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Toronto is home to 27 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
Compare 10 international schools in Toronto, Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 30,479), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Upper Canada College (UCC) is a day school for boys in Toronto, Canada, serving students aged 5 to 18. The IB Continuum—PYP JK to Year 5, MYP Year 6 to Year 10, DP Year 11 to Year 12—runs alongside the Canadian Curriculum. The Diploma Programme has run for more than 20 years, and two Graduation Pathways complemented the IB DP. The IB Programmes develop minded learners who apply knowledge in real-world contexts. The 35-acre campus features an arena with NHL and Olympic rinks, a fitness complex, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a recital hall, a theatre and science labs. Design spaces include the Atkins Design Lab, Holmes Project Lab and Hixon Family Design Lab, with Harkness Tables and prep classrooms. Wilder and Macintosh Libraries support research, and the Wernham West Centre for Learning offers targeted supports. Norval Outdoor School spans 450 acres outside Toronto for wilderness learning. UCC provides 19 sports and 85 interscholastic teams, plus a cocurricular program with many clubs and activities.
Keystone School is a private, co-ed international school located at 186 St. George Street in Toronto's Annex. It offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through the Flexible OSSD Homeschool Program, fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, enabling the OSSD to be earned from anywhere in the world. The program is asynchronous with about 110 hours of learning material across 3–5 units; final grades are 70% coursework and 30% final assessments. Grades 9–12 provide university preparation and a University Pathways framework, with academic guidance to support course selection and university applications. The school is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidacy, with an IB Preparation and IBDP pathway announced for 2026–2027. Keystone emphasizes inquiry-based, project-based learning, small class sizes, and a campus near the University of Toronto, fostering global engagement, leadership, and service. Its campus offers field experiences and a vibrant array of clubs and committees for all students.
Branksome Hall is an independent, all‑girls IB World School in Toronto, Canada, serving around 900 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a 13‑acre urban campus in the historic Rosedale area. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across its full program for girls only: the Primary Years Programme (JK–Grade 6), the Middle Years Programme (Grade 7–10), and senior‑school pathways for Grade 11–12—the Full Diploma Programme and the Branksome Hall IB Select pathway. Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall combines heritage buildings with modern learning spaces, including a ravine woodland Outdoor Classroom and a dedicated Arts and Athletics footprint. Facilities include a STEAM Studio, Makerspaces, two saltwater pools, a double gym, a rock‑climbing wall, libraries, tennis courts and grass fields. The Athletics and Wellness Centre opened in 2015. The iCAST Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre will connect East and West campuses with a STEAM studio and a 200‑seat theatre, opening in 2026. Boarding is offered for eligible students.
German International School Toronto (GIST) is an international school for ages 3 to 17 that delivers a trilingual program in German, English and French. The curriculum blends the Thuringian German curriculum with the Ontario Canadian curriculum and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for upper grades. Primary instruction is mainly German, with English increasing to about a 50/50 split from Grade 5, and French beginning in kindergarten and becoming integral from Grade 3. Students can follow a bilingual English/French or English/German Diploma track as part of the high school IB programme, preparing for global university access. GIST has a Germany–Canada affiliation and has earned the STEAM_MINT profile and a Seal of Excellence from the Federal President of Germany for its science-authored program. A Three Step German Program (GermanFasttrack, GermanPlus, GermanPro) supports language development, with free language support in German, English and French. The 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd campus provides PreK–Grade 12 education with a strong emphasis on multilingualism, science education and community engagement.
Bronte College is a private Canadian boarding school for Grades 9 to 12, welcoming students aged 14 to 18. The school delivers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through an inquiry-based Canadian curriculum that also offers the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, and DP) and Advanced Placement (AP) enrichment. Class sizes are small to support individualized attention and active participation. The campus operates year‑round and houses a residence connected to academic facilities, with amenities including a fitness room, gym, auditorium, library, outdoor field, courtyard, science and arts labs, and a full-service cafeteria; every classroom features SMART technology for interactive learning. The student body represents 33 countries, and ESL support with English immersion programs helps newcomers integrate. Bronte earned IB Continuum status in 2015 and offers campus-based AP courses. A Colour House system and participation in ROPSSAA foster community and leadership among students. Students benefit from a range of clubs and service activities that complement academics.
