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Grades Nursery/Toddler — 12 — Toronto, ON (Map)
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TFS - Canada's International School
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TFS - Canada's International School ADMISSIONS


TFS - Canada's International School has a competitive admissions process, with popular entry grades including NS, PS, and JK. Admission is more selective than many other schools, with potential requirements of interviews and exams. Families praise TFS for exceptional support in bilingual education, especially for non-French-speaking households.

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Insider community voices

Hear directly from TFS - Canada's International School community as they share insights into the Admissions.

Armaan Jain, Alum, TFS - Canada's International School - text snippet underneath video thumbnail - admissions
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Armaan Jain

Gives three reasons to recommend the school to other families.

Facts and analysis

VISITING THE SCHOOL

TFS - Canada's International School will host its next open house on October 7, 2026.

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The final deadline is December 1, 2026 for Day entry at TFS - Canada's International School. Mid-year entry option is also available.

Entry is typically for the beginning of the next school year in September.

  • Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
    Month TFS - Canada's International School Other schools
    Fixed deadline Fixed deadline Rolling admissions
    September 0% 90% of all other schools have rolling admissions
    October Less than 1%
    November 1%
    December Day deadline: December 1, 2026
    		 7%
    January 2%
    February 1%
    March 2%
    April Less than 1%
    May Less than 1%
    June Less than 1%
    July 0%
    August Less than 1%

  • Why it matters

    The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

ENTRY GRADES

The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) NS, PS and JK.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) NS, PS and 9 (for the same grades offered at TFS - Canada's International School).

  • Breakdown by grade

    Entry grade Number of openings available: Day
    TFS - Canada's International School Average of all other schools
    Nursery/Toddler 28 - 30 25
    Preschool 12 - 20 19
    JK 12 - 15 15
    SK 12 - 15 9
    Gr. 1 10 - 15 10
    Gr. 2 5 - 10 8
    Gr. 3 5 - 10 8
    Gr. 4 5 - 10 8
    Gr. 5 5 - 10 9
    Gr. 6 5 - 10 9
    Gr. 7 5 - 10 16
    Gr. 8 5 - 10 9
    Gr. 9 5 - 10 24
    Gr. 10 5 - 10 12
    Gr. 11 5 - 10 12
    Gr. 12 - 12

  • Why it matters

    Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.

ACCEPTANCE RATE

30% of all applications are accepted.

Admissions at TFS - Canada's International School is more competitive than the majority of the schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Acceptance rate: Day
    TFS - Canada's International School Average of all other schools
    Nursery/Toddler 0% 35%
    Preschool 0% 38%
    JK 0% 41%
    SK 0% 37%
    Gr. 1 0% 39%
    Gr. 2 0% 37%
    Gr. 3 0% 37%
    Gr. 4 0% 38%
    Gr. 5 0% 38%
    Gr. 6 0% 37%
    Gr. 7 0% 41%
    Gr. 8 0% 38%
    Gr. 9 0% 43%
    Gr. 10 0% 40%
    Gr. 11 0% 39%
    Gr. 12 0% 37%

  • What TFS - Canada's International School says it looks for in students

    High average to excellent academic performance; motivated and determined; respectful of others; positive attitude; makes a positive contribution to TFS; values a bilingual education; internationally minded; parents are committed to the TFS vision, mission and values.

  • Why it matters

    A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admissions process may require an interview and an entrance exam.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at TFS - Canada's International School and how they compare with other schools.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Required by TFS - Canada's International School % of schools requiring
    Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay
    Nursery/Toddler - - - - - Interview: 8%
    Preschool - - - - - Interview: 18%, Exam: 1%
    JK - - - - - Interview: 34%, Exam: 4%
    SK - - - - - Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
    Gr. 1 - - - - - Interview: 49%, Exam: 13%, Essay: 1%
    Gr. 2 - - - - Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
    Gr. 3 - - - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 18%, Essay: 3%
    Gr. 4 - - - Interview: 54%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 20%, Essay: 4%
    Gr. 5 - - - Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 5%
    Gr. 6 - - - Interview: 58%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 7%
    Gr. 7 - - - Interview: 60%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 8 - - - Interview: 61%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
    Gr. 9 - - - Interview: 48%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 10 - - - Interview: 46%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 11 - - - Interview: 46%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 11%
    Gr. 12 - - - Interview: 41%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 15%, Essay: 10%

  • Application fee: $250

    Registration fee: $9,500

    Deposit: N/A


    Description:

    Complete the online application.

  • Why it matters

    Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.

 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


It became very clear as we were looking at TFS compared to other bilingual schools in the GTA that they offered a lot of support for families and students who do not speak French at home. Our family does not use French at home, and there was a concern that the kids would struggle going to school in a language we don't use in the household. But TFS explained the process during the open houses and since then as well, now that we’ve been a family there for six years. The support has been excellent, and my kids are bilingual now. The programmatic and pedagogical things they have in place are wonderful.
—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)
 

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