Admissions

Application Process

TFS’ mission is to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind.

In just a few steps, you can put your child on the path toward an outstanding education. The Admissions team is here to help you through the process.

The Admissions Office, located on our Toronto campus, handles applications for both the Toronto and West campuses, from Jardin d'éveil Hafez (age 2) to Grade 12.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open in September in the Admissions Portal.

Application deadlines for the 2026-2027 school year:

Entry Grade in September 2026                                         Application deadline                         
Senior Kindergarten
Grade 1
November 15, 2025
Jardin d'éveil (age 2)
Pre-Kindergarten (age 3)
Junior Kindergarten
Grade 2 to 12
December 1, 2025











Please note that new applications for children with siblings currently attending TFS and for children of alumni are given priority in terms of space availability.

STEPS TO APPLY

Applying to TFS is a two-step process:

List of 6 items.

  • Jardin d'éveil

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Jardin d'éveil2024December 1, 2025

    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Please note there is no application fee for Jardin d'éveil.

    Step 2
    : Video Submission
    • As the final step in the application checklist, please upload your video by December 1, 2025.

    Step 3
    : Online Parent Interview

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 20, 2026.
    • Children in Jardin d’éveil will move to PK the following year on the recommendation of the principal. There is no application necessary for PK.
  • Pre-Kindergarten

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Pre-Kindergarten2023December 1, 2025

    Step 1: Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Please note there is no application fee for Pre-Kindergarten.

    Step 2: Video Submission
    • As the final step in the application checklist, please upload your video by December 1, 2025.

    Step 3: Online Parent Interview

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 20, 2026.

    Please note that children must be toilet trained by the time they start Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1


    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Junior Kindergarten2022December 1, 2025
    Senior Kindergarten2021November 15, 2025
    Grade 12020November 15, 2025


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2: Assessment
    • JK applicants: 30 minute group play session on the morning of Saturday, January 17, 2026 held at the Toronto Campus.
    • SK and Grade 1 applicants: 45 minute group play session on the morning of Saturday, November 22, 2025 held at the Toronto Campus.

    Step 3
    : Online Family Interview
    • Virtual family interviews will be scheduled from early October to late January 2026.

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 20, 2026. 
  • Grades 2 to 5

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Grade 22019December 1, 2025
    Grade 32018December 1, 2025
    Grade 42017December 1, 2025
    Grade 52016December 1, 2025


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2: Assessment
    • All candidates, for Toronto and West campuses, who meet the admissions requirements, will be invited to an assessment on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Toronto Campus.

    Step 3: Online Interview
    • Grade 2 candidates will be invited to a virtual family interview and Grades 3 to 5 candidates will be invited to a virtual parent and student interview.

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Grades 6 to 12

    GradeApplication Deadline
    Grades 6 - 12December 1, 2025


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2
    : Group Assessment
    • Saturday, February 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • All candidates, for Toronto and West campuses, who meet the admissions requirements will be invited to participate in a group assessment (math, English and French, if applicable), an activity and student-led tour, held at the Toronto Campus.

    Step 3Online Interview
    • Select candidates will be invited to a virtual parent and student interview.

    Step 4
    : Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Scholarship

    TFS offers a full entrance scholarship program for students entering Grade 7 and up who demonstrate substantial financial need, strong academic standing and community involvement. The Entrance Scholarship is open to Canadian residents only. Read more.

    The deadline to submit your scholarship application for the 2026-2027 school year is December 1, 2025.
No Gifts Policy
TFS' Admissions Office has a no-gifts policy. We respect the gesture of appreciation; however, we do not accept donations/gifts of any kind from prospective families.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 416-484-6533, ext. 4247 or by email at admissions@tfs.ca.