Walden International School in Oakville is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12 and the Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16, creating a continuous IB curriculum. The campus at 2035 Upper Middle Road East in Oakville, Ontario, supports instruction in English and French. It is located on the former Glenburnie School site, with the Perugini family owning the Oakville campus since 2018 after the founder retired, building on a heritage connected to Canadian education. The IB programs emphasize inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and intercultural understanding across primary and middle years. Extra-curriculars include Varsity Sports, the spring musical, and a concert band, with volunteer opportunities for students in grades 4–8. Wellness and wellbeing are central to school life, fostering resilience, respect, and harmony, while preparing students to imagine, explore, and contribute to a peaceful, sustainable future. An inquiry-driven environment supports lifelong learning.
St. Jude's Academy is a private, non-denominational IB World continuum school in Mississauga, Ontario, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) JK–6, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) 7–10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) 11–12, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The school operates across two Mississauga campuses: JK–8 at 2150 Torquay Mews and 9–12 at 6745 Century Avenue, with easy transit access via major routes. Facilities include a year-round indoor sports dome, a residence for international students, a cafeteria, and classrooms. The IB curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers in French, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education, with a dedicated Media Arts class in MYP and TOK/EE/CAS emphasis in DP. Extracurriculars include DECA, Mock Trial and Model UN, plus an Arts program highlighted by the Imaginarium Arts Showcase. The school fosters leadership, service, and well-being through a House system, field trips, camps, and university pathways.
The York School is an independent, co-educational day school in midtown Toronto serving ages 4 to 18 across campuses on Yonge Street. It delivers full International Baccalaureate continuum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, including PYP, MYP, DP and a Personalized Pathway Program. The Diploma is earned in Senior School with the OS Diploma, enabling IB and OS requirements. The curriculum includes Core French from JK to Grade 9, Mandarin as an elective from Grade 7, and Language B options in IB for French, Mandarin and Spanish. The Middle School offers nine core subjects with electives. The York School is the first English-speaking school to offer the complete IB program. Facilities across campuses include classrooms, labs, theatres, libraries, STEAM spaces and athletic facilities; renovations in 2025–2026 will expand learning spaces and dining. Co-curriculars include DECA, Model UN and VEX Robotics, with an arts program and service learning.
The Toronto French School (Canada's International School) is a two-campus, bilingual school delivering France and Ontario curricula within the International Baccalaureate framework. Serving students from age two to 18, TFS offers the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program, with a bilingual IB Diploma option. French curriculum has been recognized by the French Ministry of Education since 1984 and is taught from Jardin d'éveil through Grade 9. The school leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including the Advanced Bilingual IB Diploma. Brevet examinations are offered; in 2024, 97 students participated with a 100% pass rate. TFS operates on two campuses: Toronto Campus at 306 Lawrence Avenue East and Mississauga's West Campus. Enrolling about 1,500 students. Facilities include a 350-seat auditorium, a green lab, a maker space, a design lab, a music studio and a multimedia room, plus sport facilities.
Metropolitan Preparatory Academy is a private, co-educational Grades 7–12 program located in central Toronto near Highway 401 and Leslie Street. The school combines the Canadian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, delivered in small classes with close academic mentorship and individualized attention. Distinct signature programs guide student learning: GENIUS, a hands‑on biotechnology and life sciences initiative; SMITH, an arts and humanities focus; Momentum, foundations for middle school; VENTURE, a business, trade and global systems program; and IMPACT, leadership and global citizenship through real‑world projects. Facilities include advanced science and biotechnology laboratories, technology‑rich classrooms, professional arts studios, a gymnasium and weight room, plus dedicated spaces for music, theatre, visual arts, and digital media. Outdoor education features ziplining and white‑water rafting. The school emphasizes strong relationships, no uniforms, and an open‑door policy, fostering a collaborative community where students develop academically and personally for post‑secondary success. Independent study options support diverse student interests.
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