2022 Admissions Viewbook by University of Toronto Schools

the person

Where

you are becomes the person you were meant to be.

It might be the voices of our students, a concert practice, or a group studying in the hallway. All are reminders of the life of our school—a symphony of UTS activity.

Our students flock to UTS from across the Greater Toronto Area. Intellectually curious, creative, eager to take initiative, and supportive of one another, they come together to achieve remarkable things.

Rosemary Evans Principal

It’s always a joy to sit at my desk and hear the sounds of the school all around me.

660 co-ed students Grades 7 to 12

from 19 towns and cities speaking 45 languages

Students admitted to UTS fulfill the admission requirements and represent a diverse range of gender identities, as well as racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

15%

UTS is the only independent school located downtown and affiliated with a university

$1.5M

students receive bursary support in financial aid bursary support was given last year

Thanks to our affiliation with the University of Toronto, UTS students have access to the university’s library system, athletic facilities, and learning partnerships.

Here at UTS, your uniqueness and love of learning are welcomed.

UTS attracts intellectually curious students who love to learn. Here, supportive teachers, coaches, and staff guide students to develop their knowledge and apply their skills in socially responsible ways. Our students are collaborative and compassionate learners who celebrate one another’s uniqueness, efforts, and accomplishments.

Charline Wan

Head of Admissions

about UTS

It’s not about accepting things as they are, it’s about working together and collaborating to find all the things there could be. That happens here at UTS more than anywhere else.

UTS Student

What’s special

is the way you learn here.

ACADEMICS

UTS is renowned for its rigorous and enriched curriculum, which provides additional breadth and depth of learning. Students here graduate with more than 35 credits, which opens up wider opportunities for university admissions. Our curriculum benefits from:

Three arts in Grade 7 and the option to continue all the way to graduation with multiple art courses

Physical Education from Grades 7 to 11

Latin starting in Grade 8

Year-Long Learning Themes in Grades 7 and 8, which address significant global challenges through interdisciplinary enquiry

Guidance courses in Grades 11 and 12 to support students for university admission and life beyond UTS

The option to complete an AP Capstone Diploma in addition to the UTS Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Opportunities for students to audit and take courses, as well as conduct research at the University of Toronto

Being a site for university classes for the U of T Masters of Teaching program candidates, who interact with, support, and extend classroom learning for our students

The Eureka! Research Institute @ UTS, an initiative that engages staff and students in designing evidence-based research with university faculty

At UTS, we want to support our students to not just grow academically, but to develop as happy and healthy people. Dedicated professionals provide a caring environment where our students feel valued as they grow and develop.

Marleen Koch UTS Social Worker

OUR CURRICULUM THE UTS CURRICULUM

Discover your passion, build on your skills and prepare for your life after graduation with our accelerated and enriched curriculum, including 15 AP course offerings.

Here, students have greater opportunities to broaden their academic horizons with ten courses per year in Grades 7, 8 and 9 and dive deeper into their interests with additional electives in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Department

Canadian and World Studies

English

Expressive Arts

Grade

1210 117 8 9

Courses Include

Geography, History, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Politics

English, Writer’s Craft

Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Integrated Studies

Languages

Math and Computer Science

Health and Physical Eduation

Career Studies, Civics, AP Seminar, AP Reseach

French, German, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish

Math, Computer Science, Data Management, Calculus

Healthy Active Living Education

General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Science

Required

Elective

UTS graduates

Transformative Learning

The UTS educational experience bridges disciplines, creating innovative connections through the six core competencies of Character, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Citizenship, Collaboration, and Communication. Technology integration facilitates teaching and learning throughout the school.

Equity and Inclusion

UTS is proud of its merit-based admissions process, outreach strategy, and established financial assistance. Equity and inclusion are guiding principles in programs and practices throughout the school and our community represents a diversity of ethnic, socio-economic, gender, and religious identities.

Empowerment

Our dedicated and qualified staff of three counsellors, a student success teacher, and a social worker, along with a strong focus on student wellness, provide full-student support and in-school mentorship. A dedicated full-time administrator oversees student support and innovation, and a vibrant alumni and school community helps forge mentoring relationships to give UTS students a boost in their next step after graduating.

Partnerships

Local and global partnerships, including the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Medicine by Design, Creative Destruction Lab, OISE, Rotman School of Management, and Factor Inwentash School Of Social Work, and schools in Beijing, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Shanghai, and Udine ensure that UTS students have access to exciting opportunities.

love learning, take initiative, and innovate as socially responsible global citizens.

Being part of this culture is inspiring.

This is a place where we help our students grow, develop, and showcase their talents. Our students are so engaged, and that inspires me to do more and give back. With UTS being a merit-based school, all our students are already so talented. But when I see them take on something new, see how passionate they are about it— that’s exciting for everyone.

Garry Kollins Vice Principal, Foundation Years, Student Life and Student Support

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

With over 100 different co-curricular activities, UTS students take their passion beyond the classroom to lead initiatives, make change and see just how far their interests can take them.

With over 100 different co-curricular activities, UTS students take their passion beyond the classroom, leading initiatives, making change, and seeing how far their interests can take them.

