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IB Curriculum International Schools in Toronto, Canada

Compare 17 IB Curriculum international schools in Toronto, Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 28,011), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
17
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
CAD 29,691
Fee range
CAD 138 – 54,050
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (12 schools)
Average school size
625 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Canada's International School (Toronto French School)
Oldest
Upper Canada College (1829)
With boarding
6
About international schools in Toronto, Canada

Toronto’s International Baccalaureate (IB) schools include a mix of independent private schools that often deliver the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum and publicly funded secondary schools that offer the two-year Diploma Programme. Instruction is usually in English, but several schools run bilingual French - English IB streams and many independent schools add additional language tracks such as Mandarin or Spanish. Independent IB day schools in the city commonly publish annual tuition in the tens of thousands of Canadian dollars (with full-service day tuitions commonly clustering in the mid-20k to mid-40k range and boarding options adding substantially more), while publicly funded IB in the Toronto District School Board carries only a modest program charge rather than full tuition. Admissions for independent schools typically involve an application, interview and assessed visit with key deadlines in the autumn for a September start, whereas publicly funded IB places are handled through central board admissions and specialised-program application windows - always confirm each school’s exact calendar before you move.

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FAQs for Canada

What are the differences between the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme (DP)?
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an inquiry-based curriculum for early years and primary pupils, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) supports a broad, concept-driven education for middle-school ages, and the Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year, assessment-heavy pre-university course for older secondary pupils. The DP includes externally assessed exams and core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS) that are different in structure and workload from the PYP and MYP. Schools may offer one, two or all three programmes, so check which stages a particular school is authorised to teach.
Will my child study in English or another language at an IB school in Toronto?
Most IB schools in Toronto teach primarily in English, but there are bilingual French - English IB schools and independent schools that introduce a third language such as Mandarin or Spanish from the early grades. If you need instruction in a particular language, ask whether core subjects are taught in that language or whether language study is offered as a modern-language class. Bilingual and dual-language models vary a great deal between schools, so request curriculum maps and sample timetables.
How much does an IB education in Toronto typically cost and are there public options?
Independent IB day schools commonly charge tuition in the mid-tens to mid-forties of thousands of Canadian dollars per year, with multi-grade, full-continuum schools often toward the higher end and boarding places adding substantially more to the bill. Publicly funded IB Diploma programmes in Toronto operate within the TDSB and TCDSB and do not charge private tuition; the board does levy modest program fees for IB coursework and examinations, so families should check the current charge schedule with the school board. Ask each school for a full fee schedule that lists tuition, compulsory extras and any one-off joining charges before making comparisons.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Independent schools commonly open applications for the following September in the autumn and may require an application form, interview (family and/or pupil), age-appropriate assessment and references; some schools run rolling admissions or mid-year enquiries for vacancies. Public IB streams offered by school boards use a central specialised-program application with its own deadlines, selection criteria and testing or portfolio components, so families moving to Toronto should confirm those dates with the board as early as possible. If you are relocating, contact admissions teams well before your intended move to ask about waitlists, visiting arrangements and any conditional offers.
What should parents look for on a school visit to assess IB quality and fit?
Observe how inquiry, critical thinking and assessment for learning appear in classrooms rather than relying only on external exam results; ask for examples of student work, sample reports and how the school supports multilingual learners and pupils with learning needs. Confirm which IB stages the school is authorised to teach, how teachers are trained in IB assessment, what language pathways are available, and the school’s approach to pastoral care and university guidance for older pupils. Finally, request a clear breakdown of fees, included services and financial-aid options so you can compare total cost and support provisions across schools.