FH Education and Keystone School are both in Toronto, about 15 km apart. Both schools offer Canadian programmes, and Keystone School also offers IB. Published annual fees are CA$13,500 - 23,000 at FH Education and CA$22,850 at Keystone School, which puts Keystone School roughly 25% higher. FH Education takes pupils from 12 to 18, and Keystone School from 11 to 18.
Future Hope Academy is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The campus address is 3000 Lawrence Ave E, Building B, Toronto, ON M1P 2V2.
Location
Located in the University District of Toronto at 186 St. George Street. The campus is 20 metres from the St. George subway station. Proximity to the University of Toronto provides access to a university campus atmosphere and opportunities for higher education exposure.
Stages
Stages
Grades 7–12 (Ontario high school curriculum).
Stages
Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12)
School type
School type
Private secondary school.
School type
IB Candidate School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Students come from about 20 countries around the world and include local Canadian students.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
Mentorship Program
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Canada
Country affiliation
Canada
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fee
- CAD 300 — one-time application fee for both international and domestic students.
On‑site (Grade 7–12) tuition and mandatory school fees (per academic year, 8 credits)
- International students — Tuition (8 credits): CAD 21,500. - Domestic students (Canadian citizens & permanent residents) — Tuition (8 credits): CAD 12,000.
- Activity fee: CAD 650 (per student, per year). - Material & resource fee: CAD 550 (per student, per year). - Uniform: CAD 300 (one‑time / per year as listed).
- Example totals (all amounts in CAD): - International full annual cost (tuition + application + activity + material & resource + uniform): CAD 23,300. - Domestic full annual cost (tuition + application + activity + material & resource + uniform): CAD 13,800.
FH Online (Grade 7–12) — tuition rates
- Domestic (Canadian citizens & permanent residents): Per credit CAD 1,000; Per year (8 credits) CAD 8,000. - International students (taking courses inside Canada): Per credit CAD 1,400; Per year (8 credits) CAD 11,200. - International students (taking courses outside Canada): Per credit CAD 1,700; Per year (8 credits) CAD 13,600.
Ontario Student Record (OSR) / registration and resource fees
- OSR (Ontario Student Record) registration fee: CAD 200. The OSR registration fee must be paid prior to or at the same time as the total tuition payment. - Resource fee: CAD 300 — covers items such as proof of enrolment, transcripts, recommendation letters, proof of graduation (limits and extra‑copy charges apply).
English / ESL programs and related fees
- ESL Levels 1A–5B (80 hours / 4 weeks each): Tuition CAD 1,150 per 4‑week course; Resources & materials CAD 100 per course. One‑time ESL registration fee: CAD 200. Language placement test: CAD 60 (waivable if testing is taken after full tuition payment). - One‑on‑one tutoring: CAD 80/hour (standard); CAD 90/hour for special‑request senior teacher. Minimums apply (10 hours for ESL courses; 20 hours for other courses).
Health insurance, custodianship and homestay (for international students)
- Health insurance (one year coverage): CAD 650 (comprehensive coverage; mandatory for international students). - Custodianship legal document service: CAD 300 (one‑time). Custodian service fee: CAD 100 per month. - Homestay: CAD 1,200 – CAD 1,600 per month; Homestay placement fee: CAD 300 (one‑time). Homestay arrangement typically provides a private bedroom, shared common areas and three meals per day.
Other optional services and fees
- Airport pickup and drop‑off: available on request (fee quoted per booking). - Prep basketball program: CAD 12,000 per year in addition to regular tuition when taken (applies to students in the program).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Currency: All tuition and fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars (CAD). - Payment methods accepted: wire transfer (bank information provided on request), direct deposit, certified cheque / bank draft / money order, and e‑transfer to finance@fheducation.ca. - OSR registration fee is required to be paid prior to or at the same time as total tuition payment; other fees (application, activity, materials, uniform) are charged as part of the registration/annual billing. - An installment plan is indicated as available by the school's published materials for tuition payment.
Boarding / residential accommodation
- On‑campus boarding is not listed as an option. Homestay placement is offered (see homestay fees above) as the primary residential option for international students.
Refund policy (key points)
- If a student's study permit / visa is refused by IRCC, a full refund of tuition and fees is granted less an administration fee of CAD 400 and the CAD 300 application fee. - Refund requests for visa refusal require submission of the FH Tuition Refund Request Form and original IRCC letter of rejection, the original letter of acceptance from FH, original payment receipt, and other documentation as requested. The review and processing time is approximately 60 days. - No tuition refund is permitted in these circumstances: where documents are found fraudulent or unauthentic; where the student withdraws for reasons other than visa refusal; where the student is expelled or asked to withdraw for violations of school rules or local law; or where false medical information was provided.
