Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open!
Welcome to
Metropolitan Prep Academy
Founded in 1982, Metropolitan Prep Academy 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.
Explore our Programs
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Middle School Program
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High School Program
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Renowned SMITH Arts Program
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
Upcoming Events
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- 25 Dec25 Dec 24
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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.](https://cdn.metroprep.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Friends and families, students and alumni are invited to attend the celebration of life for our beloved founder and principal, Wayne McKelvey on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. There will be a public visitation, followed by the service and a private internment. Space is limited. Please follow the link in bio for details. RIP Wayne. We love you.
Apr 6
![Friends And Families, Students And Alumni Are Invited To Attend The Celebration Of Life For Our Beloved Founder And Principal, Wayne Mckelvey On Saturday, April 20Th, 2024. There Will Be A Public Visitation, Followed By The Service And A Private Internment. Space Is Limited. Please Follow The Link In Bio For Details. Rip Wayne. We Love You.](https://cdn.metroprep.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Dear friends and families of Metro Prep,
It is with heavy hearts that we must share the extremely sad news of the passing of our beloved principal and founder, William Wayne McKelvey. Wayne had been fighting a private battle with cancer and despite his courage and the grateful help from his medical team, family and friends, he passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Funeral details will be made available shortly. There was always something to learn from Wayne, and we suspect that this difficult time will teach us all something new about what it means to be part of the Metro Prep Family, since 1982. Vice Principals Debra McKelvey and Ryan Seeley will continue running the school and stepping in as Acting Principals, as they have been doing during Wayne’s recent illness, for the remainder of the school year. In September, Metro Prep Academy will commence the 2024-2025 academic year with a new principal that shares the vision and values of Metro Prep. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and condolences. Feel free to share your thoughts and kind wishes. Wayne cared deeply about you all until his last day. Love from us all at MPA.
William Wayne McKelvey- 1946-2024. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Metro Prep Administration. Painting of Wayne by Sujin Ahn.
Mar 21
![Dear Friends And Families Of Metro Prep,
It Is With Heavy Hearts That We Must Share The Extremely Sad News Of The Passing Of Our Beloved Principal And Founder, William Wayne Mckelvey. Wayne Had Been Fighting A Private Battle With Cancer And Despite His Courage And The Grateful Help From His Medical Team, Family And Friends, He Passed Away In The Early Hours Of Wednesday, March 20Th, 2024. Funeral Details Will Be Made Available Shortly. There Was Always Something To Learn From Wayne, And We Suspect That This Difficult Time Will Teach Us All Something New About What It Means To Be Part Of The Metro Prep Family, Since 1982. Vice Principals Debra Mckelvey And Ryan Seeley Will Continue Running The School And Stepping In As Acting Principals, As They Have Been Doing During Wayne&Rsquo;S Recent Illness, For The Remainder Of The School Year. In September, Metro Prep Academy Will Commence The 20242025 Academic Year With A New Principal That Shares The Vision And Values Of Metro Prep. Thank You To Everyone For Your Kind Words And Condolences. Feel Free To Share Your Thoughts And Kind Wishes. Wayne Cared Deeply About You All Until His Last Day. Love From Us All At Mpa.
William Wayne Mckelvey 19462024. May He Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Metro Prep Administration. Painting Of Wayne By Sujin Ahn.](https://cdn.metroprep.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)