Entrance Scholarship Program

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

• Why TFS?

  • As the pioneer of French immersion in Canada, TFS provides an exceptional bilingual education that is academically rigorous and balanced. Our students graduate fully bilingual in French and English, and obtain the French Brevet and internationally recognized IB Diploma. Learn more about the IB program and about the French program.
  • Consistent with TFS’ yearly results, 100% of our graduates of 2023 were distinguished as Ontario Scholars (averages of 80%+) and 95% were eligible to receive the Bilingual or Advanced Bilingual Diploma.
  • Not surprisingly, 100% of our 2023 graduates received university offers of choice.
  • Renowned for our strength in academics and languages, TFS also offers a wealth of co-curricular activities, including sports, arts and opportunities to engage in social/community action. Our students become friends for life, and in our co-educational environment, boys and girls learn teamwork, teambuilding and cooperative behaviour together.
  • TFS prepares its students to enter the university and career of their choice, while becoming engaged citizens of the world.

• Who should apply?

  • Students who will be entering Grade 7 or above in September 2024 and who don’t currently attend TFS.
  • Entrance scholars will be selected based on academic merit, involvement in their school and/or community, as well as financial need.
  • Academic eligibility: candidates should be able to demonstrate a minimum A average in the past two academic years.
  • Financial eligibility: We define financial need as a family’s inability to pay for even a portion of TFS’ tuition fees. The Entrance Scholarships are meant to provide an enriched learning opportunity to an exceptional student who would not otherwise have the resources to attend TFS.
  • As financial need depends on the circumstances and composition of each family, no firm thresholds are set. However, families (including single parents and recent arrivals to Canada) are strongly encouraged to apply if their annual income is less than $80,000.
  • Students currently in immersion or French schools are strongly urged to apply, as well as those in English-language schools (applying to Grade 7). Grade 7 entrance scholars who are not fluent in French will enter our special Intro program for the first year, which follows the regular curriculum but with a special focus on language acquisition. This is offered at our West Campus in Mississauga; busing may be available.
  • Scholarships are intended for domestic applicants only, defined as students living in Canada at the time of application. It is the responsibility of the family to obtain any visa/permits necessary to live and study in Canada.

• How to Apply?

  TFS is currently accepting scholarship applications for candidates to begin their studies with us in September 2024. To start, please complete our online application. In addition to completing the application form, student candidates and their parents will be asked to:
  

  • Submit the most recent report card and the previous two years’ final reports. The academic record should demonstrate a minimum A average. Include any special awards or records of achievement.
  • Send the Confidential School Report to their current school to be completed and forwarded directly to TFS.
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation. These can be from a teacher, school administrator, coach or other adult (non-family member) who is knowledgeable about the student’s strengths, accomplishments, special interests and potential.
  • Submit a 300-word student personal statement, helping us to get to know candidates better and why they want to join TFS.
  • 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. 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.
  • Select students will be invited to write a French test (if applicable).
  • Submit a financial assessment application to Apple Financial by December 15, 2023. A Scholarship Committee will review all applications. Selected candidates will be invited to attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee in February 2024.

• FAQ / Terms and Conditions

  How many scholarships are available? What are the chances of my child being selected?
  TFS plans to award one new scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. The eligibility criteria for our Entrance Scholarships are quite narrow.
  
  Therefore, if your child has a strong academic/community involvement record and demonstrated financial need, we strongly encourage you to apply.
  
  What does financial need mean? I make a decent income, but could never afford to send my child to private school.
  The Entrance Scholarships are meant to provide an enriched learning opportunity to an exceptional student who would not otherwise have the resources to reach their full potential.
  
  As financial need depends on the circumstances and composition of each family, no firm thresholds are set. However, families (including single parents and recent arrivals to Canada) are strongly encouraged to apply if their annual income is less than $80,000.