East York Collegiate Institute is a high-school of almost 2000 pupils in central-east Toronto at the cornerof Coxwell and Cosburn Avenues. Established in 1927, the school was originally known as East York High School, however soon merged with a local vocational school and extended the building capacity; gaining its modern day name a decade later.East York Collegiate Institute is a large, dynamic school community which promotes excellence by building on the strength and diversity of its members. Since 1927, staff and programs at the Collegiatehave focussed on developing academic excellence, social responsibility, and the highest educational and career goals for each student.At EYCI, students have both enrichment opportunities and support programs available to assist them with academic, career, and social development. 
    
    Enrichment opportunities are available in classroom studies, extra-curricular clubs, athletic teams, and through community service. Computer literacy is encouraged for all EYCI students and is supported by a range of computer courses, accessible computer labs, and classroom computer use. East York Collegiate maintains strong links and networks with post-secondary institutions, athletic organizations as well as business and community agencies to assist students in education and career planning.East York Collegiate also provides strong support programs for students, including ESL, Special Education (resource), Literacy, Peer Tutors, Mentors, Mediators, and a Career Centre.

    Students at East York Collegiate are members of vibrant, friendly community where learning is a co-operative effort among students, staff, parents, and the community.East York Collegiate Institute is a high-school of almost 2000 pupils in central-east Toronto at the cornerof Coxwell and Cosburn Avenues. Established in 1927, the school was originally known as East York High School, however soon merged with a local vocational school and extended the building capacity; gaining its modern day name a decade later.