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Metropolitan Preparatory Academy

1 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3B1Z2

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At a glance

Grades: Gr. 7 – 12
Gender: Coed
Founded: 1982
Board: Independent
Principal: Ryan Seeley
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $25,560 – $33,700 /year
Application deadline: 2026-09-07
Financial aid: Yes
Interview required: Yes
SSAT required: No
Open house: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM · Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Admissions process

Applications are being accepted for the 2026–2027 academic year. · Submit an online or paper application with the most recent report card, year-end report cards from the previous two academic years, and a birth certificate or passport. · The admissions team contacts applicants within two business days to arrange an in-person or video interview. · Grades 7–9 applicants complete a diagnostic assessment covering mathematics, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and reading comprehension. Students who have taken the SSAT are exempt; a strong personal statement may also exempt an applicant. · Grades 10–12 admission is based on academic records, application materials, and an interview; no entrance examination is required. · International applicants submit current and previous two years’ transcripts, translated into English if necessary; a passport photo-page copy; English proficiency results if available; and notarized custodianship documents if applicable. · International applicants are notified by email within two weeks after the interview. Accepted students receive a Letter of Acceptance for their study permit application.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Traditional & International Baccalaureate
Class size: 6 — 14 students

Tuition & financial aid details

Domestic tuition: $25,560 per year
International tuition: CAD $33,700 per year
Optional homestay: $1,200–$1,300 per month
Books: $300–$500
Medical insurance: Included.
Other potential costs: School uniforms, textbooks, and extracurricular activities may incur additional costs.

Bursaries & scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships: $2,000
Need-Based Financial Awards: Up to 30% of tuition
Application deadline and notification: Submit the completed First-Year Scholarship Program Application Form and required documents within 14 days of the date printed on the acceptance letter. Successful applicants are notified within 30 days of receipt.
Funding limitations: Funding is limited and not guaranteed. Awards depend on merit, financial need, and available resources, and may be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course descriptions

High School (Grades 9–12): semester-based university-preparatory courses, typically four each semester, designed to support academic depth and individualized planning.

MetroPrep’s school profile describes an IB education and a biotechnology program; consult the current course calendar for current subject names, codes and eligibility.

Student learning is complemented by arts, athletics, entrepreneurship, leadership, debate and experiential programming.

View course information on the school website

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Learning programs

Learning support

Personalized attention and a supportive learning environment · diagnostic entrance assessments help identify academic strengths and areas for growth.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Current official examples include Art Club, D Street Band, Debate Club, Board Game Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club and intramurals. Debate students prepare for the University of Toronto Hart House Debate Competition. The school says new clubs are introduced as student interests evolve, so the roster can change during the year.

Outdoor activities & education

Outdoor and adventure excursions: The official school profile lists white-water rafting, skiing and mountain biking among outdoor adventures. A school experience brochure describes past activities including caving, zip lining, West Virginia rafting, dog sledding, ski trips and mountain-biking weekends; these are historical examples, not a current annual calendar.
Local and cultural trips: The school brochure lists past excursions to Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Niagara Falls, New York, Boston and Washington, plus theatre and cultural trips. Destinations can vary by year.

University destinations

The school profile reports that nearly 100% of graduates continue to universities and names University of Toronto, Queen’s, McGill, UBC, Harvard, Yale, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, London School of Economics and University of Sydney. The page does not give a graduating class year, institution-by-institution counts or a methodology; treat these as school-reported examples, not a ranked or cohort-specific destination breakdown.

About the school

Metropolitan Preparatory Academy is a private school for Grades 7–12 focused on academic excellence, personal growth, university preparation, and developing well-rounded individuals in a supportive environment.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 1 Duncan Mill Rd
Toronto
ON M3B 1Z2
in a neighbourhood described as safe and prestigious
with access to Toronto’s cultural
career
and social opportunities.

What makes the school distinct

44 years of proven academic success.
Personalized learning and attention with a strong focus on university preparation.
Holistic approach emphasizing effort, positivity, and a genuine passion for learning.
Diagnostic entrance assessment intended to identify strengths and areas for growth rather than define students by a score.