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Canada offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 11 international schools in Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 20,783), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Collège Stanislas is a private, French‑language school with campuses in Québec City and Montréal, serving students from age 3 to 18. It delivers the official French curriculum homologated for use in Quebec, supplemented by Quebec courses, and it operates within the AEFE network while being subsidized by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. The Québec campus educates about 450 students from three‑year‑old kindergarten to terminale in a green, structured setting, and the Montréal campus (Outremont) serves more than 2,600 students from preschool to terminale. The school emphasizes values such as tolerance, honesty, responsibility, effort, cooperation and initiative, with life governed by rules to promote a safe, productive learning environment. A distinctive feature is the music program: the Little Conservatory of Music at the Québec campus and a Music Conservatory at the Montréal campus, complemented by technology and multimedia offerings across both sites, reflecting a blend of French and Quebec educational traditions.
Calgary French and International School (CFIS) is a private, independent day school in Calgary serving ages 1 to 18. The school delivers the IB continuum—PYP (Preschool to Grade 5), MYP (Grade 6 to 10), and DP (Grade 11 to 12)—alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum, with full French immersion and Spanish language enrichment. Established over 50 years ago as The Calgary French School, CFIS was Calgary's first French immersion school and has grown into a Round Square and UNESCO Associated School. It earned IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2019 and is pursuing PYP candidacy and MYP by 2025. The 700 77 Street SW campus features two gyms (7,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft), a 100 m by 60 m main field, and two U12 pitches, plus dedicated music and band spaces and on-site cafeterias. CFIS emphasizes travel and global citizenship through Round Square and offers robust arts, languages, and sports opportunities.
Cousteau School is a nonprofit independent institution in Canada offering a dual curriculum that combines the French National Education program with the British Columbia curriculum. Located on the North Vancouver Fromme Road campus, La Calypso, the school serves students aged 3 to 14 in Pre-K through Grade 9 and enrolls 250 learners from 30 nationalities. Instruction is bilingual from early years, in French and English, and the school is affiliated with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française (MLF). Fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Education, it operates under AISBC principles and a governance board. The campus features the bilingual Library and Documentation Center with Culturethèque access, Forest School for early years, and a wide range of after-school activities—more than 30 clubs, sports, arts and STEAM. Notable programs include field trips, the Terry Fox Run, Eco-School activities, and an emphasis on citizenship and global awareness.
Lycée Français Toronto is a French international school in Toronto serving ages 2 to 18 and offering a bilingual curriculum from kindergarten onward. Core subjects are taught in French by native French teachers, with English taught daily by native English instructors. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE and culminates in the French Baccalaureate. Students study a progressive multilingual program, with a second living language compulsory and a fourth language available from seconde; by graduation most students master three languages. A university admissions counselor supports post‑secondary planning. The school operates on three trimesters with up to 40 teaching hours weekly in the final years. Founded in 1995 by Franco‑Ontarian parents, it moved to its Dufferin Street campus in 2008, with capacity for about 550 students. The bilingual diploma and international recognition open doors to universities in Canada, the United States, France and beyond worldwide opportunities.
Alexander von Humboldt German International School (AvH) is a private, co-educational, trilingual school in Baie-D'Urfé, Quebec, a West Island suburb of Montreal. Founded in 1980, the school serves approximately 320 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. AvH offers trilingual instruction in German, English, and French, following both German (Thuringia) and Quebec curricular requirements. Graduates can earn the German International Abitur and the Quebec Secondary School Diploma.
Académie de la Capitale is a micro‑school in Ottawa offering a JK–12 program with a bilingual (French and English) emphasis and a Canadian curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The school serves learners aged 4 to 18 and is affiliated with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Founded in 1998, it emphasizes inclusive access for students with diverse needs, including giftedness, dyslexia, and ASD. NCC Heritage Farm House campus on 3448 Richmond Road provides discovery spaces. Facilities include a STEM Maker Lab, a Media/Visual Art Workspace, a Music Room and a Martial Arts Dojo, all within grounds and nature trails. The IB PYP inquiry approach sits alongside a 3‑tier 21st‑century curriculum for Grades 7–12, delivered in French and English, plus options for third languages and the OSSD English track with a French Immersion certificate. After‑school clubs include chess, D&D and coding; AcadeMUN and i.S.T.E.A.M. camps expand learning beyond class.
Located in Toronto, The Giles School is a PreK to Grade 8 independent day school offering a bespoke bilingual program with French immersion from Pre-K and Mandarin instruction. Students ages 2 to 14 learn in English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish, preparing them for a multilingual world. The curriculum blends language acquisition with advanced study in grades 4–8, focusing on languages, STEAM, critical thinking, and global awareness, and is anchored by small classes of roughly 10–16 students to support individualized learning. Since moving to North York in 2008, the school has fostered an international community drawing students from more than 20 countries and 22 languages. Highlights include Matatalab coding for Grade 1 and Financial Literacy for Grades 4–8, plus service learning and leadership opportunities. The Giles Parents Association supports the school's community, and field trips, day camps, and termly clubs broaden real-world learning. A welcoming environment encourages curiosity, collaboration, and resilience.
Lycée Claudel is a French-language international school in Ottawa, affiliated with the AEFE network and teaching the French public education system to students aged 3 to 18. Senior cycle follows the Baccalaureate from Seconde to Terminale, with nine specializations including HGGSP, HLP, SES, Cinéma audiovisuel, NSI, SPC, SVT and Mathématiques. The International French Baccalaureate (BFI) is available for students aiming at North American universities. English, Spanish and Latin are offered, with orientation sessions to help students choose university programs. Riverside Drive houses a Health Centre on second floor with a treatment room and a CDI library supported by two librarians. Four labs and a digital science room support practical work. The PE program covers basketball, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance and more. Extracurriculars include coding and robotics, science clubs, theatre and music, and language clubs; ADN-AEFE exchanges connect students internationally. Opened in 1962, the school has occupied Riverside Drive since 1972.
Lower Canada College is a private, coeducational day school in Montreal serving ages 5–18. On a seven-acre campus with five buildings and four mini-schools, LCC offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside the Canadian curriculum, and is the only English-language Quebec school delivering both MYP and DP. The Junior School is bilingual (about 70% French, 30% English) and includes English Language Arts, Français, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec, with a technology focus featuring Scratch Jr, Dash and Dot and The Hour of Code. Technology is integrated across grades, from coding in early years to iPads and Google Classroom in upper grades, with Seesaw as an online portfolio. The Pre-University year (Grade 12) is Montreal's longest-standing Pre-University program, offering an IB/Pre-U pathway with AP options. The DP core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS) and six subject groups prepare students for universities worldwide; graduates have entered McGill, U of Toronto and UBC. The campus houses the LEED-certified Assaly Arts Centre, Chamandy Arena, Fab Lab, libraries, and a rooftop urban garden opened in 2025.
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.
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