How fees are presented for database entry (summary lines you can paste)
- Application fee: CAD 300. - Onsite tuition (Grade 7–12, 8 credits): International CAD 21,500; Domestic CAD 12,000. - Onsite mandatory fees: Activity CAD 650; Material & resource CAD 550; Uniform CAD 300. - FH Online tuition (per year, 8 credits): Domestic CAD 8,000; International in Canada CAD 11,200; International outside Canada CAD 13,600. Per credit rates: Domestic CAD 1,000; International in Canada CAD 1,400; International outside Canada CAD 1,700. - OSR registration fee: CAD 200; Resource fee: CAD 300. - Health insurance (international): CAD 650/year. Custodianship legal document CAD 300; custodianship service CAD 100/month. Homestay CAD 1,200–1,600/month; homestay placement CAD 300. Language placement test CAD 60 (optional). ESL course: CAD 1,150 per 4‑week level + CAD 100 resource. One‑on‑one tutoring CAD 80/hour (CAD 90/hour for senior teacher). Prep basketball program CAD 12,000/year (additional).
Fee details
Application and Registration
- Application fee: CAD 300.00 (one-time, payable at the time of application). - Registration (enrolment) fee: CAD 2,800.00 (one-time, payable on acceptance).
Tuition and Annual Mandatory School Fees (2025–26 academic year)
- Tuition (standard day student / international student rate): CAD 20,250.00 per academic year. - Resource fees: CAD 750.00 per academic year. - Activity fees: CAD 500.00 per academic year.
Fees charged as one-off or per-item (mandatory / common)
- Gym kit (required for PE/field trips): CAD 325.00 (reusable across years). - Middle school camp trip: CAD 500.00 to CAD 750.00 (range depending on trip). - High school camp trip: CAD 600.00 to CAD 850.00 (range depending on trip).
Optional / Additional costs
- Hot lunch program: approximately CAD 200.00 per month. - Yearly international study trip (optional): typically CAD 5,000.00 or more depending on destination and program. - Yearly trip to French Canada (optional): CAD 500.00.
Boarding / Homestay / Residence (international students)
- Homestay (single room with internet and three meals per day): CAD 15,700.00 for the 10-month school year (September–June). - Student residence options: available for inquiry; fees vary by option (contact admissions for current residence pricing).
International-student specific fees
- Health insurance (international students): CAD 750.00 per year (mandatory). - Custodianship (for students under 18): CAD 1,000.00 (non-refundable). - Student visa processing fee (school's processing): CAD 1,250.00 (does not include fees payable directly to immigration authorities).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual billing: tuition and annual fees are stated per academic year. Instalment plans are offered; families must contact the school to arrange payment plans or instalments. Late-payment penalties apply. - Late-payment interest: 1.5% per month (equivalent to 18% per annum) on overdue amounts for the 2025–26 fee schedule. - Responsibility for payment: parents/guardians are responsible for all charges for the full academic year; unpaid accounts may result in restriction from classes and withholding of records/transcripts until accounts are settled.
Refunds and non-refundable items
- Application and registration fees are non-refundable. - Custodianship and certain administrative/service fees are non-refundable. - Visa refusal refund (international students): when a study permit is refused by the immigration authority, a full tuition refund (less any non-refundable items listed by the school) is granted provided the school is notified in writing within the time frame specified by the school and a copy of the official refusal letter is provided. Specific refund procedures and time limits apply.
Sibling discount and concessions
- Sibling discount: a 10% reduction in tuition fees applies to the second sibling (and subsequent siblings) enrolled and attending at the same time; the discount applies to the lesser of the full year's tuition and is applied to tuition only (not to other fees).
Accepted payment methods and payment channels
- International bank transfers and multi-currency payment support are available via the school's PayMyTuition payment partner; this service supports payments from banks in many countries and currencies. - Payment plans and instalment arrangements are available through the school's finance office; families can also use standard banking/wire transfer methods as coordinated through PayMyTuition or the school's finance office.
