Appleby College is an independent school for more than 750 young men and women in Grades 7 to 12. Founded in 1911, Appleby offers a university preparatory education to both boarding and day students. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oakville, Appleby’s students hail from more than 25 different countries, creating a lively, diverse community. Appleby’s six Pillars of Strength - Academically Vital, Technologically Empowered, Universally Diverse, Community Spirited, Actively Engaged and Globally Responsible – ensure the development of well-rounded students who are academically prepared to succeed in today’s global communities.

Appleby is a member of the G20, Round Square and the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario. Appleby is accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute and is recognized as one of Canada's leading independent schools. In October 2007, Maclean's Magazine named Appleby one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the second consecutive year.