Lycée Français Toronto is a French Curriculum / American Curriculum school in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1995. Annual tuition ranges from $16,279 to $18,250 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
AEFE bursaries available for French citizen students enrolled at LFT, applied via the SCOLAIDE website or in person at the Consulate General of France in Toronto. LFT Bursaries available for families facing unforeseen circumstances not covered by AEFE bursaries, reviewed by independent organisation Apple Financial Services. AEFE Scholarships also available via SCOLAIDE or the Consulate.
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About
Lycée Français Toronto is a French international school in Toronto serving students aged 2 to 18, offering a bilingual French-English curriculum from kindergarten and preparing students for the French Baccalaureate. Founded in 1995 by Franco-Ontarian parents and accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE, the school delivers core subjects in French by native French teachers with daily English instruction by native English teachers. Graduates typically master three languages and gain access to leading universities across Canada, the United States, France, and beyond.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual French-English instruction from kindergarten with native-speaker teachers in both languages; AEFE-accredited French Baccalaureate preparation; progressive multilingual programme with up to four languages (French, English, plus Spanish, German, Mandarin, or Italian); university counsellor specialising in North American and European admissions; graduates regularly access Harvard, University of Toronto, McGill, Sciences Po, and École Polytechnique.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | CAD 16,279~$ 11,970 |
| Grades 6-9 | CAD 17,301~$ 12,721 |
| Pre-K to SK | CAD 16,279~$ 11,970 |
| Grades 10-12 | CAD 18,250~$ 13,419 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: CA$22,300 - 25,000. Application fee: $219.
Admissions Process
- 1Discover LFT via Open House events in October and November or individual visits arranged with the Admissions Manager. Step 2: Apply online via the admissions portal, uploading birth certificate and recent report cards and paying the non-refundable CAD 300 application fee. Step 3: The Admissions Committee reviews the application; students from AEFE-accredited schools are assessed on report cards only; others attend a meet-and-greet (Kindergarten) or admissions test (Grade 1+). Step 4: Admissions decisions communicated mid-February; enrollment is complete when a parent signs the contract online and the CAD 6,500 enrollment deposit is paid. Step 5: During summer, families receive information on books, hot lunch, bus registration, after-school care, and extracurricular activities.
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School Day
The High School day runs from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm, representing up to 40 hours of instructional time per week. The year comprises three trimesters.
Student Life
No uniform is required. A dress code applies: all members of the school community must wear decent and appropriate clothing and undergarments must not be visible.
Two meal options: lunch boxes brought from home or hot meals served by Kids Cuisine Santé. Pizza lunches are served on Wednesdays with funds raised supporting school projects; registration via the Parent Portal. For TPS-PS, hot meals and snacks registration is mandatory unless there is an allergy. The school is nut-free and Nutella-free.
Wellbeing & Safety
Student mental wellbeing is supported through the Vie Scolaire department, which coordinates support for students in collaboration with teachers and the administration, providing a safe school life environment.
The Vie Scolaire department is responsible for safety and security on campus, manages absences and family communications, handles conflicts, and provides personal assistance supporting individual and collective student needs.
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School Background
Private Canadian non-profit institution contracted by AEFE. Governed by a board of directors and the head of school. The board has nine voting members: six Parent Directors and three External Directors.