TFS - Canada's International School Student Makeup: Enrolment and Class Size

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TFS - Canada's International School Student Body

TFS - Canada's International School has a larger student body than most Canadian private schools and is co-educational. A small percentage of students currently come from outside Canada. Families and alumni describe the school’s community as diverse, respectful, welcoming, and supportive, with students actively influencing school life.

Facts and analysis

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Total enrollment

1,500 students attend TFS - Canada's International School.

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TFS - Canada's International School (TFS) has a larger student body than 99% of all schools we cover.

Breakdown by grade

Grade	Enrollment
Grade	TFS - Canada's International School	Median of all other schools
Nursery/Toddler	30	15
Preschool	50	19
JK	70	16
SK	80	16
Gr. 1	80	17
Gr. 2	88	16
Gr. 3	88	16
Gr. 4	88	16
Gr. 5	88	18
Gr. 6	90	18
Gr. 7	90	19
Gr. 8	105	20
Gr. 9	105	33
Gr. 10	95	36
Gr. 11	95	40
Gr. 12	95	40

Grade	Enrollment
Grade	TFS - Canada's International School
Nursery/Toddler	30
Preschool	50
JK	70
SK	80
K	-
Gr. 1	80
Gr. 2	88
Gr. 3	88
Gr. 4	88
Gr. 5	88
Gr. 6	90
Gr. 7	90
Gr. 8	105
Gr. 9	105
Gr. 10	95
Gr. 11	95
Gr. 12	95

Why it matters

While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).

Gender

Both girls and boys attend.

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This makes TFS - Canada's International School (TFS) like 90% of other schools we cover.

Why it matters

A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).

International Students

5% of students come from outside Canada.

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See how this ranks TFS - Canada's International School (TFS) below.

Why it matters

A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).

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.

Students join a diverse, respectful, and welcoming community.

Observations from students, parents, and alumni indicate that TFS has cultivated an environment where respect for diversity and community connections are fundamental values.

TFS has very diverse students and there are different versions of what it means to be diverse, but I think for the most part it was just diverse skill sets. So it was whether these students were bilingual, whether they were trilingual, whether they were athletes and also participated in clubs or they were athletes and had amazing academics, I think the main character trait would be diverse. I think the value of respect and diversity, those two, I guess they go hand in hand, were the ones that I really saw on a day to day basis.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

I would say that the school is respectful. I think that they do a very good job. And I definitely saw that arc change as I was there starting back in 2005. It was definitely a different time, whether it be a political climate or just everyone's opinions. And I really saw the school change in the way that they treat their students and how well they're able to respect everyone's diversity. So respect would definitely be the first one. I think caring would be the second. I think that whenever there were difficult times, difficult situations, whether it was with myself, it was with my younger brother, who's also in TFS or with any of my peers. I think that in general, TFS did a very good job at making sure that they care about what's going on in your personal life, but also maintaining those respectful boundaries and maintaining your privacy and really just helping you accommodate you while you're at school.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

Sometimes my children will say that they're Franco-Ontarian, and that's because they are part of a community that speaks French, and they feel a sense of belonging. It's very interesting to watch how the culture and language give them insight into a culture that is not the one we have at home. Like our family, there are other families that don't have family members in the GTA or even in Canada, so we have each other. We are a community, and I feel in a way we're a village at the West Campus. The kids see their friends outside of school, and language has been a catalyst for them to find their place in the world.

—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)

I think that especially in my older years, just as I was able to appreciate those types of things more so than in my younger years. Right. When you're a kid, that's not something that you pay attention to. But diversity and respect were definitely something I saw, something that TFS was really trying to accomplish and make sure that their families knew about it. That the current students and staff knew and that no matter what your background, no matter what your skill level and what it could be that you're being respected and you're being treated as you should be.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

TFS is not a one size fits all. That’s what I learned over my 15 plus years of being there. I think that I had the opportunity to be part of the class that was only about 68 to 70 people. So really in that type of small community, you really are able to build unique relationships with all the teachers and even just other staff, whether it be the administration, whether it be the cafeteria staff, it's like you're really able to build these personal relationships with everyone in the community. And it really just makes the experience that more enjoyable.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

TFS is co-ed, which has been important for our family, as both our son and daughter attend. The sense of belonging and the international perspective make TFS stand out.

—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)

The families at the school are very welcoming and warm. New families are immediately brought into the fold, invited for playdates, and partnered with mentor families. The Parents Association organizes events like breakfasts, and on the first day of school, new students are welcomed warmly. Staff members, including the principal, know the students by name, and this warmth makes the kids feel comfortable seeking help from various staff members. It's a really wonderful aspect of the school.

—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)

I think that something that people might find surprising is just how tight of a community it actually is. And that even though you're in this building with so many other students, it's that you really feel like you're part of the community and that you belong and you start to recognize every face and every other face recognizes you. And I guess that ties back to being able to create relationships with teachers and you want to create relationships, but it's also big enough to the point where not everyone gets along. That's just life. And if you need that space from people and you don't want to have everyone in your face, you totally get that as well.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

Students have a voice in shaping school life.

Feedback from the TFS community suggests that there are robust platforms for students to voice concerns and see meaningful changes, facilitating active engagement and a sense of ownership over their school experience.

As someone who spent my entire life there, and my brother who is going to finish up in two years and has spent his entire life there, that there weren't many things that came up that couldn't be addressed or couldn't be dealt with in a very meaningful manner. So I would say that that's the reason it would be to just take advantage of all the opportunities available and it would also be to take that step to create your own opportunities if that certain opportunity isn't available to you.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

Originally, there wasn't much of a platform that could be used to really help students, like voice their opinions, voice their concerns. But I think that as I moved to my older years and I'm sure now over the last two years, it's only gotten better. It offers students more platform to voice their opinions to the administration and really get that ground level experience and tell them what's working, what's not working, and just hopefully then seeing that feedback in play. So I think that's one thing I'd like to see change, and I believe, fingers crossed, it's still going on.

—Armaan Jain, alum (see full interview)

Family involvement and extended support networks are significant benefits.

Testimonies from families highlight the exceptional support and collaborative opportunities provided by TFS to both students and parents, contributing to a close-knit, supportive school community.

Our family likes to volunteer at the school sometimes, and one thing that stood out to me is how supportive the school staff, the teachers, and the administration are to parents. In the Grade 1 class, a mother who is a doctor led meditation sessions, and another parent started violin lessons for students. Teachers will happily reach out to discuss a student’s progress and how parents can support them at home, especially if the parents don’t speak French. The level of collaboration at the school has been unexpected and deeply appreciated.

—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)

When we were looking for a school, we were focused on practical decisions like bilingual education, location, and commute. We weren’t thinking about ourselves, but now, six years in, we realize the importance of fitting in with the community. We feel so supported and have built a close group of friends. For families without relatives in Canada, this international school community fills an essential role. The shared values of the school have connected us with others, and the friendships we’ve made have been invaluable.

—Kristen Bechara, parent (beginning in Preschool) (see full interview)

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