UTS – University of Toronto Schools

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The school at a glance

Fees CA$40,400

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 1910

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages French, German, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

UTS - University of Toronto Schools is an independent, co-educational school for Grades 7 to 12 located at 371 Bloor Street West on the University of Toronto's St. George campus. The school offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a UTS Diploma earned by meeting academic requirements, completing 60 hours of community service between Grades 9 and 12, and engaging in co-curricular activities aligned with UTS priorities. The curriculum follows the Ontario program with ten courses per year in Grades 7 to 9, with Arts and Health and Physical Education as core components, and a robust Languages program alongside accelerated STEM opportunities. UTS runs a full Advanced Placement program, including the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, supported by the university affiliation and access to U of T libraries and athletics facilities. The campus includes the Fleck Atrium, Lang Innovation Lab, Jackman Theatre, Withrow Auditorium, and the Ridley Centre, with exchange opportunities.

www.utschools.ca

371 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 2R7, Canada

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The Essentials

Location

371 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 2R7. The school is affiliated with the University of Toronto and provides access to the university libraries and athletic facilities.

Stages

Grades 7–11; Grade 12 has no new enrolment.

Type

Co-educational

Additional learning support

Support for students with Individual Education Plans is available.

Country affiliation

Canada

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Fees

Application fees
- CAD 250 (early registration; submit before November 1, 2026).
- CAD 300 (regular registration; submit before December 1, 2026).

One-time enrolment fee (new students)
- CAD 9,500 (one-time, applies to new students for the 2026–27 school year).

Tuition fees (annual and per grade group)
- Annual tuition: CAD 40,400 per student for the 2026–27 academic year.
- The published annual tuition is a single rate that applies across the school's grade range (Grades 7–12).

What the tuition covers and additional likely costs
- Included in the published tuition: student activity fee; course fees; fees for outdoor experiential-education trips.
- Additional likely costs (not included in the single tuition figure): textbooks; optional course-related international travel; optional specialty sports equipment; any other optional program fees or personally chosen activities.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school publishes the annual tuition and confirms that payment installment options are available; families may choose from offered installment arrangements or alternative billing schedules as arranged with the school's finance office.
- For inquiries about payment schedules, installment dates, and formal billing terms, contact the Controller, Justin Williams (justin.williams@utschools.ca; 416-978-0969).

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: University of Toronto Schools operates as an independent secondary day school for students in Grades 7–12 (no residential boarding program is offered).

Other routine or occasional fees
- Student activities and core course fees are included in tuition.
- Parents should plan for separate, out-of-pocket costs such as: textbooks, optional international travel related to courses, optional specialty sports equipment, and any optional co-curricular trip fees that exceed the included outdoor experiential-education trip fees.
- School-branded items or merchandise may be available through the school shop; purchase of optional school apparel or accessories is an additional cost when chosen.

Refund and withdrawal information
- Refunds, withdrawals, and related terms for enrolment or tuition adjustments are addressed by the school's financial and admissions policies; families should contact the school's finance office or admissions office for the specific refund and withdrawal terms that will apply to their situation.
- Admissions contact: admissions@utschools.ca; 416-946-7995. Finance contact: Justin Williams, Controller (justin.williams@utschools.ca; 416-978-0969).

Fee payment options (methods)
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, debit, electronic bank transfer, cheque, or pre-authorized payment) are handled by the school's finance office and are arranged at the time of billing; families should confirm available methods and any processing fees with the Controller or the Finance Office.
- For tuition payment arrangements and to confirm accepted payment channels, contact Justin Williams, Controller (justin.williams@utschools.ca; 416-978-0969).

