Our School
About Us
At Monsignor Fraser College, we provide a safe and caring environment where students can continue their education and complete graduation requirements for university, college, or the workplace.
Our four campuses offer specialized programs that deliver secondary school credits to distinct age groups:
Ages 16–20 through the Alternative Program
Ages 21 and over through Continuing Education
We also offer a variety of programs that enrich student life at Monsignor Fraser, including:
Student nutrition programs
Project-based learning
Community outreach
A wide range of co-curricular activities
Mission Statement
Operating within the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)'s mandate to strive for excellence and to demonstrate Catholicity, Monsignor Fraser College welcomes students from all diverse backgrounds and provides equitable opportunities to all students.
Expecting from each, excellence according to individual potential, Monsignor Fraser College welcomes, without question or judgment, all eligible applicants seeking a new beginning.
In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to empower students to their full potential by providing:
Partnership in the shared responsibility for education that exists among the school, the student, the family, the parish and the community.
A Christian learning environment in a non-traditional setting.
Role models of Gospel Values, Catholic teachings and beliefs.
Our Mandate
Monsignor Fraser College provides an alternative to the traditional school setting for high school students and for adults new to Canada.
We provide a range of specialized programs, including:
Serving a Diverse Community
Monsignor Fraser College supports a wide range of learners, including:
Students whose education has been interrupted or who thrive in alternative learning environments.
Students needing additional credits to graduate or upgrade before applying to post-secondary institutions.
Adults returning to complete their high school diploma.
New Canadians seeking high school completion, English language skills, and work experience.
Students with intellectual challenges exploring employment through the T2W (Transition to Work) program.
Across all groups, we foster confidence, self-esteem, purpose, and determination in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
Catholic Environment
While many students come from diverse faith backgrounds, our Catholic identity is respected and embraced. It is enriched by:
An active chaplaincy team and itinerant chaplain
Liturgical celebrations and daily prayer
A faith-based cooperative education course
Gospel values integrated into the curriculum
A genuine appreciation for diversity
Supportive School Culture
A shared code of behaviour, developed collaboratively with students, staff, and families, promotes mutual respect and responsibility. Small campuses, attentive staff mentors, and dedicated volunteers help create a welcoming atmosphere and remove barriers to success.
Students actively contribute to the school community through initiatives such as:
Breakfast club
Food bank
Community resource clearinghouse
Fundraising for student transportation support
Pathways and Enrichment
Monsignor Fraser College offers multiple academic pathways, including Workplace, College, and University destinations. Community-based experiential learning is a key component, supported by frequent field trips and real-world engagement.
Leadership is nurtured through:
Campus and school-wide student councils
Assemblies and post-secondary fairs
The annual Multicultural Festival
Fraser Games and other school-wide events
Our History
Monsignor Fraser College was established in 1975 by the TCDSB, in partnership with Metropolitan Social Services, to meet the growing demand for adult education in Metro Toronto. Since then, the school has evolved into a multi-campus Catholic secondary school serving students aged 16 and older.
Monsignor Fraser College welcomes both adolescents and adults of all faiths who are seeking to:
Complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate
Study English as a Second Language within a diploma program
Upgrade academic or workplace skills
As a quadmestered school with campuses across the city, Monsignor Fraser College offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Each campus is designed to meet the diverse needs of our students, providing flexible pathways and personalized support to help them achieve their educational and career goals.
Our Namesake
Monsignor Fraser College is named in honour of the founder of the Scarborough Foreign Mission Society, Monsignor John M. Fraser. Born in Toronto, he spent much of his early life as a missionary abroad. In 1918, he returned to Canada with a clear vision: to establish a foreign mission seminary.
With the support of Archbishop Gauthier of Ottawa, China Mission College was founded in Almonte, Ontario. There, Father Fraser gathered twelve young men—his “apostles”—to begin their missionary journey. In October 1919, the mission’s monthly publication, CHINA, was launched.
Following a suggestion by Archbishop McNeil, the seminary relocated to Scarborough, where senior students moved into a new facility. In 1924, St. Francis Xavier, China Mission Seminary, was officially opened on the Scarborough Bluffs. A year later, Father Fraser led the first missionary group to Lishui in Southern Chekiang, China.
Monsignor Fraser was known for his unwavering commitment to building the Kingdom of God and his ability to adapt when faced with new challenges. His legacy of faith, service, and innovation continues to inspire the mission and values of Monsignor Fraser College today.