One Mother’s Opinion:

Watching my own three boys respond to the world, I’m continually reminded that a real education is not just a simple transfer of information, not a competition, but a gradual and at times unfathomable process of awaken­ing compassion, deepening understanding, and fostering the development of imagination, curiosity and will. Learning well doesn’t always mean scoring high. It also means acquiring the tools necessary to take on the most challenging work of all – becoming the person you are meant to be.

As an educator for over 25 years and a mother of 3 incredible boys ages 15, 12, 9 – I know that every parent wants the best for their child no matter where you fall on the financial spectrum.

When determining the affordability of Upper Canada College for your family, there are a number of financial considerations to make beyond tuition. UCC has a generous financial assistance program — more than $5 million is awarded annually to Canadian citizens.

My son Nathan is a Year 9 new boy at UCC.  UCC is indeed the right fit school for Nathan both academically and socially. Feel free to reach out to me personally if you have questions about our experience thus far as a UCC new family.

David McBride

Vice Principal – Enrollment Management at Upper Canada College

Dave works with an amazing team in the Admission Office, to ensure UCC is full of great boys who are up to the challenge of making a difference and becoming their best selves. He lives on campus and enjoys seeing the boarding students on a regular basis and calling them his neighbors.

Prior to UCC, Dave spent 18 years working at his alma mater – Bishop’s University. He held roles that ran the spectrum of Advancement, Admissions, Communications, Alumni Relations and Development.

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