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Canada's International School (Toronto French School)

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees CA$30,240 - 41,280
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1962
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Toronto French School (Canada's International School) is a two-campus, bilingual school delivering France and Ontario curricula within the International Baccalaureate framework. Serving students from age two to 18, TFS offers the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program, with a bilingual IB Diploma option. French curriculum has been recognized by the French Ministry of Education since 1984 and is taught from Jardin d'éveil through Grade 9. The school leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. Brevet examinations are offered; in 2024, 97 students participated with a 100% pass rate. TFS operates on two campuses: Toronto Campus at 306 Lawrence Avenue East and Mississauga's West Campus. Enrolling about 1,500 students. Facilities include a 350-seat auditorium, a green lab, a maker space, a design lab, a music studio and a multimedia room, plus sport facilities.

306 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M4N 1T7, Canada

The Essentials

Canada's International School (Toronto French School) has 1,500 pupils, instruction in French, English.

Location
Two campuses in the Greater Toronto Area: Toronto Campus at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4N 1T7, and West Campus at 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L5E 2E6. The Toronto Campus serves ages two through Grade 12, while the West Campus serves PK through Grade 7.

Stages
La p'tite école (age 2-Grade 1); Junior School (Grades 2-5); Senior School - Collège (Grade 6-Level II); Senior School - Lycée (Level III-V). West Campus offers PK-Grade 7.

Type
Two-campus, co-educational bilingual school that is an International Baccalaureate World School offering curricula from France and Ontario under the IB framework.

Pupil Nationality Mix
40+ nationalities represented (families come from 40+ countries).

Additional learning support
The Learning Forum provides resource teachers, educational technology integrators, guidance counselors, social skills consultants and librarians to support students and offer differentiated instruction and wellbeing support.

Country affiliation
Canada
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students wear uniforms, purchased through the TFS Shop on the Toronto campus, the exclusive supplier of all TFS uniform items.

Food Options
A hot lunch program is available; Senior School has a cafeteria.

House System
Houses are school-wide and start in Pre-Kindergarten; students are assigned to a house when they enter TFS and remain in that house throughout their education.

Governance and Ownership
The TFS Board of Directors provides strategic advice and financial oversight for the School. The Head of School reports to the Board. Board committees include Audit and Finance, Nominating and Governance, Sustainability and Property, and West Campus Advisory Committee.
Fees

Annual tuition at Canada's International School (Toronto French School) ranges from CAD 30,240 to CAD 41,280 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee (non‑refundable): CAD 200 for domestic applicants from Moyenne Section onward; CAD 250 for applicants living abroad. For applicants to Grades 6–12 an application fee of CAD 250 is listed.

Tuition fees — Toronto campus (annual / payment options)

- Jardin d'éveil (full day, lunch included)
- Annual tuition: CAD 24,230.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 0.
- Total annual fees (tuition + resource): CAD 24,230.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 363 (applied when paying in one instalment by the single‑payment deadline).
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 8,077 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 2,242 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 528.

- Prématernelle (full day, lunch included)
- Annual tuition: CAD 31,890.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 32,340.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 485.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 10,780 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 2,993 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 704.

- Moyenne section & Grande section de maternelle
- Annual tuition: CAD 35,870.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 36,320.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 545.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 12,107 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 3,361 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 791.

- Niveau I – Niveau III (4ème à 2nde)
- Annual tuition: CAD 37,830.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 38,280.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 574.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 12,760 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 3,543 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 834.

- Niveaux IV & V (1ère et Terminale)
- Annual tuition: CAD 40,830.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 41,280.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 619.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 13,760 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 3,820 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 899.

Tuition fees — West (Mississauga) campus (annual / payment options)

- Prématernelle (full day, lunch included)
- Annual tuition: CAD 22,710.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 23,160.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 347.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 7,720 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 2,143 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 505.

- Moyenne section & Grande section de maternelle
- Annual tuition: CAD 29,790.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 30,240.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 454.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 10,080 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 2,799 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 659.

- De la 1re à la 7e année (CP à 5ème) incluse
- Annual tuition: CAD 32,960.
- Annual resource fee: CAD 450.
- Total annual fees: CAD 33,410.
- Single‑payment discount (1.5%): CAD 501.
- Three‑instalment plan: CAD 11,137 per instalment.
- Eleven‑instalment (monthly) plan: CAD 3,092 per month.
- Optional tuition‑refund insurance premium: CAD 728.

