Upper York School

Here at Upper York School we strive to create an environment where curiosity and intellect collide, which encourages students to delight in academic, creative and social pursuits. Nurturing students to develop a growth mindset and the ability to build academic and learning skills is pertinent during their time at our school. Developing these skills will enable students to lead by example as engaged, knowledgeable and compassionate minded citizens who choose to make an impact on their communities and the world.

Student’s at our school receive a diverse curriculum that is centered around each student and allows them to develop emotionally, socially, physically and creatively into their own unique self. The dedicated faculty and staff provide a learning environment where students are respected, valued and learn to work together as a community as well as being encourged to think critically and to problem solve using a growth mindset.

Our vision is to create a learning environment that reflects the international community as well as upholding values that promote effective relationships and maximizes the use of all possible resources to enhance the emotional, intellectual, social and physical development of every student.

We trust that our mission, goals and philosophy will align with your expectations — and in the process move you one step closer to choosing Upper York School for your son or daughter. To provide a place where curiosity and intellect collide, and students delight in academic, creative and social pursuits. To nurture a growth mindset and develop academic and learning skills that will enable students to lead by example as engaged, knowledgeable and compassionate globally minded citizens whose choice is to make an impact on their communities and the world.

Our Grade 7 & 8 program is carefully deigned to cater to the needs of our individual students. Our exceptionally small class sizes mean that students receive a great deal of 1-to-1 attention from their teachers, who are able to target their particular areas of need. Students who are new to Canada or who are still developing their proficiency with English receive intensive language support, with the aim that they will be equipped for success inf Academic and University/College preparation credits when they reach High School.

The accredited programs we offer for grades 9 to 12 were crafted to meet the expectations of even the most demanding parents, which we understand goes beyond the usual standards: small class sizes, low student-teacher ratios, individual attention and academic excellence. More courses will be added as we are committed to “setting the bar” even higher in the years to come.

Your search for the best private school in North Toronto for Grades 7-12 ends here. Everyone else can be second. We are committed to being first by always putting the student first. As a student of Upper York School, your son or daughter will be taken on a unique academic journey that could lead to any of the world’s best universities. The bar can be as high as you want: Harvard, University of Toronto, McMaster, King’s College. “A world class private school education leads naturally to world class universities,” says Head of School Russell Ash.

We are already attracting students from around the world, seeking Ontario Ministry of Education approved private high school credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Now we are ready to welcome students from around the corner, assuming the corner you live on is in the communities that make up North Toronto (Markham, Richmond Hill and Thornhill). They are all just minutes away by car because of our strategic location right next to the 404 — and just minutes from the intersection of the 407 and the 404.

Small classes where students learn how to become engaged, knowledgeable and compassionate citizens of the world. Low student-teacher ratio ensure every student gets more individual attention and support. Classes year-round, allowing students to start in September, or February, and take summer courses in July and/or August. Strategic location next to 404 and just minutes from 404 and Highway 7 means we are just minutes away by car for families in Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornhill and North Toronto.

Safe and engaging learning environment that is a home away from home, where students grow personally and academically. Accredited programs emphasizing academic excellence, critical thinking and problem solving, plus other programs designed to maximize the learning outcomes of each student. Robust service programs that enhance the student’s university application portfolio. One-of-a-kind building design promotes creativity and innovation.