflecting strong college placement.

What on-campus facilities support academics and technology?

The campus features a Design Engineering Studio for hands-on engineering work, with iPads for Grades 3–6 and MacBook Air laptops for Grades 7–12 to support learning.

What arts and facilities are on campus?

The Willner Madge Centre for the Arts houses music rooms, art studios, and a student lounge, while the Centre for the Arts beneath the Chapel hosts instrumental and choral spaces and visual arts with Blackbox Theatre areas. The historic Chapel serves as a gathering space for assemblies and reflection.

What sports facilities and athletic opportunities does RSGC offer?

The campus has a bright, full-sized gym and a heated outdoor turf used year-round, with access to additional city venues for broader sports. There are 35 competitive teams across 16 sports, and about 75% of students participate on at least one team each year. The school also includes a judo dojo on campus.

What about clubs and outdoor education?

The clubs program covers a wide range, including Cartooning, Chess, Coding and Design, Cooking and Baking, Dungeons & Dragons, Mandarin, Model Parliament, Multisport, Robotics, Spanish, and Trivia, with many offerings student-initiated. Outdoor Education provides Grade 3–6 trips and year-long outdoor learning, plus leadership-focused trips to places like Camp Wanakita and Strathcona Park Lodge.

What leadership and service opportunities exist?

Senior students can hold roles such as Prefects, Stewards, House Captains, and Outdoor Education Leaders, while Junior School Leadership leads assemblies and clubs. The Community Service Program enables students to design and lead service projects with local shelters, food banks, and environmental groups.

What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available?

A full-time registered nurse supports student health during school hours and events. Dedicated social workers and a health-and-wellness program provide timely wellbeing support, with data-driven improvements. The school also emphasizes Equity and Belonging and creates safe spaces where every voice is valued.

How does RSGC support learning needs and language learners?

The Learning Centre coordinates accommodations and IEPs to support formally documented learning needs. French is taught through a Grades 7–8 immersion program with differentiated instruction, and Mandarin and Spanish language clubs are available as part of the clubs program.

What uniform and dress code should families expect?

Students wear a uniform that features a blazer and tie, with crested clothing. The Dragon's Lair on campus sells uniform items, including blazer, grey flannel pants, dress shirts, belts, socks, and more.

What is the house system and governance structure?

The House System includes Canterbury, Westminster, York, and Winchester, with houses competing in cross-country, debates, drama, and other activities; prizes are awarded on Prize Day. The school is governed by an independent Board of Governors, which includes a Facility Committee overseeing property.

What is the campus culture like and what food is available?

The campus has a dining hall with a modern kitchen and a lunch program, with a device-free dining environment to support social interaction. The Willner Madge Centre and Chapel contribute to a rich arts- and tradition-focused culture, complemented by outdoor spaces for experiential learning.

What is the nearby transit situation and transportation options?

The Annex location is near Bathurst subway station, making it accessible by public transit. The TTC tickets program helps families with transportation costs, and the school encourages use of public transit.

How can parents get involved with the school community?

The Georgian Parents Guild is the parent association (PTA) and welcomes all parents to participate in events such as the Mistletoe Market, Holly Jolly Auction, Used Uniform Sale, and more. The Guild works with the Headmaster to support campus life, and inquiries can be directed to guild@rsgc.on.ca.

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