Canada's International School (Toronto French School) is a IB PYP / IB MYP / IB Diploma / French Curriculum / Canadian Curriculum school in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1962. Annual tuition ranges from $22,378 to $30,547 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Full entrance scholarships are available for students entering Grade 7 and above, open to Canadian residents only. Eligibility requires strong academic standing (minimum A average), community involvement, and demonstrated financial need assessed by Apple Financial Services. Scholarships are renewable through graduation if the student maintains an average of 80%. Application deadline for 2026–2027 is December 1, 2025. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the Scholarship Committee in February 2026.
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About
Toronto French School (Canada's International School) is a bilingual, co-educational day school serving approximately 1,500 students aged 2 to 18 across two campuses in Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario. It delivers the French and Ontario curricula within the IB framework, leading to the Diplôme National du Brevet, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. As the only full-continuum IB World School for French and English in Canada, TFS draws families from over 40 countries and has held recognition from the French Ministry of Education since 1984.
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Why Families Choose
TFS is the only full-continuum IB World School for French and English in Canada. Students graduate bilingual (French and English) and can earn the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma alongside the OSSD and Diplôme National du Brevet. The French curriculum has been recognised by the French Ministry of Education since 1984. The school operates two campuses serving ages 2–18 and draws families from 40+ countries.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Niveau I–III (Toronto) | CAD 38,280~$ 28,147 |
| Niveaux IV & V (Toronto) | CAD 41,280~$ 30,353 |
| Prématernelle (Toronto) | CAD 32,340~$ 23,779 |
| Jardin d'éveil (Toronto) | CAD 24,230~$ 17,816 |
| Grades 1–7 (West Campus) | CAD 33,410~$ 24,566 |
| Prématernelle (West Campus) | CAD 23,160~$ 17,029 |
| Moyenne/Grande section de maternelle (Toronto) | CAD 36,320~$ 26,706 |
| Moyenne/Grande section de maternelle (West Campus) | CAD 30,240~$ 22,235 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$30,240 - 41,280. Application fee: $185.
Admissions Process
- 1Create a TFS account or log in to the admissions portal. 2. Submit application via the portal (application fee applies for some grades). 3. Assessment stage. 4. Online Family Interview or Online Interview (for some grades). 5. Admissions decision communicated by email on grade-specific date (commonly February 20, 2026).
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Student Life
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.
All students wear uniforms, purchased exclusively through the TFS Shop on the Toronto campus.
A hot lunch program is available; Senior School has a cafeteria.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Learning Forum provides guidance counsellors, social skills consultants, resource teachers, educational technology integrators and librarians to support student wellbeing and differentiated instruction.
Student Demographics
School Background
The TFS Board of Directors provides strategic advice and financial oversight. Board committees include Audit and Finance, Nominating and Governance, Sustainability and Property, and West Campus Advisory Committee. The Head of School reports to the Board.
Royal patronage from Queen Elizabeth II