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The Great Lakes College Of Toronto

Canada, Toronto

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Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The Great Lakes College of Toronto offers a Fast-Track University Preparation Program and a Grade 9–11 & Grade 12 University Preparation Program, along with English As a Second Language (ESL). The school specializes in preparing international students for entrance into North American universities and colleges, and uses a Personalized Education Program to tailor each student's study plan. Academic and career counseling supports students toward university admission, with university acceptance charts tracking outcomes. To date, over 10,000 graduates have been accepted to universities, and 90+% of graduates have been admitted to universities in recent years.

Cultural and Language

The Summer Camp Program includes Cultural Activities and English language training. Our professional English teachers are with students in classes, in the evenings, on weekends, and during all cultural activities, organizing additional activities as well. The program offers two-, three-, or four-week packages that include daily ESL classes and a variety of cultural activities in Toronto and Southern Ontario, along with a three-day trip to Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City and a one-day trip to Niagara Falls.

Social and Hobbies

Summer Camp Packages provide a range of activities in Toronto and Southern Ontario beyond daily ESL classes, including visits to major sights and attractions. Packages include trips to Toronto-area sites such as the CN Tower, Eaton Centre, Casa Loma, University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, and other local destinations, as well as a three-day trip to Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City and a day trip to Niagara Falls.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Residence and Meals: Students stay in modern, safe residences equipped with furniture, bedding, Wi‑Fi, and laundry facilities. Professional chefs prepare three meals every day, supporting a structured living environment during the program.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1080
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1978
Bus Service No

Established in 1978, The Great Lakes College of Toronto is a certified private high school in downtown Toronto, serving international students aged 14 to 18. The campus at 323 Keele Street sits in the North High Park area, within a short walk of subway lines and local amenities such as a community library, supermarkets, banks, and shops. The school offers five intake periods each year and a University Preparation Program for Grades 9–12, combining Ontario high school courses (including ENG4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U) with tailored study plans. The ESL program is delivered in five levels by certified teachers, and Language Study plus Summer Camp Tours provide language immersion and global-learning opportunities. On-site facilities include a science lab, drama room, art studio, gym, laundry rooms, and a three-meal-per-day cafeteria on school days. Residential options include an on-campus dormitory with live-in teachers, a homestay program, and nearby off-campus houses. More than 10,000 graduates have been admitted to universities, with 90%+ recent acceptance rate, reflecting strong university preparation and counseling support.

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