Trinity College School
Port Hope
Ontario
Canada
Overview
At Trinity College School, each student is valued for what they uniquely bring to the community because individuality matters here. TCS attracts motivated students locally, nationally, and internationally because we respect each person as we do their cultures. Day (Grade 5-12) and boarding (Grade 9-12) families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family. To go to TCS is to live, breathe, and love TCS 100%. Our students are surrounded by people who only want the best for them. We support them to find their personal path so that they are ready to realize their potential. Students who go to Trinity College School grow into adults who know that the way you treat your classmate matters and that spending one’s time wisely is highly satisfying. Graduates develop that rare confidence that comes from knowing that they have been deeply understood and they start truly valuing themselves as well as others.
Academics
Summary: Our purpose is to foster independence, responsibility and understanding in matters of physical and emotional health, learning and educational planning. Two themes are consistent when speaking with past and present students about their experience at TCS: the extent to which students are educated by their experience as a whole, and the unique sense of community at the School. Academic and student support continues these traditions of learning.
Department Director Myke Healy
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 75
Number of AP Courses Offered: 20
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
- AP English Literature
History
- United States History
- World History
- Canadian History
Foreign Languages
- French
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
- English as a Second Language
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Social Justice
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Sciences
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Computer Science
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Drama
- Studio Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
- Public Speaking
Distinctive or New Programs
- Travel Education Allows Students To Gain A Highschool Credit During The School Year Or In The Summer. Advanced Placement Programme Allows Students To Acheive The International Diploma Or Various Scholar Distinctions.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 45
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Day and boarding families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family. To go to TCS is to live, breathe, and love TCS 100%. Your child can get a fresh start and go as deep as they want, exploring, discovering, and focusing, with abundant options. Our variety of electives and co-curriculars offer your child opportunities to try something new and go deeper with what they may already love.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Hockey Rink
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Cross Country Trails
- Disc Golf
Other Facilities
- 5 Gymnasiums
- 9 fields
- 5 squash courts, cardio and resistance facility
- athletic therapy clinic
- rowing room
- MIDI lab
- 6 music practice rooms
- 3 rehersal halls
- performance theatre
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Robotics
- GSA
- Peer Mediators
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Bill Walker
Athletics Department Director: Tim White
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Drama
- Studio Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Nordic Skiing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Curling
- Dance
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Horseback Riding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Yoga
- Beach Volleyball
Graduates
Summary: Focussing on four main areas - self-assessment, career awareness, educational planning, and university placement - the guidance programme at TCS helps students become independent learners, make informed choices and set appropriate goals for the future. In-class guidance is offered to students from Year 2 through Year 4. Each spring, TCS holds a carrers night, during which successful men and women representing a variety of occupations speak to Senior School students and answer questions about their respective fields. In addition,the guidance department offers personal assistance and literature to support students' educational and career search needs.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Concordia University:
Trent University:
McMaster University:
University of British Columbia:
Toronto Metropolitan University:
Carleton University:
University of Waterloo:
University of Guelph:
University of Ottawa:
University of Bristol:
University of Edinburgh:
University of Leeds:
University of St. Andrews:
University of Auckland, New Zealand:
London School of Economics, England:
University of Hong Kong:
EI University, Spain:
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands:
Griffith University, Australia:
Humboldt University, Germany:
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland:
University College Dublin, Ireland:
University of Virginia:
Chapman University:
University of Wisconsin-Madison:
Boston University:
Michigan State University:
University of Southern California:
Northeastern University:
Georgia Institute of Technology:
New York University:
University of California Berkeley:
Wilfred Laurier University:
Dalhousie University:
University of Toronto:
McGill University:
Western University:
Queen's Unversity:
Quotes From Alumni
“My experience at TCS was excellent! I loved the community especially the houses because it really felt like a family away from home. TCS definitely prepared me well for going into university because of the amount of independence we were given. Boarding made living in university residence a lot less intimidating, and the TCS schedules were somewhat similar to university ones as well. The overall transition was very smooth which is something I am grateful about. A new student enrolling into TCS should expect to be surrounded by people that are all very willing to offer you help. There are so many different kinds of people you feel encouraged to go to when you need something and that was definitely my favorite thing about TCS.”
