Metro Prep is founded on the belief that young men and women thrive in a safe, nurturing and rigorous learning environment, where they are encouraged to confidently think, express themselves and ask critical questions. Metro Prep offers a unique university preparation program where faculty doors are always open, the Principal is available to all students anytime of the day or evening, and university success is the only option! Metro Prep is committed to fostering the intellectual, physical, social and creative potential of university-oriented students through a supportive and challenging academic community.
Tradition:
Founded in 1982 by Wayne McKelvey, Principal.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario – convenient to all greater Toronto area locations.
Facilities:
Classrooms, science labs, computer labs, arts studios, drama studio, cafeteria, student lounge, quiet study areas, gymnasium and complete fitness centre.
Faculty:
Teacher to student ratio in class is 1:14. Faculty are available for tutoring after classes, until 6:00 pm.
Programs:
Secondary School/University Preparatory
Middle School
Integrated ESL
Co-curricular:
Athletics (basketball, softball, badminton, volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, golf, tennis, soccer, track & field and ultimate Frisbee), Music, Drama, and Multimedia.
Experiential Learning:
Skiing and biking trips; trips to Ottawa, Boston, Washington DC and New York; local theatre productions; United Nations debating conferences; Robotics Club; service opportunities worldwide and much more.
Guidance Program:
University Prep Guidance Program – From the first day of classes until graduation, ALL students are prepared for university and guided through each stage of preparation by all faculty members and a dedicated Guidance Director.
Homestay Program:
Students are housed in “family-style” residential facilities. Meals, a comfortable room, extra-curricular activities and designated staff make this program outstanding. Our Homestay Program pages contain more information.
Nearly 100% of Metro Prep graduates go on to the best universities worldwide. Recent graduates have attended University of Toronto, Queen’s University, McGill University, University of British Columbia, UCLA, University of California Berkeley, University of King’s College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, University of Hong Kong, University of Sydney, and London School of Economics.
