UTS Admissions Lookbook 2018-2019

Where the person you are becomes the person you were meant to be.

It’s always a joy to sit in my office and hear the sounds of the school reverberating around me.

It might be the voices of our students, a Taiko drumming practice, or a group studying in the hallway. All are reminders of the vitality of our school—a veritable 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

660

co-ed students Grades 7 to 12 from 19 towns and cities

speaking 45 languages

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

725

applicants last year for 125 spaces 30%

70%

from public schools

UTS is the only independent school with a downtown campus affiliated with a university Thanks to our affiliation with the University of Toronto, UTS students have access to the university’s library system, athletic facilities, and learning partnerships.

from private schools

Grade 9

Grade 7

96 425

10%

23 %

25 250 out of

out of

Grades 10 - 11 8%

4 50

out of

Approximate admission rates

1in 5

students receive financial aid in financial aid given last year

$1.3M

Bursaries cover 5% to 100% of tuition

Average bursary is around $10,700

Here at UTS there is no limit to expressing your unique self.

Because of our merit-based admissions process, we attract the best candidates from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, regardless of their background and their experience. Our students have a sincere love of learning, strong character skills, and show a real care for themselves and others.

Nandita Bajaj Head of Admissions

UTS students share a strong passion for whatever we do. Everyone contributes to this vibrant community, and we all benefit from each other’s interests and talents.

Vivien Illion ’18

What’s special about UTS is the way you learn here.

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.

Jaden Bhogal ’21

“Straying Continents” by El Anatsui (b. 1944, Ghana), on display at the Royal Ontario Museum.

With the permission of the Royal Ontario Museum.

ACADEMICS UTS is renowned for its rigorous and enriched curriculum, which includes: Three Arts starting in Grade 7 Physical Education from Grades 7 to 11 Latin starting in Grade 8 Problem-based learning from Grade 7 onwards, which can culminate in an AP Capstone diploma Guidance courses in Grades 11 and 12 to support students for university admission and life beyond UTS The Eureka! Research Institute @ UTS, an initiative that supports a culture of evidence-based research in our teaching and learning Opportunities for students to audit or take courses at the University of Toronto Being a site for university classes for the U of T Masters of Teaching program. These candidates interact with, support, and extend classroom learning for our students

At UTS, we want to support our students to not just grow academically, but to develop as happy and healthy people.

Dedicated professionals and guidance counsellors provide a caring environment where our students feel valued as they grow and develop.

Marleen Koch UTS Social Worker

Every moment at UTS is a transformation.

What students learn here changes them forever. They come to UTS with a deep interest in learning, which they explore through our enriched curriculum and co-curricular activities.

Anand Mahadevan Head of Academics

OUTSTANDING

Thanks to the hard work and passion of our students, parents, staff, volunteers, and donors, we had many incredible accomplishments last year.

Here are just a few of them: UTS took 1st and 2nd place at the Independent Schools of Ontario Math Association Contest.

The UTS student art installation for Nuit Blanche Toronto was picked as one of the city’s top 20.

Pau won two gold medals at the OFSAA Track and Field Championship.

Science teacher Jennifer Howell won the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award.

Malhaar was selected to join Team Canada for the 2018 International Geography Olympiad.

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UTS became the first school to win both the English and French Senior National Debate Championships in the same year.

UTS won the Reach for the Top National Championship.

Girls Varsity Volleyball took silver at OFSAA.

UTS won the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Canadian Team Mathematics Contest, with an unprecedented five perfect scores.

Steven and David were selected to represent Canada at the International Physics Olympiad.

UTS took the first four places at the ECOO Programming Contest. The 1st place was taken by an all-girls team, with a perfect score.

After designing an experiment to run on the International Space Station, students Annabel and Alice and alumnae Amy and Kay went on to publish their findings in an academic journal.

XXIII For the 23rd consecutive year, UTS captured 1st place at the Ontario Classics Conference.

Ananya discovered how to control a remote control car and music with her brain.

Anna won the bronze medal for Canada at the European Girls’ Math Olympiad in Florence.

Both the UTS Varsity and UTS Junior Badminton Teams captured the TDCAA League Championship banner.

UTS students earned two 1st-place and three 2nd-place finishes at the Provincial French Public Speaking Contest.

German teacher Nicola Townend received the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association’s Award for Excellence in Education.

The UTS teams earned the top spot at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle School National History Bee and Bowl Championships.

The Swim Team came away from the TDCAA Championship with one gold, six silver, and two bronze medals, and seven OFSAA qualifying athletes.

Rachel earned Top Delegate and Jerry received an Honourable Mention at the Rhysensteen Model UN in Copenhagen.