-, Class of 2021,
“"Beate Mundo Corde": Blessed are the pure in heart. Adorned on the school's crest and displayed on the gates as you enter the grounds, truer words could not be said about the people of Trinity College School. Throughout my life as a young adult, I have consistently described my high school years as some of the best in my life. This was not because of my age, my friends, or my family, but from my school. What truly stands out at TCS, is the definition of "cool" seems to have been redefined at there. Whereas many high school experiences are commonly peppered with stressful social hierarchies, bullying encounters, and alcohol experimentation, TCS offers somewhat of the opposite. Perhaps because of it's more remote location in the charming town of Port Hope, TCS has developed it's own unique society. There, the most idolized students were not those with good looks, elitist tendencies, or natural athleticism, but were the ones with the most genuinely pure hearts. This was demonstrated by being friends to the community, volunteering, being kind to others, discipline in academia, leadership in sports, and passion in the fine arts. These trends fostered a community like no other, where holding open doors, mentoring younger students, and generally being “good" was revered above all else.”
-, Class of 2006,
“"Beate Mundo Corde": Blessed are the pure in heart. Adorned on the school's crest and displayed on the gates as you enter the grounds, truer words could not be said about the people of Trinity College School. Throughout my life as a young adult, I have consistently described my high school years as some of the best in my life. This was not because of my age, my friends, or my family, but from my school. What truly stands out at TCS, is the definition of "cool" seems to have been redefined at there. Whereas many high school experiences are commonly peppered with stressful social hierarchies, bullying encounters, and alcohol experimentation, TCS offers somewhat of the opposite. Perhaps because of it's more remote location in the charming town of Port Hope, TCS has developed it's own unique society. There, the most idolized students were not those with good looks, elitist tendencies, or natural athleticism, but were the ones with the most genuinely pure hearts. This was demonstrated by being friends to the community, volunteering, being kind to others, discipline in academia, leadership in sports, and passion in the fine arts. These trends fostered a community like no other, where holding open doors, mentoring younger students, and generally being “good" was revered above all else.”
-Benjamin Glassco, Class of 2006,
“My experience at TCS was excellent! I loved the community especially the houses because it really felt like a family away from home. TCS definitely prepared me well for going into university because of the amount of independence we were given. Boarding made living in university residence a lot less intimidating, and the TCS schedules were somewhat similar to university ones as well. The overall transition was very smooth which is something I am grateful about. A new student enrolling into TCS should expect to be surrounded by people that are all very willing to offer you help. There are so many different kinds of people you feel encouraged to go to when you need something and that was definitely my favorite thing about TCS.”
-Charisse Lee, Class of 2021,
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 8%
Average Merit Scholarship: 12,800
Current Endowment Amount: $60,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 287
Total Day: 301
Total Enrollment: 588
Boys: 305
Girls: 283
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 5-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $71,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $41,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 33%
Average Awarded: $17,500
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 8%
Average Merit Scholarship: $12,800
Current Endowment Amount: $60,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Kathryn LaBranche
Admissions Phone: 905 885 3209
Fax: 905 885 7444
Email: admissions@tcs.on.ca
Website: https://www.tcs.on.ca
Nearby Schools
- Trafalgar Castle School - 33mi / 53 km
- Lakefield College School - 33mi / 53 km
- Albert College - 46mi / 75 km
- Branksome Hall - 58mi / 93 km
- Havergal College - 59mi / 94 km
- The Bishop Strachan School - 59mi / 95 km
School Events
Junior School (Grades 5-8) Open House:
Saturday Apr 29 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School (Grades 9-12) Spring Open House:
Thursday Jan 01 1970 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Junior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 28 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 14 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Junior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 28 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 14 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Junior School (Grades 5-8) Open House:
Saturday Apr 29 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School (Grades 9-12) Spring Open House:
Thursday Jan 01 1970 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Junior School (Grades 5-8) Open House:
Saturday Apr 29 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School (Grades 9-12) Spring Open House:
Thursday Jan 01 1970 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Junior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 28 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
Senior School Open House:
Saturday Oct 14 2023 - Thursday Jan 01 1970