Bursary and financial-assistance notes
- UTS offers a substantial bursary program; bursary applications are assessed separately from admissions and awards range from 5% up to full bursary support (including the enrolment fee for new students) based on demonstrated financial need.
- Bursary applications are processed in confidence through the school's designated financial-assistance partner; deadlines and decision dates for the 2026–27 cycle are published for applicants.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), the province's official high school credential; all students meet the minimum 30 credits to earn the OSSD. Students may also earn the UTS Diploma by completing UTS academic requirements, 60 hours of community service between Grade 9 and Grade 12, and demonstrating co-curricular activity aligned with UTS priorities. The curriculum features ten courses per year in Grades 7 to 9, with Arts and Health and Physical Education as core components, and a robust Languages program, with accelerated STEM opportunities available. UTS provides an Advanced Placement program with a full range of AP courses, the AP Capstone Diploma, and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. The curriculum is supported by the University of Toronto affiliation, access to UTS facilities and U of T libraries and athletics facilities, and a wide co-curricular program including robotics and performing arts. Curriculum renewal emphasizes inclusion and learning themes such as Truth and Reconciliation and Sustainability to prepare students as global citizens.

Exam Results

AP Program results showcase strong performance. In 2023, 208 students wrote 708 AP exams across 24 subjects; 58 students were AP Scholars, 28 earned AP Scholar (Honor), and 102 earned AP Scholar (Distinction). Eight students earned the AP International Diploma, nine earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and 12 earned the AP Capstone Certificate.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities in Canada, the United States and internationally. Class of 2026 destinations include the University of Toronto, McGill University, Queen's University, and universities across the US such as Harvard University, Stanford University, Yale University, MIT, Brown University, Columbia University, and UC Berkeley, as well as UK and European institutions such as Imperial College London, Cambridge University, and Oxford.

Gifted and Talented

Advanced Placement program offers a full range of AP courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. AP courses can be spread across two senior years to balance STEM, arts, language, social science and music coursework.

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Admissions

Step 1: Eligibility and enrolment. Grade 7 entry accepts around 96 new students; Grade 8 has no new enrolment; Grade 9 accepts around 22 new students; Grade 10 up to 4; Grade 11 up to 4; Grade 12 has no new enrolment. Students must come from the Greater Toronto Area or live in Toronto with a parent who holds a valid Canadian work permit, and must reside in the GTA full-time with a parent or legal guardian for the full duration of their studies at UTS.

Scholarships

Step 2: Stage 1 components. Applicants provide report cards from the previous three years, an Interests and Activities List, the UTS Entrance Exam, and two teacher references for grades 9–11; optional additional documents may be submitted. Step 3: Application process. The UTS Application Portal opens in September 2026 and closes on December 1, 2026; the application fee is $250 CAD for early registration (before November 1, 2026) or $300 CAD for regular registration (before December 1, 2026); waivers are available. The enrolment fee is $9,500 CAD, and tuition is $40,400 CAD for the 2026-27 year; the tuition includes the student activity fee, course fees, and fees for outdoor experiential education trips, with possible additional costs for textbooks or travel. Bursary information: UTS admits qualified students regardless of financial circumstances and offers needs-based bursary support; last year over $3.6 million was awarded to about 25% of students, covering 5% to 100% of tuition; bursary applications are handled separately from admissions and must be submitted to Apple Financial Services by January 11, 2027 (for the 2026-27 cycle); decisions are emailed to new students with offers of admission on February 26, 2027; the UTS bursary policy outlines three criteria (primary, secondary, tertiary) and states that bursaries range from 5% to full tuition, including the enrolment fee; funds are allocated by the UTS Bursary Committee with support from Apple Financial Services, and awards are independent from admission decisions.

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FAQs

What grades does UTS serve and where is it located?

UTS serves Grades 7–12 as a co‑educational day school. It is located at 371 Bloor Street West in Toronto, on the University of Toronto's St. George campus, with access to U of T libraries and athletic facilities.

How is UTS connected to the University of Toronto?

UTS is a non‑profit independent school affiliated with the University of Toronto. This affiliation provides access to U of T resources, libraries, and campus facilities for students.

What is the tuition for 2026–27 and what does it include?

Annual tuition is CAD 40,400 for the 2026–27 year. It includes the student activity fee, course fees, and fees for outdoor experiential‑education trips; textbooks and some optional activities may cost extra.

What is the application process and are application-fee waivers available?

