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At a glance01University of Toronto Schools02Branksome Hall03Upper Canada College
Current position#1 in Toronto#2 in Toronto#3 in Toronto
Recognized asToronto co-educational Grades 7–12 school with a defined enriched admissions process, current tuition and one-time fee disclosure, extensive need-based bursary support and explicit grade-entry limitsToronto girls' JK–12 day and boarding IB school with a resolved campus, division-level contacts and need-based assistance for eligible Grade 7–12 familiesToronto boys' SK–Year 12 IB day and boarding school with a resolved campus, direct admissions route and distinct Prep, Upper School and boarding fit
Best forStrong, curious applicants seeking an accelerated secondary program and willing to complete a competitive two-stage processGirls seeking a full IB pathway with day or secondary boarding options and a large student-support environmentBoys seeking a long-run IB pathway with day schooling or secondary boarding on one central campus
Decision fitExact school authority, campus, grades, status and diploma path resolved · Student learning, support, safeguarding, wellbeing and disclosure capacity assessed · Admissions, real availability, withdrawal terms and complete family cost requiredExact school authority, campus, grades, status and diploma path resolved · Student learning, support, safeguarding, wellbeing and disclosure capacity assessed · Admissions, real availability, withdrawal terms and complete family cost requiredExact school authority, campus, grades, status and diploma path resolved · Student learning, support, safeguarding, wellbeing and disclosure capacity assessed · Admissions, real availability, withdrawal terms and complete family cost required
There is no universal best school. Begin with the child's age, entry grade, learning profile, language, identity, interests, support needs, commute and family budget. Verify the exact campus and diploma path, tour on an ordinary school day, ask how the school responds when a student struggles or reports harm, and read the full enrolment contract before paying a non-refundable fee or deposit.