• Academic excellence 
• Bilingual education
• International Baccalaureate
• Diverse, co-educational environment
• International perspective
• Strong athletics program and varied co-curricular activities
• Success of our graduates of 2009
  

   

  Academic excellence 

  TFS is known for its high educational standards and challenging program. TFS is inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, accredited by the Ministry of Education in France up to Grade 10, and accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization at the diploma level.

  TFS is known for excellence in French and English. Our students take standardized English tests (designed for English as a first language students) and regularly perform on average one or two grade levels ahead of the Canadian norm. Our students’ marks in English have also consistently been higher than the international average at the IB exams.
  
  
  

  Bilingual education

  TFS offers a unique bilingual education. Our program aims to teach French and English at the first language level.  TFS is accredited by the Ministry of Education from France, which attests to the standards of bilingualism we achieve. In 2009, 99% of our students passed the Brevet des Collèges in Grade 10, a French National Exam that demands a level of fluency comparable to native fluency. Many of our students also complete the Bilingual IB Diploma.

  The great majority of our students who enroll do not speak French. Our introductory program is designed for students from age two to Grade 7 who have no previous exposure to French. Within one year of our intensive instruction in small classes, Intro students are ready to join the regular program the following year.

  Our students are taught completely in French from age two until Grade 1, when English is introduced.  From Grade 2 onward, approximately two-thirds of the program is conducted in French and one-third is taught in English. By the time TFS students reach their first year of high school, they are capable of studying any subject in French or English.
  
  To read about the Benefits of the Bilingual Brain, click here.
  
  
  

  International Baccalaureate top

At TFS, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program is mandatory. This enriched program offered during the last two years of high school is highly regarded by universities throughout the world and considered excellent preparation for university.

TFS students are particularly successful at obtaining the IB Diploma. For 2009, 98% of all TFS candidates were successful in obtaining their IB Diploma. This success rate is consistent with the average rate of successful Diploma candidates in the last five years (99%), and compares very favourably to an overall world pass rate that averages 80% for the last five years. 

A unique feature of our School is that students can graduate with a Bilingual IB Diploma. And in fact, more than half of our students choose to pursue the Bilingual IB Diploma. 

TFS offers a real-world environment. The School is co-educational because we believe that boys and girls learn best together and from each other. TFS is a non-denominational school and welcomes students and staff from all cultures and religions. Recent research showed that our families represent over 60 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and speak more than 30 different languages at home. This diversity is also reflected in our faculty. TFS teachers bring their skill sets and a passion for teaching from all over the world. 
Read about the benefits of the co-educational environment.

Children educated at TFS will emerge with an international perspective that sets them on a path to a bright future. TFS students benefit from the atmosphere at TFS. Students and teachers represent different parts of the world and the academic program is also diverse, as it combines the curriculum from Ontario, France and the IB. 

Athletics are an integral component of life at TFS. Physical and health education is part of the curriculum up to Level II, after which it becomes optional. TFS has more than 40 competitive sports teams and competes for championships in swimming, softball, gymnastics, cross-country, badminton, track & field, basketball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. Recreational sports vary by season but may include softball, badminton, basketball, soccer, swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, floor hockey, groove dancing and rock climbing.

The wide range of co-curricular activities offered at TFS enrich the educational experience of students.  Younger students benefit from varied activities, clubs, workshops and presentations by special guests. At the Senior School, TFS offers a wide range of clubs, including our very successful Debating Club, Classics Club and Model United Nations. In addition, there are many other special interest clubs such as chess, language clubs, robotics and opera.  Music options include choir, wind and string ensembles, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble and guitar club. Students have the opportunity to develop their talents in acting, singing, dance, set décor, etc. in a major drama production. There are also numerous shorter drama productions. Students get involved in their Student Council as well as in the school newspaper and the Yearbook.  

TFS students distinguish themselves while at TFS. The results of our recent graduating class illustrate how well prepared our students are for success. In 2009:

• 98% of all TFS candidates earned the IB diploma; 
• 95% of our graduates attained averages above 80% on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, distinguishing them as Ontario Scholars 
• 50% of our graduates achieved averages above 90% on courses completed at TFS

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