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American Curriculum International Schools in Canada

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About international schools in Canada

American-curriculum international schools in Canada deliver a US-style K - 12 programme in an international setting, often pairing a US high-school diploma and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses with local or international qualifications at some campuses. Instruction is usually in English, though many schools offer Core French, French immersion or bilingual streams where local demand and provincial language policy support them. Tuition for private day international schools commonly sits in a mid-range for Canadian private education - many sources cite roughly CAD 15,000 - 30,000 per year for day schools, with some independent day and boarding schools charging substantially more. Families should expect an autumn/winter admissions rhythm for September entry, and overseas children will commonly need a Canadian study permit and, for younger minors, a custodian arrangement before enrolment.

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At a glance 53 schools · avg fee CAD 41,590
Schools listed
53
Curricula
12
Average annual fee
CAD 41,590
Fee range
CAD 400 – 105,000
Most common curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP) (52 schools)
Average school size
606 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collingwood School
Oldest
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (1820)
With boarding
21

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17 international schools in Toronto

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5 international schools in Calgary

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5 international schools in Vancouver

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2 international schools in Winnipeg

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2 international schools in Halifax

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2 international schools in Oakville

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2 international schools in King City

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1 international school in Montreal

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1 international school in Lantzville

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1 international school in Mill Bay

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1 international school in Duncan

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1 international school in Shawnigan Lake

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1 international school in Surrey

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1 international school in Belleville

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1 international school in North York

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1 international school in Hamilton

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1 international school in Richmond Hill

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1 international school in Lakefield

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1 international school in Newmarket

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1 international school in Whitby

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1 international school in Port Hope

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1 international school in Stanstead

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1 international school in Westmount

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1 international school in Wilcox

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1 international school in Victoria

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FAQs for Canada

What does “American curriculum” mean in a Canadian international school context?
It generally means the school uses US-style grade levels, subject sequencing and assessment, and may offer a US high-school diploma and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses rather than (or alongside) a provincial diploma or the IB. Canadian universities will accept graduates from recognised US-curriculum schools, particularly when the school holds regional US accreditation or when applicants meet university course and credit requirements.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Tuition for private day international schools is variable but commonly falls in the roughly CAD 15,000 - 30,000 per year band for day places, with additional costs for boarding, school trips, uniforms, exam fees and extras that can raise the total substantially; some independent schools charge higher fees. Check whether the school publishes international-student fees, what is included (meals, medical insurance, testing) and whether bursaries or payment plans are available.
When do most American-curriculum international schools admit students and what is the process?
Many schools target September entry and operate an autumn/winter application cycle with deadlines, interviews, placement testing and reference checks; some schools also accept applications on a rolling basis if places remain. Provincial and school-level calendars vary, so families relocating should contact schools early (ideally several months before the intended start) to arrange transcripts, language testing and any visa paperwork.
Is instruction only in English or are bilingual options common?
English is the usual medium of instruction in American-curriculum schools, but many schools in Canada also offer French as a subject, Core French lessons, French immersion options or bilingual streams depending on local demand and provincial language policy. In provinces with strong francophone communities, schools and programmes may provide more extensive French instruction or dual-language pathways.
Do international pupils need a study permit and a custodian in Canada?
Yes: children who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents generally require a Canadian study permit for courses of study that are longer than six months, and minors coming without a parent or legal guardian will typically need a custodian declaration as part of the process. Schools often support families with the letters and documentation required for an application, but immigration rules and the age of majority vary by province, so get formal guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and from the school early in your planning.
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