Trinity College School | Boarding School Ontario

Overview

Co-ed/Gender

Co-ed

Total Boarding

280

Day Grades

5-12

Boarding Grades

9-12

Boys Boarding Students

144

Girls Boarding Students

134

Boys Day Students

108

Girls Day Students

85

Average Class Size

12-20

Students Who Attend Post-secondary

95%

Average Students per Dorm

48

Number of Dorms

6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5:1

Student Body

471

Year Founded

1865

Campus Size

100 Acres

School Profile

Trinity College School is a co-ed boarding community of diverse learners focused on cultivating their passions and succeeding within their own area of expertise. Located one hour east of Toronto, the TCS community is blessed with a 100 acre campus of green fields and outstanding facilities. Established in 1865, TCS places a balanced emphasis on academics, service learning, athletics and the arts – as both a long-held TCS tradition and a rethought, reinvigorated approach to 21st century education. At the end of the day however, it is the caring and genuine community that makes TCS a home to over 275 boarding students from over 30 countries around the world.

Mission & Values

Our Mission

“Developing habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service”

Our Values

Perseverance, Creativity, Collaboration, Integrity, and Compassion

Applications & Fees

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Application Fee

$150.00 CND

Domestic 7-Day Boarding Tuition:

$67,000.00 CND

International 7-Day Boarding Tuition:

$77,500.00 CND

Day Tuition:

$29,500.00 - $39,000.00 CND

Semester or Term:

Term

Need-Based Aid:

Offered

Merit Scholarships:

Offered

Payment Plans:

Offered

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Admission & Entrance Test Requirements

Admission Requirements

We are looking for students who would be an all-around fit for the TCS community. The admissions committee weighs the applicant's school reports, interview performance, recommendations and desire to attend TCS.

There are eight essential pieces of information that must be received by the School and steps that must be taken before a candidate's file will be considered for admissions:

1. Online Parent Application
2. Teacher Recommendation Please download the applicable form(s) and forward to your teacher(s).
3. Student Questionnaire
4. School reports from two consecutive academic years
5. Application Fee $150 CDN
6. Entrance test
7. Personal Interview
8. Copy of birth certificate or passport
For more admission requirement information, or to download forms, please visit: https://www.tcs.on.ca/admissions/apply-now

Entrance Test Requirements

OLSAT preferred
Duolingo English Test for ESL students

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School Differentiators

You want to be ready for everything to come, but we believe it is important to appreciate the journey itself. Experiencing the individualized support and personal attention that are at the heart of the TCS program, you craft and customize your own personal path, confidently pursuing newfound interests and passions. The path of each TCS student is as individual as a fingerprint and we ll be here to help and guide you along the way. The TCS Signature Journey gives you a strong start on a longer adventure - one that leads from our campus to university and beyond.

Programs

Advanced Placement:

Offered

Program Details:

All TCS students are encouraged to take at least one Advanced Placement course in Grade 11 or Grade 12. Students should select their AP course(s) according to their academic strengths and interests. This allows our students to experience the rigours and expectations of a university level curriculum and examination.

Accreditiations

Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
Ontario Ministry of Education
College Board Authorized Advanced Placement Course Provider
National Association for College Admission Counselling
Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
The Association of Boarding Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
Ontario School Counsellors' Association
eLearning Consortium Canada

Community Service & Trips

Service learning (also known as community service) has been a long tradition here at Trinity College School and our School's mission statement speaks to this focus: Developing habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service. We emphasize that with privilege comes the responsibility of serving others and giving back to our community. We help our students to become leaders of character and vision and believe a service learning program provides many powerful learning opportunities.

Summer Programs

TCS offers a variety of summer programs for our current and incoming students. The offerings for 2021 will be updated in the coming months.

Please visit our website for more details: https://www.tcs.on.ca/senior-school/summer-programs

Academics

Acting
ADD/ADHD Support
Anthropology
AP Art History
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government & Politics
AP Computer Science A
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP French Language
AP German Language
AP Human Geography
AP Physics
AP Spanish Language
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
AP World History
Art
Art History
Band
Biology
Calculus
Canadian History
Chemistry
Classics
College Counselling
Community Service
Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Drama Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Environmental Science
Ethics
Evening Study Assistance
Exchange Programs
Finance
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Human Geography
Individual Instruction
Latin
Leadership
Learning Differences Support
Literature
Multimedia
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Outdoor Education
Peer Tutoring
Philosophy
Physical Science
Physics
Playwriting
Poetry
Probability
Psychology
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Art
Study Abroad
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Trigonometry
U.S. History
Vocal Music
Voice
Web Based Learning
World History
World Religions
Writing Centre

Co-Curriculars

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Cross-country
Dance
Debate Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Equestrian
Environmental Club
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Jazz Ensemble
Outdoor Education
Peer Tutoring
Rowing
Rugby
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Sexualities Club
Snowboarding
Student Government
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weekday and Weekend Planned Activities
Woodworking Club

Campus

Baseball Field(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Dance Studio
DECA
Dorm Proctors
Fitness Centre
Fitness Facilities
Football Field
Health Centre
Hockey Rink
Indoor Basketball Court(s)
Indoor Pool
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Sand Volleyball Court(s)
Soccer and Sports Fields
Squash Courts
Tennis Courts
Theatre
Volleyball Court(s)
Wireless Internet