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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.tfs.ca

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

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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
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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.
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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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