Metropolitan Preparatory Academy

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Welcome to

Metropolitan Prep Academy

Founded in 1982, Metro Prep is a private, coeducational middle and high school located in the heart of Toronto. We believe that educators with the right attitude, providing a supportive yet challenging academic environment, can profoundly impact a student’s life.

Our strength lies in developing the whole individual through the personal relationships we establish with students and their families. We empower our students to think boldly, express their opinions confidently, and engage in deep, meaningful discussions.

Small Class Sizes

Passionate Educators

Over 42 Years of Excellence

99% University Acceptance

The Metro Prep Journey

Middle School Program

Middle School at Metro Prep provides a supportive environment for students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on foundational skills for success.

High School Program

Our High School Program prepares students for the challenges of post-secondary education.

Renowned SMITH Arts Program

Our unique SMITH program offers a conservatory-style arts education for students in grades 7-12.

Metro Prep isn’t like a traditional private school. In a lot of private schools … there’s a [strict] division between students and teachers. That division was something I didn’t feel in Metro Prep Academy. It allows students to almost feel like they’re not learning under someone, but they’re learning with someone.

– Metro Prep Alum Haikun

Metro is a very open environment, open to different perspectives, open to different learning, and learning styles, and open to different experiences. I learned so much from the one-on-one conversations–they were fantastic.

– Metro Prep Alum Luka

The staff and the teachers at Metropolitan Preparatory Academy are unparalleled and they’re just so special. There is no other school that has such an incredible focus on education and student well-being.

– Metro Prep Alum Danielle

There’s a Metro vibe, and it’s not like anything I’ve felt anywhere else. It’s an accepting environment, and it doesn’t feel like school when you’re here. It feels more like a family...

– Metro Prep Alum

The key is being comfortable in your environment. I think at Metro, this is the most comfortable I’ve ever been in front of a group of people.…

– Metro Prep Alum

Metro Prep is the most inclusive school I have ever been a part of. I have never met a group of teachers and facilities that are so interested in me and my education. I absolutely love the school and the people that are a part of it.

– Metro Prep Alum

Metro Prep News

September 18, 2024

Lion’s Den: The Perfect Parent/Teacher Alliance

May 17, 2024

SMITH Presents Frankenstein

April 4, 2024

Saturday April 20: A Celebration Of Life ️

March 22, 2024

William Wayne McKelvey 1946—2024: Our Founder, Our Principal, Our Friend

February 29, 2024

Leap Day

Upcoming Events

Metro Prep on Instagram

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Celebrating forty years as one of Toronto's most unique and respected independent schools 🏫 🇨🇦

Watch my students become physicists…ish. #student #studentlife #metroprepacademy #school

Sep 10

Watch My Students Become Physicists...ish. #Student #Studentlife #Metroprepacademy #School

Steph caught Kermit – he now attends to Metro. We are currently waiting for the Swedish Chef to do our lunch program. #school #metroprepacademy #teacher #student #studentlife

Sep 9

Steph Caught Kermit He Now Attends To Metro. We Are Currently Waiting For The Swedish Chef To Do Our Lunch Program. #School #Metroprepacademy #Teacher #Student #Studentlife

Day One at Metro Prep. #teacher #teachersofinstagram

Sep 4

Day One At Metro Prep. #Teacher #Teachersofinstagram

I take science very seriously. #teacher #teachersofinstagram #science

Aug 31

I Take Science Very Seriously. #Teacher #Teachersofinstagram #Science

And we’re back…..Talking, as usual, but this time CP 24 this morning.! See everyone next Tuesday!

Aug 29

And We&Rsquo;Re Back&Hellip;..Talking, As Usual, But This Time Cp 24 This Morning.! See Everyone Next Tuesday!

Trinity College. We all got a little bit smarter that day. #student #teacher #travel #travelphotography

Jul 9

Trinity College. We All Got A Little Bit Smarter That Day. #Student #Teacher #Travel #Travelphotography

This is what happens when you tell a groups of Metro students to look casual while travelling across Ireland. #student #travel #travelphotography #ireland

Jul 9

This Is What Happens When You Tell A Groups Of Metro Students To Look Casual While Travelling Across Ireland. #Student #Travel #Travelphotography #Ireland

We tried to get as close as possible to Taylor Swift as she played in Dublin. It may have gotten chilly out there, but to hear all of my students singing `Anti Hero` was worth it. #students #travel #education #ireland

Jul 9

We Tried To Get As Close As Possible To Taylor Swift As She Played In Dublin. It May Have Gotten Chilly Out There, But To Hear All Of My Students Singing 'Anti Hero' Was Worth It. #Students #Travel #Education #Ireland

When you take your kids to the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland be sure to ONLY speak in quotes from the Princess Bride – they need to learn the vital lessons. `The Cliffs of Insanity`. #student #students #travel #travelphotography #education #ireland

Jul 9

When You Take Your Kids To The Cliffs Of Moher In Ireland Be Sure To Only Speak In Quotes From The Princess Bride They Need To Learn The Vital Lessons. 'The Cliffs Of Insanity'. #Student #Students #Travel #Travelphotography #Education #Ireland

The epic production of FRANKENSTEIN comes to an end . Thank you to everyone who came out and supported live theatre. SMITH is aware and we are grateful.

Jun 6

The Epic Production Of Frankenstein Comes To An End . Thank You To Everyone Who Came Out And Supported Live Theatre. Smith Is Aware And We Are Grateful.

Frankenstein. In the SMITH studio. Stop motion film created by my lead actor, Connor Blicker and colleague Alicia Rout. “This story is old, I know, but it goes on…” Name that tune….

May 23

Frankenstein. In The Smith Studio. Stop Motion Film Created By My Lead Actor, Connor Blicker And Colleague Alicia Rout. &Ldquo;This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On&Hellip;&Rdquo; Name That Tune&Hellip;.

As the beautiful and weathered curtain falls on MPA, it rises on the last production-Frsnkenstein, by Mary Shelley and Nick Dear- adapted for our stage and directed by Ryan Seeley and the students of SMITH. If you’ve ever had the chance to work on a Metro Prep play , whether on stage or back stage, you know what it takes and how it feels. We would love you to join us to watch this epic tale of love and monstrosity. Ryan and the cast and crew would love to see you in our audience, one last time at Metro Prep. May 28-31 at 7:30 pm in the SMITH studio at MPA. For tickets contact rseeley@metroprep.com Mature themes. Viewer discretion advised. …as usual.

May 20

As The Beautiful And Weathered Curtain Falls On Mpa, It Rises On The Last Productionfrsnkenstein, By Mary Shelley And Nick Dear Adapted For Our Stage And Directed By Ryan Seeley And The Students Of Smith. If You&Rsquo;Ve Ever Had The Chance To Work On A Metro Prep Play , Whether On Stage Or Back Stage, You Know What It Takes And How It Feels. We Would Love You To Join Us To Watch This Epic Tale Of Love And Monstrosity. Ryan And The Cast And Crew Would Love To See You In Our Audience, One Last Time At Metro Prep. May 2831 At 7:30 Pm In The Smith Studio At Mpa. For Tickets Contact Rseeley@Metroprep.com Mature Themes. Viewer Discretion Advised. &Hellip;As Usual.

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