Parent webinar
In our first parent session of the year, A Parents’ Guide: Applying to Oxford, we are running a weekend session to introduce parents and supporters to what their child can expect during the application process at the University of Oxford including advice for support and myth-busting.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00 (GMT) to 11:00 (GMT) Click here to register (AM)
16:00 (GMT) to 17:00 (GMT) Click here to register (PM)
Student webinar
In our student session, Understanding Oxford: The University and Colleges explained, we will hear from the international team and current student ambassadors who will explore the University of Oxford and the unique college system.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00 (GMT) to 11:15 (GMT) Click here to register (AM)
16:00 (GMT) to 17:15 (GMT) Click here to register (PM)
If you're in Grade 10 and planning to attend university, you're invited to learn what you can do now to prepare.
This event will help you start thinking about your journey to university. You don't need to have it all figured out or know what you want to study already! This is a hybrid event, and we encourage you to participate in person or online.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:30 to 8:30pm. ET
Information fair (in person, optional/drop-in) Drop in before or after the presentation to chat with our staff and students to get your questions answered, learn more about what programs are available, and get a better idea of what is offered at university.
Presentation (in person & livestream option, video recording will be shared after with all registrants) We'll cover topics on studying what you love, admissions, finances, and current student experiences.
Can't attend or watch live? No problem! We'll be sharing a link to a video recording of the presentation portion of the event after to everyone who registered, so you can catch up on what was covered. Click here to register.
The York School is invited to challenge themselves in the upcoming University of California, Berkeley’s Ascend Berkeley Stock Pitch Competition 2025.
Poster
Competition website
Ascend Berkeley’s Website
Particularly suited for students interested in:
economics
finance
business
Recognitions: Compete for prestigious country and global awards
Team size: 2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school)
Categories:
Middle school category (Grade 6 – 8)
High School Category (Grade 9 – 12)
Late registration deadline: February 28, 2025
Calling all Artists!
Submissions for the 2025 student art challenge are open until March 21! This year’s winning artworks will be exhibited at Art Toronto, Canada’s largest contemporary art fair in
October 2025.
Each year, students in Grades 7 through 12 are invited to create original artworks with accompanying artist statements inspired by leaders in Canadian art history. Applicants are encouraged to interpret this theme as broadly as they wish and to create works in any media. Click HERE to learn more and HERE to see last year’s winners.
Calling all writers!
The York School is invited to challenge themselves in the upcoming Harvard Political Review Essay Competition 2025.
Particularly suited for:
Members of debate team
Members of school publications
Future political scientists, policymakers, journalists, leaders in public service
Recognitions: Compete for prestigious country and global awards. Global winning entries will be published in the esteemed Harvard Political Review.
Categories:
Individual
Team: 2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school)
Age group:
Middle school group (Grade 6 - 8)
High school group (Grade 9 - 12)
Poster
Competition website
Website
Regular registration deadline: : February 1, 2025
Budding math and STEM students! Challenge yourselves in the upcoming MIT Engineers Without Borders Science and Engineering Competition 2025.
Poster
Competition website: https://algoed.co/mit-ewb
MIT EWB Website: http://ewb.mit.edu/
Particularly suited for:
- Students interested in STEM
- Members of math club
- Members of science club
- Members of robotics club
Recognitions: Compete for prestigious country and global awards
Team size: 2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school)
Categories:
- Middles school category (Grade 6 - 8): No deep knowledge of any particular subject is required. The test will focus on general knowledge, real problems, and critical thinking.
- High School Category (Grade 9 – 12): Requires basic biology, chemistry, physics, and math knowledge to solve problems. The test will focus on critical thinking and real world applications.
Regular registration deadline: January 25, 2025 ($30), Late Dedline Feb 7th ($40)
Family Day weekendin Montreal? McGill will be open on Sunday, February 16, 2025, offering campus tours and mock lectures! Not only will you be able to discover the lively, urban vibe of our downtown campus, but you'll also be able to sit in on a lecture to get a feel of what it's like to study here. Nestled into the side of Mount Royal, in the heart of the city, the downtown campus offers an exceptional space for outdoor and city lovers alike. With its rich heritage and abundance of green spaces, it’s a campus you’ll want to discover! Spaces are limited so book today! Register HERE.
King’s College Halifax: Interested in learning more about the King’s community? Curious about what residence and student life looks like? Want to learn more about where an education at King’s can take you? Join us for a casual reception on Sunday, February 2 from 3:30 – 5:00pm EST for prospective undergraduate students and their supporters! This reception will give students a chance to learn about academics, student life, and residence, as well as a chance to mingle with alumni and other students who are interested in King’s. Attendees will be automatically entered into a prize draw for gift cards to the King’s Co-op Bookstore. Three lucky students will win! Click HERE to register.
Looking for some ideas to enrich your mind this summer? Check out these Canadian opportunities:
University of King's College Halifax Humanities for Young People (HYP) - Humanities
Academic Camp Canada - Various Subjects Medicine
McGill Summer Academy - Pathways to Neuro and Health Sciences Or Perspectives on World Politics: International Law, Development, and Organizations
Quantum for high school students at Waterloo - Mathematics Physics Computer Science Engineering
Queen's University - Engineering
Science Unlimited Summer Camp at University of Toronto - Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Math, Physics and the School of the Environment
University of Toronto Youth Summer Programs - Law Medicine
University of Waterloo - Leadership
OCAD - Visual Art
UBC Future Global Leaders - Various