Initial / one‑time fees and special programme fees

- Initial registration fee (new students):
- Toronto campus (new students): CAD 9,500 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- West campus (new students): CAD 4,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- French Introductory Programme (for new students with little or no French, when applicable): CAD 4,000 (one‑time).
- Application/registration administrative charges as noted above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Three payment options are offered:
- Option A — Single payment: a single annual payment is eligible for a 1.5% discount when paid by the single‑payment deadline (deadline noted as 15 February; for new students the single‑payment deadline is 1 March).
- Option B — Three‑instalment plan: tuition is split into three instalments (the instalment amounts are shown above for each year group).
- Option C — Eleven‑instalment plan: tuition is split into 11 monthly payments (monthly amounts are shown above).
- Credit‑card administrative surcharge: 2.25% applies if paying by credit card.
- Monthly‑plan administrative fee: 1.8% administration charge applies to the 11‑monthly instalment option; if the 11 monthly instalments are paid by credit card both the 1.8% and the 2.25% card surcharge apply.
- Payment methods accepted for domestic payments include bank transfer (use the school‑issued student identification number as the account reference) and pre‑authorized automatic withdrawal; international payments are accepted via the school's Flywire payment portal. Flywire supports local payment methods and foreign exchange handling for international payers.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. TFS operates as day campuses (Toronto and West); there are no boarding/residential fees listed.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniforms and school clothing: sold through the school‑operated TFS Shop (uniform and selected school supplies/spirit wear are available for purchase).
- Optional accident insurance (IAP Kids Plus) is available for purchase; the school also strongly recommends optional Tuition Refund Insurance (premiums shown in the fee tables above are the tuition‑refund insurance amounts).
- Before‑ and after‑school care: disengagement and prorated charges apply; a specific disengagement fee of CAD 125 plus any usage fees is shown for certain changes to before/after school care arrangements.

Refunds and withdrawal (désengagement) policy

- Initial registration fee (new students): 100% non‑refundable at all times.
- Tuition refund schedule (amounts payable to the school when written withdrawal notice is received):
- From registration up to 30 April: 25% of total tuition.
- From 1 May to 30 June: 35% of total tuition.
- From 1 July up to 31 July: 65% of total tuition.
- From 1 August up to the day before classes start: 80% of total tuition.
- Withdrawal or dismissal from the first day of classes onward: 100% of total tuition.
- For before/after‑school care: specific disengagement rules apply (see the stated CAD 125 plus usage‑fees charge for certain cases). Optional Tuition Refund Insurance is recommended to cover unforeseen withdrawal scenarios.

Fee payment options (practical details)

- Domestic payers: bank transfer to the school's account using the student identification number supplied by the school; pre‑authorized debit (automatic withdrawal) is accepted.
- International payers: use the Flywire international payment portal (the school uses Flywire to accept and reconcile international payments).
- Credit card payments are accepted but incur a 2.25% administrative card fee; the 11‑month plan carries an additional 1.8% administration charge (both apply if 11 monthly instalments are paid by card).
- For any payment, families are instructed to notify the Admissions/Business Office after making transfers so receipt can be confirmed.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Canada's International School (Toronto French School) teaches IB (DP), French Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
TFS teaches the curricula of France and Ontario through the IB framework. The school leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet), the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. The French curriculum has been officially recognized by the French Ministry of Education since 1984 and is delivered from Jardin d'éveil through Grade 9 (Level II) at TFS. The Brevet examinations are offered; in 2024, 97 students participated with a 100% pass rate. The IB program is authorized to deliver the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program (DP), with a bilingual IB Diploma option. The school serves students from age two to university entrance across two campuses and about 1,500 students are enrolled.

Exam Results
Graduates receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. In Grade 9, students take the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet). IB Diploma results show 2025 pass rate 97% with an average of 33.0; 2024 92% with 33.0; 2022 100% with 36.0; 2021 94% with 34.0. All 2025 graduates were Ontario Scholars; 88% earned the Bilingual IB Diploma and 71% earned the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including Canada (e.g., University of Toronto, McGill, Queen's), the United States (e.g., Johns Hopkins, NYU, Brown) and universities in the United Kingdom and France.
Parent Experience

History
Harry Giles and Anna Por founded the Toronto French School in September 1962, opening in the basement of their home. The school grew into Canada's International School, serving about 1,500 students on two campuses from age two to university entrance. It received a royal patronage from Queen Elizabeth II in 1980, becoming the first Canadian school to be honoured in this way. In 2011 the school was renamed TFS – Canada's International School to reflect its bilingual program and international community.

Community
Two campuses serve about 1,500 students from age 2 to university entrance, with families from 40+ countries. The TFS Alumni Association comprises over 3,500 alumni in 31 countries. The community engages in events such as the Terry Fox Run, the Kermesse fundraising event, Carrousel des nations and International Weeks to celebrate world cultures.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Association organizes major fundraising and community events, including the first Kermesse in 1994, which funds principal needs. Le Marché d'hiver and the Guinguette were added in 2016 to expand holiday and cultural traditions. The Allez gala (2009) celebrated facilities improvements on the Mississauga campus. These events foster parent involvement and support school priorities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Toronto campus sits beside the Don Valley ravine, merging nature with city life. TFS operates two campuses: the Toronto Campus at 306 Lawrence Avenue East and the West Campus in Mississauga. The Master Campus Plan adds 4,658 m2 of new space across both campuses to support academics, athletics, arts and technology, including a 350-seat multipurpose auditorium and spaces such as a green lab and a green roof on the Toronto Campus. The additions also include a maker space, a music studio and a multimedia room, plus three new classrooms facing the ravine.