UTS had the highest team score in the country at the Fermat Mathematics Contest.

Aaron was selected as one of the top four chemistry students in the country to represent Canada at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Slovakia and Czech Republic, where he won bronze.

Jessica and Gautam took 1st and 2nd place in the Advanced Category of the Ontario High School German Contest. UTS students also took 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th places in the Beginner category.

At UTS, my children know that if you focus on your love of learning, everything else will follow.

Will Burnfield President, UTS Parents’ Association with sons Jotham ’23 and Wells ’24

UTS graduates take initiative and innovate as socially responsible global citizens.

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.

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.

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 ensure that UTS students have access to exciting opportunities. Thanks to our Affiliation Agreement with the University of Toronto, UTS students have access to the university’s library system, athletic facilities, and significant learning partnerships with many faculties and divisions of the university.

Being part of this culture is inspiring.

This is a place where we grow, develop, and showcase our students’ 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 enter our school so talented. But when I see them take on something new, see how passionate they are about it—that’s exciting for everyone.

Head of Student Life Garry Kollins

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF UTS

2:55pm Going over the answers of a math contest.

4:55pm House event!

Time to show house spirit and have fun.

12:35pm Playing soccer with robots during lunch.

5:15pm Letter-writing party to enact social change for the better.

10:35am Setting up an experiment for Chemistry class.

3:46pm

Testing original designs on the 3D printers.

Another day ends at UTS. Looking forward to the next one!

AFTER UTS Be it around the corner or across the world, the UTS Class of 2018 is headed off to the next exciting chapter in their lives.

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL

University of Waterloo

17

McGill University

10

Western University

10

McMaster University

9

Queens University

5

University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University (combined program)

5

Ryerson University

3

The Glenn Gould School

1

St. Paul University

1

University of Alberta

1

University of British Columbia and Sciences Po (combined program)

1

York University

1

University of CaliforniaBerkeley

4

Johns Hopkins University

2

University College London

2

Amherst College

1

Boston University

1

Carnegie Mellon University 1 Cornell University

1

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

1

King’s College London

1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

1

Newcastle University

1

Nottingham College

1

Princeton University

1

University of Pennsylvania 1 University of Southern California

1

32 %

Life/Medical Science Engineering Computer Science Arts/Humanities Business

21 21 % % 15 % %

33

11

University of Toronto

15 %

CANADA

AREAS OF STUDY

I’ve found out who I am at UTS. This school has made me the person I want to be.

Alec Sampaleanu ’17

THE UTS CURRICULUM A wide range of disciplines awaits you at UTS. Discover your passion, build on your skills, and get prepared for your life after graduation and beyond with the accelerated and enriched curriculum, including 15 AP course offerings, here.

Your Grade Department or Program Subject Geography Canadian and World Studies

History

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Economics, Law, and Politics Philosophy

English

Expressive Arts

English

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Dramatic Arts

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Music Visual Arts Interdisciplinary Arts

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Integrated Studies

Integrated Studies

Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

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French

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Languages

German Latin

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Spanish Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics Computer Studies General Science

Science

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Biology Chemistry Physics

Student Services

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Guidance

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A UTS education means an engaging experience in the classroom and far beyond.

UTS is also the first secondary school in Canada to offer a Co-Curricular Record, an official university-style transcript validating participation in co-curricular activites. Here are just some of the co-curricular activities offered at UTS: Student Council Co-Captains Grade Representatives House Executive Publications Blues News Cuspidor Echo Firefly Journal of Science Twig Expressive Arts Chamber Choir Chamber Strings Choir Junior Band Junior Play Junior Strings Sears Play Senior Orchestra Senior Strings SHOW Stage Band Symphonic Band Taiko Drumming Twig Tape UTS Strings Athletics Alpine Sports Badminton Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Ice Hockey

Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wrestling Organizations Best Buddies Brain Bee Classics DECA Envirothon Envision City History Bowl History Bee Kids’ Lit Quiz Mock Trial Model UN Outreach UTS Reach for the Top Robotics SOMA Speech and Debate Committees Assembly Coordinators Athletic Banquet Dance Equity Gender Equity Grad Coordinators Indigenous Solidarity Library Council Literary Awards Positive Mental Health

Queer Straight Alliance Stage Crew Student Outreach Environmental Action UTS Wellness Clubs 3D Design Amnesty International Ancient Greek Animation Art Cartography Chess Classics Dungeons and Dragons Engineering Society German Harry Potter Improv Junior Math Little Doctors Live WE Magic MPP Program Mini-Med Perfection Project Photography Physics Poetry Production Programming Science Senior Math Social Entrepreneurship Space Spanish