Other important financial notes
- Homestay fees are quoted for the 10-month school year (September–June); additional charges may apply for special dietary needs. - Optional trip costs and extracurricular charges are billed separately and vary by program and destination. - Outstanding balances can affect a student's continued enrolment and release of academic documents.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
FH Education offers the Ontario school curriculum from Grade 7 to Grade 12 toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students earn 30 credits: 18 compulsory and 12 optional, including four English credits, three mathematics credits, two science credits, one Canadian history credit, one Canadian geography credit, one arts credit, one health and physical education credit, one credit in French as a second language, and 0.5 credits each in career studies and civics; 40 hours of community involvement and the provincial literacy requirement (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) are required. ESL/ELD credits may count toward English with limits. Graduation includes credit groupings (Group 1–3) spanning language, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education, and other areas. Current courses (2024–2025) cover English, Mandarin (International Language), ESL/ELD, Science, Mathematics, History and Geography, Business and Accounting, French as a Second Language, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, and Computer Studies. The program includes a university preparation pathway and guidance for university or college admission.
Curriculum details
Keystone School offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through the Flexible OSSD Homeschool Program. The program is fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education and enables the OSSD to be earned from anywhere in the world. Courses are asynchronous with about 110 hours of learning material across 3–5 units, and final grades consist of 70% coursework and 30% final assessments. The program provides Grades 9–12 with university preparation and a dedicated University Pathways framework, with academic guidance to support course selection and university applications. Gifted and Advanced Learners are among the targeted student groups. Keystone is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidacy, with an IB Preparation and IBDP pathway announced for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
The school operates with a 1:15 teacher‑to‑student ratio.
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Exam results
Exam results
FH Education reports 100% university or college admission for graduates.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
University preparation program and guidance/coaching support are offered to help students pursue higher education; graduates achieve university or college admission.
Higher education progression
Keystone supports higher education through University Pathways and university partnerships that assist international applicants, including language-requirement waivers and scholarships. In 2024 Keystone graduates entered programs at universities in Canada and abroad, including University of Toronto, McMaster, McGill, Western, York University, Dalhousie, Ontario Tech University, Rutgers, University of Arizona, and others.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and Advanced Learners are included among Keystone's target student groups in the OSSD Homeschool Program.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions requirements: An average grade of C+ (65%) or higher over the past two years of schooling. English language proficiency at an intermediate level or higher. Application Process: Step 1 — Submit documents: Application Form; application fee; copy of passport or birth certificate; all official transcripts from grade 9; last two years' official transcripts for grade 9 admission; motivation letter (optional); achievements and awards (optional). All documents must be in PDF format. The admissions team will contact applicants within 3–5 business days. Step 2 — Receive the Letter Of Conditional Acceptance and pay the tuition fee. Step 3 — Receive the Letter Of Official Acceptance and are ready to apply for a visa. Step 4 — Fill out the Study Permit Application. Students who obtain their visa report to FH International High School; FH International creates a newcomer profile and prepares the students for arrival and orientation. Medical insurance coverage is activated once the arrival date is scheduled. Application Deadlines: There are four intakes in the FH school year. Intake deadlines: SEPTEMBER (July 31); NOVEMBER (October 31); MARCH (January 31); MAY (March 31).
Admissions
Keystone School is a fully accredited Canadian independent private school for grades 6 to 12. The admissions process is designed to ensure a good fit and to support families at every step. Step 1: Book a School Tour to visit the campus, meet the Principal, see classrooms and facilities, and learn about the school's educational approach. Step 2: Submit an online application, including a copy of the student's ID (passport or birth certificate) and the most recent transcript or report cards from the last three years. Step 3: Schedule a Student Meeting with the Principal or an Academic Director to discuss the student's interests, goals, and learning style. Step 4: Classroom Visit may be offered, giving the student a half-day in class to meet future classmates and experience lessons. Step 5: Offer of Admission is issued, including academic placement information, tuition and fee details, and an acceptance deadline.
Scholarships
Scholarships
FH offers scholarships to outstanding students. Scholarships are used to offset tuition fees for FH's full-time credit courses. Eligibility and required materials include: a copy of the most recent mid-term and year-end report cards from the past two years; the most recent English proficiency exam results; a cover letter of up to 500 words describing the student, achievements, awards, and relevant activities; any other supporting documents such as certificates or awards; a virtual interview with the Scholarship Committee may be scheduled; a reference letter from a teacher is an asset.
Scholarships
The school offers four merit-based scholarships: Academic Excellence, Arts & Innovation, Leadership & Community Engagement, and the International Student Merit Scholarship. Each scholarship is valued at 5,000 toward tuition and only one scholarship is available per student. Who can apply: All students applying for admission to Keystone School. Application materials include a 500–1,000 word scholarship essay or portfolio and the Keystone School application form. