At TCS, our 100-acre campus and state-of-the-art facilities provide enriching spaces for our students to realize all that's possible. Students can discover new areas for growth and focus on (Personal interests or) meaningful pursuits across our connective academics, arts, athletics and Service Learning programs.
Day (Grade 5-12) and boarding (Grade 9-12) families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family.
Students in our care are surrounded by dedicated teachers, advisors, coaches and house staff to provide the right amount of challenge and encouragement along the way.
We believe that healthy habits and universal values developed now go a long way in developing confident and caring global citizens who are ready to make a positive impact wherever their journey takes them. Graduates develop that rare confidence that comes from knowing that they have been deeply understood and they start truly valuing themselves as well as others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students) 9-12
- Grades: (Day Students) 5-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Yearly Tuition (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students): $80,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $45,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- Open House - Sat., October 04, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., October 25, 2025 - get more information!
- Open House - Wed., October 29, 2025 - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Sat., November 15, 2025 9:00am () - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., November 22, 2025 - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Sat., November 29, 2025 9:00am () - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Sat., December 06, 2025 9:00am () - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Sat., January 10, 2026 9:00am () - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., January 17, 2026 - get more information!
- Open House - Fri., January 30, 2026 - get more information!
- Open House - Sat., January 31, 2026 - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Sat., February 07, 2026 9:00am () - get more information!
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- Open House - Sat., April 11, 2026 - get more information!
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- ...read more
- - 03/26/2025Part 1 of a 3-part series submitted by the Head of Trinity College School, Stuart Grainger, as part of his blog: "Head Lines"
- - 06/07/2023A blog post written by the Head of the Junior School, Mrs. Jennifer Reid, as part of Stuart Grainger's "Head Lines" Blog series
- - 10/13/2022Part one of a series of three blog posts submitted by the Head of Trinity College School, Stuart Grainger, as a part of his blog "Head Lines".
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Trinity College School
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø)
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
5-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1865
Campus Size
100 acres
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
Student Body
Enrollment
578 students
% International Students
30%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
60%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
15 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$53 million
Yearly Tuition
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$80,000
(*To qualify for the cost savings offered under the Canadian Families ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Incentive Program, students must enter in Grade 9 and must hold Canadian citizenship/Landed Immigrant status. **Canadian boarding fees apply to: 1) students who have Canadian citizenship or official Landed Immigrant status and 2) residents of the USA or Bermuda.Please visit our page if you have any further questions: )
(*To qualify for the cost savings offered under the Canadian Families ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Incentive Program, students must enter in Grade 9 and must hold Canadian citizenship/Landed Immigrant status. **Canadian boarding fees apply to: 1) students who have Canadian citizenship or official Landed Immigrant status and 2) residents of the USA or Bermuda.Please visit our page if you have any further questions: )
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$45,000
(Grades 5-8: $33,500 Grades 9-12: $45,000)
(Grades 5-8: $33,500 Grades 9-12: $45,000)
Tuition international students
$91,000
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$20,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
Admissions
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Director of Admissions
Rebecca Desilva
Associate Director of Admissions
Natalia Stewart
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
Courses
African American StudiesBiology
CalculusChemistry
Computer Science AComputer Science Principles
English Language & CompositionEnglish Literature & Composition
FrenchMandarin (online)
MicroeconomicsPhysics
PrecalculusPsychology
ResearchSeminar
StatisticsStudio Art
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
53
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arts CouncilBlack Student Alliance (BSA)
Book ClubCaribbean Student Affinity Group
Chess ClubChristian Student Affinity Group
Commerce SocietyCultural Awareness Group (CAG)
Environmental Action Club (TEAC)F1 (Formula 1) in Schools
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)Hispanic Student Affinity Group
Math Club Mental Health Awareness (MHAC)Model UN
Muslim Student Affinity GroupPhilosophy Club
Science ClubStudents for Social Justice (TSSJ)
Trinity Animal Support ClubTrinity Quills (Creative Writing)
Women’s Issues Awareness (WIAC)
Arts and Music Programs:
Art CollectiveChapel Choir
Dance AFLDance Team
DrumlineFabric Arts
Fall PlayFulford Debating
Grade 12 Spring PlayJazz Band
Jazz ChoirJohnson Bell Ringers
Musical ShowcasePottery
PrintmakingRobotics
Rock BandSculpture
Trinity StringsTrinity Winds
Watercolour PaintingWinter Play
Yearbook ("The Record")
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach VolleyballEquestrian
FitnessHigh Performance Training
Outdoor GamesRacquets
Self-DefenceWoodworking
Yoga/Zumba
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- At Trinity College School, each student is valued for what they uniquely bring to the community because individuality matters here. TCS attracts motivated students locally, nationally, and internationally because we respect each person as we do their cultures. Day (Grade 5-12) and boarding (Grade 9-12) families alike realize that our campus is 100 acres of home, where our students quickly become a close-knit, extended family.
- Our students are surrounded by mentors, advisors, coaches and house staff who only want the best for them and support them on their personal path. Our faculty work with each student, using the right amount of challenge and encouragement to help each student realize what's possible because at TCS students achieve great things when they feel supported.
- TCS offers an impressive breadth and depth of academic courses and electives, so you can discover new interests and go deeper into the ones you love. Our educators are experts in their fields, who care about your development and will inspire you to realize all that's possible. Our academic program, modelled on a liberal arts philosophy, is collaborative, rich in discussion and writing-intensive. With over 120 courses offered, students can explore new pathways and concentrate studies in areas of personal interest. In Grades 9 and 10, students participate equally in arts and sciences, while those in Grades 11 and 12 begin to specialize as they plan for university, and many take options from our 17+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- Trinity College School accreditations: TABS, CAIS, CIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William Osler '67 - Physician and one of four founding professors of John Hopkins Hospital, (John Hopkins University School of Medicine).
- Yann Martel '81 - Man Booker Prize-winning author. Best known for "The Life of Pi", the #1 international bestseller made into a Hollywood movie.
- William Bridges '79 - Major General for the Australian Army. Key to the establishment of Austrailia's Royal Military College. Served as Chief of General Staff. Killed in action in WWI.
- Samantha Widmer '04 - An eight time Cayman Islands national golf champion, she also won a coveted America’s trophy at the Junior British Open (2001).
- Sebastian Goulet '89 - Canadian national swim team member and former captain of the Syracuse University varsity swim team.
- School Motto: "Creating habits of the heart and mind for a life of purpose and service"
- School Mascot: Trina The Polar Bear
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinity College School cost?
Trinity College School's tuition is approximately $80,000 for boarding students and $45,000 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Trinity College School?
Trinity College School famous alumni include: William Osler '67, Yann Martel '81, William Bridges '79, Samantha Widmer '04 and Sebastian Goulet '89.
What sports does Trinity College School offer?
Trinity College School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
Does Trinity College School offer a summer program?
Yes, Trinity College School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Trinity College School?
The application deadline for Trinity College School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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