Maple Leaf College

Maple Leaf College is a well-established independent school in downtown Toronto offering the Ontario curriculum from Grade 1 through Grade 12. The school prepares students for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a strong emphasis on university preparation, critical thinking, and leadership development. Graduates apply to Canadian universities through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and regularly gain admission to the country's top-ranked institutions. The school holds membership in the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. These accreditations confirm that the school meets rigorous standards for curriculum delivery, governance, teacher qualifications, and student welfare. Regular inspections by both bodies ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. The downtown campus includes a modern library and resource centre, four science laboratories, a dedicated ice rink that supports the school's competitive hockey programme, a full-size sports field, and a cafeteria providing hot meals daily. The central location offers easy access by TTC public transit, making the school accessible to families across the Greater Toronto Area. The academic programme follows Ontario curriculum expectations with enrichment in STEM, the arts, and French. Students in Grades 11 and 12 choose from a broad selection of university-preparation courses, and the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) options in several subjects for students seeking additional academic challenge. The guidance department provides structured support for the OUAC application process, including personal statement workshops, interview preparation, and university visits. French is taught as a core subject from Grade 1 through Grade 9, as required by the Ontario curriculum. Students may continue with French in senior grades as an elective, and many achieve proficiency levels that support applications to bilingual programmes at universities such as the University of Ottawa and McGill. Extracurricular activities include competitive hockey and basketball, cross-country running, debate club, student council, a school newspaper, and annual arts showcases. The school also runs a robust outdoor education programme with trips to Ontario's cottage country and northern wilderness areas. Tuition fees range from CAD 22,000 to CAD 40,000 per year. Financial assistance is available through a needs-based bursary programme.