An alternative to the CEGEP route, ECS Pre-University leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and direct entry to four-year undergraduate programmes.
Academics & Experiences
Strong academics are delivered in partnership with Northern
Pre-University (NPU), and paired with hands-on industry and community experiences through our signature programmes.
The ECS Difference
An ECS-calibre experience, a legacy of excellence in young women’s education: leadership, co-curriculars, and individualized learning in a close-knit community.
Pathways & Courses
Science
For students who wish to pursue science, health, engineering, or technical fields.
Commerce
For students interested in business, economics, leadership, and organizational systems.
Liberal Arts
For students drawn to arts, law, education, communications, or social sciences.
Our Advising Team provides personalized guidance through university applications and final decisions, helping students navigate a competitive global admissions landscape with confidence.
Students are engaged in the ECS community through clubs, co-curriculars, and school events, while gaining greater independence through a flexible schedule, business-casual dress code, and Atwater Club membership.
Students who have completed the OSSD through Northern Pre-University (NPU), ECS’s academic partner, have been accepted to leading universities including:
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FAQ
Choosing the right post-secondary path is an important decision. Visit our FAQ for answers to common questions about the ECS Pre-University experience, admissions, and more.
The ECS community acknowledges that the land on which we learn is the ancestral territory of the Kanien'kehá (Mohawk) Nation. We honor the continued presence of Indigenous peoples on this land and remain wholeheartedly committed to working towards reconciliation.
ECS is a private school for girls that offers educational services in English from kindergarten to secondary 5, leading to the secondary school diploma (MEQ).