"Lumen in vobis est." The light is within you. Martingrove Collegiate Institute is a diverse school community dedicated to developing responsible, productive and global citizens by fostering in all of our students the desire to pursue personal excellence. Martingrove is committed to the safe, healthy and supportive environment necessary to facilitate scholastic challenges and co-curricular activities. Martingrove C.I. is a caring school which is recognized provincially for academic excellence and for exceptional student and staff involvement. Over 80% of graduating students enter post-secondary institutions and two thirds of graduates are Ontario Scholars. The academic program is also complemented by a wide variety of clubs and sports.

Gifted Program

Martingrove Collegiate has been running the largest Secondary Gifted Program in the West end for the past thirty years. It provides a rigorous, enriching learning experience to prepare students for academic success at post-secondary destinations. It fosters intellectual and personal growth for exceptional students through the development of higher-level thinking skills and the promotion of exciting leadership opportunities.

MAPP – Martingrove Advanced Placement® Program

Martingrove Collegiate is proud to offer the Advanced Placement® and Pre-Advanced Placement Programs to all qualified and interested students. The Pre-AP program begins in grade 9 and continues through to grade 11.

Student Life - Where You Belong

Martingrove students can choose to be part of our award-winning music program or our academic clubs or competitive sport teams. Our music students have travelled to Europe to perform and receive specialized training from professional musicians on our annual Clinician's Day. Our athletic teams represent many different sports and offer opportunities to develop skills and friendships. Our visual art students' work is displayed in galleries around Toronto. Our technology students compete and win medals at Skills Canada competitions. 

What Sets Us Apart

Martingrove students represent the world. We welcome young people from more than 60 countries speaking more than 70 languages. We offer programs for students with physical challenges, so our building is accessible to all. We host the largest Model United Nations gathering in Ontario. Martingrove offers unique interdisciplinary courses at the grade 11 and 12 level. 

Parent and Community Engagement

The Martingrove School Council meets every month and welcomes parents, teachers and school administrators. We discuss important school and community matters and sponsor guest speakers for our whole school community. Parents are also involved in the annual library book drive and in our music council. Strong connections between home and school help Martingrove students succeed.