About UsWhy Choose TCPS?Director’s MessageMcMaster University PartnershipAlumni AssociationAdministrative Directory Programs for Students from 18 Months to Grade 12 Town Centre Private Schools (TCPS) is a leading private school in the Greater Toronto Area, drawing students from York Region, the City of Toronto and Durham Region. Today’s students face an ever-increasing complex and competitive world. TCPS offers prospective students a superior education in a safe, supportive and caring environment where they acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in tomorrow’s world. Established in 1986, Town Centre Private Schools is an International Baccalaureate® World School providing students with the foundation for academic excellence and a well-rounded program. TCPS offers a Montessori Pre-School program as well as an IB Elementary School and a Private High School with an optional IB Diploma Programme. TCPS is registered with the Ministry of Education. Prior enrolment in a Montessori Pre-School program is not a prerequisite for admission to our Pre-School, Elementary or High School programs. Montessori Pre-School Program Prospective students may enrol in the Montessori Pre-School program as young as 18 months of age with or without toilet training. The Pre-School offers a flexible program allowing students to attend full days or half days and enrolments are accepted throughout the year. The TCPS Montessori program includes instruction in Language, Mathematics, Social Science, French, Computer Studies, Physical Education, and the Orff Music program. Commencing at the age of 4 in our Preparatory classes, students embark on a combined Montessori and IB Primary Years Programme. The IB is an excellent complement to the Montessori program. A Pre-School Summer Camp program is offered during July and August with the option of weekly enrolment. Learn more about our Montessori Pre-School program. Elementary Program All students entering the Elementary school are automatically enrolled in the IB Primary Years Programme (grades 1 – 5) or IB Middle Years Programme (grades 6 – 8). The Elementary program offers a well-rounded, academic education preparing and guiding students towards university placement. TCPS provides enrichment in the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Geography. In addition to the core subjects, French, Music, Computer Studies, and Physical Education are taught by teachers who specialize in these fields of study. An Elementary Summer Camp is offered during July and August with the option of weekly enrolment. Learn more about our Private Elementary School program. High School Program Town Centre Private Schools offer a co-educational, private High School and an IB World School with advanced university bound courses. Students have the option of taking the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in grades 11 and 12. This allows graduates to earn both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the IB Diploma. Town Centre provides a rigorous academic program in order to fully prepare students for the demands of university studies. We challenge our students, but at the same time we provide them with the support they need to rise to these challenges. All courses at Town Centre are taught at the university entrance level. Students also have the opportunity to earn additional Ministry credits during the month of July. Technology Providing Technology to Ensure Our Students Succeed in Today’s World Technology accelerates learning, allowing students to realize new potentials and develop core fundamentals where they demonstrate stronger applications of knowledge. Town Centre Private Schools recognize three cornerstones that complement the success of our students and educators Infrastructure: Spaces for learning We’re committed to evolving our infrastructure to deploy solutions that foster meaningful impacts towards our education goals for our students and faculties. Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy is a stronger advantage towards academic success. We welcome and support our students and the devices that they feel most comfortable and most confident with, allowing them to focus their attention on their work. We offer a complete software package to all our Elementary and High School Students: Microsoft 365 Premium Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Canva Premium Kahoot! Premium Many more… New for 2022, we’ve built a brand-new Digital Arts and Computer Science Centre that has scaled our computer science and digital arts programs, giving our students new advantages in the digital ecosystem. We’re delighted to bring this space for our students. Be sure to stop in on your tour. Learning Achievements We’re devoted to developing strong digital citizens – those who demonstrate respect, safety, and awareness, while responsibly navigating the digital world. Town Centre’s Digital Citizenship Leaners Program instills strong core values while giving students the tools and knowledge to traverse any digital landscape. Our Learning Resource Centre and Teacher-Librarian remains vigilant in developing the next generation of digital citizens. Demonstrate & Apply Our students partake in annual STEAM fairs, academic challenges, and service hours with practical application of skills throughout the year and during our summer programs. Our MYP Program encourages students partake in service hours where they offer their time, developing social, analytical, and practical skills in day-to-day operations. Students interested in technology at varying levels may spend their time in the Technology Department. They will learn the necessary skills working with computer hardware, repairs, upgrades, and responsible disposal. Our students learn how to build their own custom PC’s, work with our Data Core Architecture, and improve fundamental soft skills, managing repairs and preventative maintenance. University and Scholarship Offers At the end of June, we proudly said farewell to the Graduating Class of 2024 and wished them all the best as they embark on their post-secondary pursuits. Students graduating from Town Centre Private Schools’ High School division have traditionally been successful in their university endeavours. This year 100% of our graduates are going to university in the fall, 100% received multiple acceptance offers and 83% of the graduating class has been offered a scholarship. Click to view the Class of 2024 Chosen Universities and Fields of Study Over the past 6 years TCPS graduates have received admission offers from the following universities and colleges: Within Canada Algoma University Brock University Lakehead University Ontario College of Art and Design University Ontario Tech University McMaster University Seneca College Seneca College Toronto Metropolitan University Trent University University of Alberta University of Guelph University of Ottawa University of Waterloo University of Windsor Within North America Amhurst College (MA) ArtCenter College of Design (CA) Burkley College of Music (MA) Georgetown University (DC) Instituto Politécnico Nacional (MX) New York University (NY) University of Buffalo (NY) Within Europe City, University of London (UK) Kings College London (UK) London School of Economics andPolitical Science (UK) Queen Mary University of London (UK) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE) University of Cambridge (UK) University of Buckingham (UK) School Videos We invite you to view the video below showcasing the Amarillo Campus (Pre-School to grade 1) and Main Campus (grades 2 to 12). Campus Details Town Centre Private Schools’ Pre-School Montessori, Elementary and High School programs are offered at 2 campuses which are conveniently located within a 3-minute drive of each other on the border of Toronto and Markham in York Region. Amarillo Campus This beautiful 33,000 square foot facility is custom-designed for Pre-School and Grade 1 classes. The Amarillo Campus is located at 76 Amarillo Avenue in Markham, Ontario at the corner of Denison Street and Amarillo Avenue just west of Denison Street and Kennedy Road intersection. Campus Features: Bright spacious classrooms Two large Gymnasiums Computer, Music and Art Labs Large enclosed playground and sports field area Custom built, child-size washrooms, accessible directly from the classroom for younger students View Map Main Campus Our Main Campus is for students enrolled in grade 2 to grade 12 is located at 155 Clayton Drive in Markham. Clayton Drive can be found west off of Kennedy Road at the first set of lights north of Steeles Avenue. This educational facility is over 80,000 square feet and offers prospective students a multitude of educational opportunities. Campus Features: Bright spacious classrooms Ballet and Art Studios Science and Computer Labs Two large Gymnasiums Large enclosed outdoor sportsfields and playground area View Map