Central Toronto Academy

Grade 8 Open House

Join us on Thursday Dec 5th from 6pm - 8:15pm at CTA  (570 Shaw St.)

The legacy commercial boundaries for our school have been dissolved to expand access to all students in Toronto. Beginning with admissions for September 2025, all interested students must apply for entry to a Secondary School without a Boundary (SSWAB) regardless of where they live.

Click here for more information.  Applications open January 6th and close January 24th at 4pm.  Please note that applying through this process is the only entry point for CTA.

Missed our Open House?  Check out our Open House website and video.

Welcome to Central Toronto Academy!

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Central Toronto Academy is a school that embraces 21st century learning. We foster a climate that provides our students with a high school experience optimised for their personal growth and development. 

Our intimate and personable atmosphere fosters wonderful relationship development amongst all grade and all members of our community. Our numerous activities and events reflect the welcoming beauty, creativity, values and diversity of all our students.


 

Course Selection Information for Current CTA Students 

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At Central Toronto Academy we are:

Digital Innovators

We ensure our students remain current with the rapidly changing digital spectrum by offering classes fully online & blended (online support for face-to-face classes). We fuse Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning together through our STEM program, complemented by a mandatory computer programming course, a complete Wi-Fi environment, and Chromebooks for our grade 9 and 10 students.

Compassionate Leaders

Our inclusive community provides students with a safe environment to take risks, explore ideas and challenge themselves. We encourage students to nurture and develop their skills as leaders through our leadership courses, student council and numerous extra-curricular clubs and activities.

Experiential Learners

Driven by our two Specialist High Skills Major and Cooperative education programs, CTA has brought experiential learning to the forefront of all classes by partnering with numerous industry professionals and organizations. By putting theory into practice, students are deeply engaged in the material they are studying and gain a lasting academic experience.


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