The admissions portal opens in September 2026 and closes on December 1, 2026. The application fee is CAD 250 for early registration (before November 1, 2026) or CAD 300 for regular registration (before December 1, 2026). Waivers are available.

What bursaries are available and how are they awarded?

UTS offers substantial needs‑based bursaries, ranging from 5% to 100% of tuition (including the enrolment fee) based on demonstrated need. About 25% of students receive bursaries, and last year over CAD 3.6 million was awarded. Bursary applications are processed separately from admissions through Apple Financial Services, with deadlines in early 2027.

What diplomas can students earn and what AP options exist?

Students pursue the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and can earn the UTS Diploma by meeting UTS academic requirements, 60 hours of community service, and aligned co‑curricular activity. UTS also offers a full range of AP courses, including the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

How did the AP program perform in 2023?

In 2023, 208 students took 708 AP exams across 24 subjects. There were 58 AP Scholars, including 28 Scholar (Honor) and 102 Scholar (Distinction); eight earned the AP International Diploma, nine earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and 12 earned the Capstone Certificate.

Which universities do UTS graduates commonly attend?

UTS graduates pursue higher education at leading universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond. Destinations include the University of Toronto, McGill University, Queen's University, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Brown, Columbia, UC Berkeley, Imperial College London, Cambridge and Oxford, among others.

What are the key facilities on the UTS campus?

UTS is on the University of Toronto campus and features the sky‑lit Fleck Atrium, the Lang Innovation Lab, well‑appointed art studios, music rooms, the Jackman Theatre and the 700‑seat Withrow Auditorium. It also has the McIntyre Gymnasium, Ridley Centre, and access to U of T libraries and athletic facilities.

Do students have access to University of Toronto libraries and athletics facilities?

Yes. Through UTS's affiliation with the University of Toronto, students access U of T libraries and athletics facilities on campus, including major fields, Varsity Stadium and swimming pools.

How many co‑curricular activities are available and what kinds are there?

UTS offers over 100 co‑curricular activities, including robotics, entrepreneurship, mathematics, programming, politics, classics, and a wide range of arts, publications and language outlets, plus committees and events.

What leadership opportunities exist beyond classes?

There is a student council with elected representatives for each grade, four House leaders per House, and short‑term leadership chances through experiential education trips. Committees like Indigenous Solidarity and Gender Equity drive student‑initiated initiatives.

What mental health and wellbeing supports are available on campus?

UTS provides on‑site mental health supports with two school social workers and a school nurse, along with a Wellness Committee and a Jack.org chapter to promote student wellbeing and inclusive practices.

How does UTS support students with wellbeing and academics?

Each student has a personal guidance counsellor, with access to one‑on‑one wellbeing support and post‑secondary planning guidance. The school's emphasis on inclusivity and equity underpins safeguarding and wellbeing.

Is there a house system and what are the houses?

Yes. UTS has a four‑house system: Althouse, Cody, Crawford and Lewis. Students are sorted into a house and compete in athletics, academics and creative events throughout the year.

Is UTS a boarding school?

No. UTS is a day school for Grades 7–12; there is no residential boarding program.

What is UTS's history and its affiliation with the University of Toronto?

UTS opened in 1910 and remains affiliated with the University of Toronto. The partnership supports access to U of T facilities and resources and reflects a long tradition of academic excellence.

What community and parent involvement exists at UTS?

UTS has a long‑standing Parents' Association (UTSPA) since 1920 that collaborates with the school on fundraising and programs, including the Summer Experiential Program. There is also a Community Connections program to engage families from historically underrepresented communities.

What languages are taught at UTS and is there a path to bilingual certification?

Languages taught include French (Core and Special; required in grades 7–9), German (9–12), Latin (8–11), Mandarin (9–12) and Spanish (9–12). The program supports multilingual study and exchanges, with opportunities for certification, though no explicit bilingual teaching program is listed.

Are there immersion or bilingual language programs at UTS?

There are no immersion or bilingual language programs listed, but students can study multiple languages and participate in language competitions and international exchanges.

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