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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
TFS - Canada's International School

Grades Nursery/Toddler TO Gr. 12 — Toronto, ON (MAP)
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School address

  • 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 (MAP)
  • 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E2E6 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

TFS offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.

Additional notes: Students who attended the West Campus (Mississauga) have access to a TFS bus to continue their studies in the higher grades at the Toronto campus.

Our Perspective

How we see TFS - Canada's International School

The school celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2022, marking the end of an astonishing period of growth and development. The school really did start in a basement, moving from there into a range of branches throughout Toronto, in time consolidating onto the two campuses that the school occupies today. Schools don't grow that much, or that quickly, if they aren't servicing a specific need, and certainly that's true of TFS. The acronym stands for Toronto French School, which is the name that the school was founded with, though in time it was offering a lot more than the name suggested. Language remains an important part of the curriculum, though the culture of the school reaches beyond language. The environment is rich, varied, and supportive. The student body is culturally and academically diverse, all of which is encouraged through a robust bursary program.

School's Perspective

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How TFS - Canada's International School sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"TFS’ mission is to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind and the planet. As the pioneer of French immersion in Canada, our education is unparalleled in its excellence, preparing students for success in today’s global world. Bilingual and coed since 1962, TFS teaches the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework of the IB's three programs (PYP, MYP and bilingual Diploma Program). We want our students to be academically ambitious and well-rounded, with an international and intercultural perspective. Our students master French and English, while balancing rigorous science, arts and humanities programs. No prior knowledge of French is required, but all students graduate as bilingual due to our successful Intro program, offered up to Grade 7. TFS students are multi-faceted, passionate learners, who form friendships for life in our supportive community. Co-curricular programs include competitive sports, robotics, music, visual and dramatic arts. Students benefit from exceptional facilities, a 26-acre ravine and a diverse, non-denominational environment. TFS has campuses in Toronto and Mississauga."

  • High academic standards
  • Bilingual education
  • International perspective
  • Intro French program to Grade 7
  • IB World School, France and Ontario programs
  • Strong in science, math, sports and arts
  • Sports field, pool and gyms
  • Age two to University Entrance
  • Grade 7 Entrance Scholarship

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"TFS is renowned for its academics. The rigour of our curriculum — in which we teach the curricula of France and Ontario through the framework established by the IB programs — is unparalleled. Our graduates leave TFS with an education that is rich in challenge, diversity and opportunity, and they study in universities and pursue the programs of their choice."

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How people from the school’s community see TFS - Canada's International School

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Alum, Armaan Jain (2021)

Watch our alum interview with Armaan Jain to learn about the unique experience of attending TFS - Canada's International School.

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Norman Gaudet , Head of School

After working as a Principal with Le Conseil Scolaire Viamonde here in Toronto, and in Georgia before that, as well as a Director of Curriculum in Nigeria and an Athletic Director in Yemen, M. Gaudet arrived at TFS as Principal of the Senior School in 2015, bringing with him an invaluable international perspective. In August 2020, M. Gaudet stepped into his new role of Executive Director of the Learning Forum at TFS. M. Gaudet is a bilingual educator with a master’s degree in educational administration. He has more than 20 years of experience working with high school students. His passion for academic ambition is felt school-wide through his innovative and informed ideas and programs.

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