Application Process

List of 6 items.

• Jardin d'éveil

  Grade	Birth Year	Application Deadline
  Jardin d'éveil	2022	December 1, 2023

  
  Step 1: Application

  • Complete the online application form including:
    • Current photo (headshot only)
    • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or passport)
    • There is no application fee for Jardin d'éveil

  
  

  Step 2: Get to Know You Visit

  • Once the application is received, the Admissions Office will contact you regarding the Get to Know You session on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
  • Sessions are 30 minutes long. Children will have the chance to engage in various play activities so we can get to know your child and family better.

   

  Step 3: Decision

  • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 23, 2024.
  • 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.

  
  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.

• Pre-Kindergarten

  Grade	Birth Year	Application Deadline
  Pre-Kindergarten	2021	December 1, 2023

  
  

  Step 1: Application

  • Complete the online application form including:
    • Current photo (headshot only)
    • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or passport)
    • There is no application fee for Pre-Kindergarten

  
  

  Step 2: Get to Know You Visit

  • Once the application is received, the Admissions Office will contact you regarding the Get to Know You session on Saturday, January 13, 2024 (West Campus) or Saturday, January 20, 2024 (Toronto campus).
  • Sessions are 30 minutes long. Children will have the chance to engage in various play activities so we can get to know your child and family better.

   

  Step 3: Decision

  • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 23, 2024.

  
  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.
  

• Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1

  
  

  Grade	Birth Year	Application Deadline
  Junior Kindergarten	2020	November 15, 2023
  Senior Kindergarten	2019	November 15, 2023
  Grade 1	2018	November 15, 2023

  
  
  Step 1: Application

  • Complete the online application form including:
    • Current photo (headshot only)
    • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or passport)
    • Current report card (if applicable)
    • Two most recent end-of-year report cards (if applicable)
    • Confidential assessment requested from the student's current school (for candidates applying to SK and Grade 1).
    • Application fee of $250 by credit card

  
  

  Step 2: Individual Assessment and Interview

  • Individual screenings and virtual family interviews for JK, SK and Grade 1 candidates will be scheduled from October 16 to December 11, 2023. We will contact you shortly beforehand to schedule a 30 minute morning appointment for your child.

   

  Step 3: Play Day
  

  • In order to get to know your child better, we invite him/her to attend a 1 hour group play session on Saturday, November 25, 2023 (Toronto) or Saturday, January 13, 2024 for West Campus applicants.

  
  Step 4: Decision
  

  • Admissions decisions for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1 will be communicated via email on Friday, February 23, 2024. 

  
  

  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.

• Grade 2 to 5

  Grade	Birth Year	Application Deadline
  Grade 2	2017	December 1, 2023
  Grade 3	2016	December 1, 2023
  Grade 4	2015	December 1, 2023
  Grade 5	2014	December 1, 2023

  
  
  Step 1: Application

  • Complete the online application form including:
    • Current photo (headshot only)
    • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or passport)
    • Current report card 
    • Two most recent end-of-year report cards (if applicable)
    • Confidential school report requested from the student’s current school
    • Application fee of $250 by credit card

  
  

  Step 2: Assessment

  • Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be invited to an assessment on Saturday, January 13, 2024 (West Campus) or Saturday, January 27, 2024 (Toronto campus).
  • The assessment includes math, English (reading and writing), French (where applicable) and a group activity.

   

  Step 3: Interview

  • Grade 2 candidates will be invited to a virtual family interview and Grade 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 23, 2024

  
  

  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.

• Grade 6 to 12

  Grade	Application Deadline
  Grades 6 - 12	December 1, 2023

  
  
  Step 1: Application

  • Complete the online application form including:
    • Current photo (headshot only)
    • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or passport)
    • Current report card 
    • Two most recent end-of-year report cards (if applicable)
    • Confidential school report requested from the student’s current school
    • SSAT score for students entering Grades 6 to 12. For native French-speaking students with limited English fluency and students in French-accredited schools, alternative assessment arrangements can be made directly with TFS.
    • Application fee of $250 by credit card

  
  

  Step 2: Assessment
  

  • All candidates are required to write the SSAT. In order for results to reach the school in a timely fashion, the SSAT should be written before December 31, 2023. 
  • Results should be sent to TFS - Canada’s International School, ID #7685. 
  • While we do not encourage any special tutoring for the SSAT, we do suggest applicants use the resources available through the SSAT Practice Portal to familiarize themselves with the test format, scoring and time limits. The portal also provides opportunities to practise the test before writing the actual SSAT.
  • Select students will be invited to write a French test (if applicable) on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
  • For native French-speaking students with limited English proficiency and students in French-accredited schools, the Admissions Office will be in touch in order to make alternative assessment arrangements.

   

  
  Step 3: Group Activity and Tour
  

  • Saturday, January 27, 2024.
  • Select students will be invited to participate in a group activity followed by a school tour with our Senior School students.
    
    

  Step 4: Interview
  

  • Select candidates will be invited to a virtual parent and student interview. 

  
  Step 5: Decision
  

  • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 23, 2024.

  
  

  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.

• 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 2024-2025 school year is December 1, 2023.