Elizabeth and Peter helped organize the Canadian Economics Olympiad to inspire students’ interest in economics.

Daniel was selected to be part of Team Canada at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

UTS students hosted the largest Girls in Tech Conference ever, introducing almost 200 girls in Grades 6 to 8 to new technologies like music bots, operation robotics and 3D design.

UTS students earned the the title of Junior Provincial Debate Champions, Senior Provincial Debate Champions and Junior Public Speaking Champions.

UTS students composed original works that were performed by the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra and created videos to accompany the performaces.

UTS students hosted the largest Model United Nations in the country, with 400 delegates from Canada and the U.S.

Jennifer and Emma represented Canada at the 10th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad.

UTS students continued to strengthen the partnership between UTS and the Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services by tutoring refugees and newcomers.

I’m not sure yet where the journey will take me when I graduate but I know this school has given me a good foundation.

UTS Student

UTS is where you find your passion.

Our donors make UTS the incredible place it is.

The knowledge I have obtained, the friendships that I have formed, the triumphs and challenges that I have experienced and loved every minute of, would have been impossible without your generous support.

UTS is proud of its financial assistance program, which last year awarded $1.5M in financial aid to the student body.

Needs-based bursaries, including supplementary bursaries, ensure all students can fully participate in the life of our school.

Current Bursary Recipient

AFTER UTS

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

Where will a UTS education take you next? For the UTS

Class of 2022, the next step could be found around the corner or across the world.Where will a UTS education take you next? For the UTS Class of 2022, the next step could be found around the corner or across the world.

CANADA

University of Toronto University of Waterloo

McGill University McMaster University Western University University of British Columbia Queen's University Toronto Metropolitan University University of Guelph University of King's College University of Ottawa Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University

INTERNATIONAL

New York University Carnegie Mellon University Parsons School of Design, The New School University of Southern California Bowdoin College Gobelins - L'ecole de l'image Johns Hopkins University King's College London Northeastern University Princeton University Stanford University University of California, Los Angeles University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania Washington University in St. Louis Yale University

AREAS of STUDY

28 15 14 13 10

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

of the things I've appreciated the most at UTS has been taking what I've learned and applying it outside the classroom.

Arts & Science 22.1% Medical Science 19.7% Business 19.7% Engineering 15.6% Arts and

13.9% Computer Science 9.0%

One

I know this will help my transition to university.

Humanities

UTS

UTS Parent

We are so grateful to UTS and the lifelong friendships we made here.

helped us raise an incredible individual who is so proud to have been surrounded by some of the brightest people she’s ever known.

TUITION and FEES

TUITION AND FEESTUITION

and FEES

APPLICATION PROCESS ENROLLMENT PROCESS

SSAT Registration Fees

$165 USD to $320 USD

SSAT Registration Fees

Enrollment Fees

APPLICATION PROCESS ENROLLMENT PROCESS

$7,500 CAD

Enrollment Fees

$165 USD to $320 USD

Price depends on format. This is paid to EMA, the publisher of the SSAT.

ISEE Registration Fees $200 USD

This is paid to ERB, the publisher of the ISEE.

UTS Application Fees $180 CAD

We encourage families with financial need to request a fee waiver by emailing admissions@utschools.ca.

$7,500 CAD

Tuition Fees $31,000 CAD

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees include the student activity fee, course fees and fees for outdoor experiential education trips.

$31,000 CAD

Tuition fees include the student activity fee, course fees and fees for outdoor experiential education trips.

Enrollment and tuition fees listed here are for the 2022-2023 school year.

BURSARY SUPPORT

UTS admits qualified students regardless of their financial circumstances and actively seeks students who represent varied socio-economic backgrounds. We offer one of the largest bursary support programs among independent schools in Canada and annually award over $1.5 million in bursary support to around 15% of students. Bursary applications are evaluated separately from the Admissions applications.

Bursary support is based on need and requires annual qualification by Apple Financial Services. To apply, visit applefinancialservices.ca.

Learn more at utschools.ca/tuition

IMPORTANT DATES

STAGE ONE August 1

2022 2023

STAGE TWO January 11

Registration begins for SSAT paper test and ISEE Online at Home test.

August 8

Registration begins for SSAT computer test.

September 19

The UTS Application becomes available.

Registration begins for Open House.

October 22

UTS Open House.

December 1

Deadline for completing the UTS Application.

Deadline for writing the SSAT or ISEE.

Bursary support application opens at applefinancialservices.ca.

Stage One results are released.

January 14

Deadline for completing the bursary support application.

January 28

UTS Math and English entrance tests for Grade 7 applicants.

UTS Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMIs) for all applicants.

February 24

Stage Two results are released and selected applicants are offered admission to UTS.

March 1

Stage Two applicants who are offered admission report their decision to UTS.

Apply now at utschools.ca/admissions

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UTS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

UTS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IS HERE FOR YOU

is here for you.

Community Connections offers a welcoming space for prospective students and families from historically underrepresented communities to connect with current students, families and staff.

Navigating a new school can be challenging. Community Connections creates opportunities to share ideas and considerations about the application and admissions process.

We invite families of prospective students who identify as Black or Indigenous to learn more and register for upcoming events at utschools.ca/connections.