Sports Facilities
West Campus features a new multipurpose gym more than twice the size of the current facility, with bleachers, a viewing gallery and a direct entrance at Meredith and Atwater. Past expansions included the Senior School's pool and gymnasium.

Academic Facilities
On the Toronto Campus, the new spaces include a green lab, a maker space, a design lab, a music studio and a multimedia room, along with three new classrooms facing the ravine and a new school entrance with a reception area and multipurpose lobby.

Extra Curricular Facilities
These spaces support assemblies, clubs, athletics and arts, with a 350-seat auditorium for events, a maker space, a design lab and a music studio, plus the gym on West Campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
TFS is the only full-continuum International Baccalaureate world school in Canada for French and English. It is co-educational, bilingual and internationally minded since 1962. It teaches the curricula of France and Ontario within the IB framework. Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma are offered.

Arts & Creative
The Arts at TFS includes writing, song, dance, drama and visual arts. The Senior School hosts notable arts events throughout the year, including a dance show and MAD Night (music, art and drama). Arts council members organize the Senior School's artistic life and help stage these activities, culminating in MAD Night.

Cultural & Language
Students become bilingual in French and English, and third language classes begin in Grade 6. Trips and exchanges broaden intercultural competencies and develop a global perspective. The school teaches the French and Ontario curricula within the IB framework, connecting learning to world issues and citizenship.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and assemblies are integral to school life, and leadership opportunities are embedded across all grades. Arts council members organize the Senior School's artistic life and MAD Night, reflecting student interests. Clubs reflect student interests and actions, contributing to the social fabric of campus life.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a long-term, outside-TFS service component during the Diploma years, including volunteering with Habitat for Humanity or in long-term care facilities. The PYP Exhibit (Grade 5) requires groups to research a world issue, identify actions and present their findings to parents, teachers and peers. Overnight trips start in Grade 3 to develop citizenship, intercultural understanding and leadership, with some experiences contributing to visiting communities.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core part of the TFS student experience, with leadership roles embedded in every branch and grade. In the Senior School, students can lead through athletics, arts, clubs, governance and houses, including prefect, club head or house head roles. Mentorship and assemblies support discussion of citizenship and world issues as part of student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical activity is central at TFS, with 80+ competitive teams and a full Under-9 athletics program. The school uses Frazer Field, a 25-metre swimming pool and multiple gymnasia across campuses to support sport and fitness. Physical education is part of the regular curriculum up to Grade 9, with swimming, gymnastics and ice-skating included as appropriate.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are the founding languages of instruction. All students graduate bilingual in English and French. Third language classes are available starting in Grade 6. Curricula from France and Ontario are taught through the International Baccalaureate framework.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and French. It offers bilingual education across two campuses. TFS is the only full-continuum International Baccalaureate world school for French and English in Canada. The curricula of France and Ontario are taught through the IB framework, leading to the French National Brevet diploma, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma.

Immersion Programs
Introductory French is available from JK through Grade 7 for learners with little or no prior French. New learners join introductory French classes while still following their grade's curriculum, with more integration into regular classes over time. Introductory French teachers speak French daily and encourage students to use French across the school day. By graduation, all our students are fully bilingual in English and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Login or create your TFS account. Create your TFS account, or skip to step 2 if you already have an account. The Admissions Office handles applications for both the Toronto campus and the West campus, from Jardin d'éveil (age 2) to Grade 12. Access the admissions portal to begin your application. 2. Apply. After you have an account, log in to the admissions portal to start your application using the Start your application link. An application fee applies for some grades (Grade 2–5: $250); Jardin d'éveil has no application fee. 3. Information by Grade. Grade-by-grade timelines and requirements are listed: Step 1: Application; Step 2: Assessment; Step 3: Online Family Interview (for some grades) or Online Interview; Step 4: Decision. 4. Decision. Admissions decisions are communicated via email on the grade-specific date, commonly February 20, 2026. 5. Scholarship. The Entrance Scholarship Program offers full scholarships for Grades 7 and above to Canadian residents based on academic merit, community involvement and financial need. The deadline for the 2026–2027 school year is December 1, 2025. Applications require an Apple Financial Services assessment by December 1, 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Scholarship Committee interview in February 2026. Scholarships are renewable through graduation if the student maintains an average of 80% and meets conditions.

Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships are full scholarships for students entering Grade 7 and above and are open to Canadian residents only. Scholarships are renewable through graduation if the student maintains an average of 80% and meets the conditions. Eligibility requires strong academic standing, involvement in school and/or community, and financial need as assessed by Apple Financial Services. The deadline to submit scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 year is December 1, 2025. To apply, complete the online application and provide: the most recent report cards (current year and the previous two years) showing a minimum A average; the Confidential School Report; two letters of recommendation; a 300-word personal statement; participation in a group assessment (math, English and French if applicable) and a campus tour; and a financial assessment to Apple Financial Services by December 1, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee in February 2026. Scholarships are intended for domestic applicants only.
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