Upper Canada College admissions: September 2027 entry
Upper Canada College (UCC) is a boys' school in Toronto with day and boarding places. UCC names its grades as 'Years', one higher than the grade: Year 7 is Grade 6.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Upper Canada College; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Applications for September 2027 are accepted until 1 December 2026 (a lower fee applies before 1 November).
Common entry points include the early years and Years 5, 7 and 9 (Grades 4, 6 and 8).
Testing
Applicants to Year 7 and above register for and write the SSAT. Day applicants must register before 31 December so results can be considered for February decisions.
UCC states that there is no minimum SSAT score: results are one part of the application.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 December 2026 | Application deadline |
| By 31 December 2026 | SSAT registration for day applicants |
| 26 February 2027 | Admission decisions |
How to prepare
- ✓ Book the SSAT early: Toronto test dates fill in November and December.
- ✓ Use Year 6 or Grade 5 to build vocabulary and maths reasoning before the test year.
- ✓ Treat the interview as a conversation about interests; scores alone do not decide offers.
Need help with the tests? One-to-one SSAT tutoring or the SSAT for Canadian private schools.
Common questions
Does Upper Canada College require the SSAT?＋
Yes, for applicants to Year 7 (Grade 6) and above, according to UCC's admissions pages.
What is the UCC application deadline?＋
1 December 2026 for September 2027 entry.
Is there a minimum SSAT score for UCC?＋
UCC says there is no minimum score; the SSAT is one part of the application.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.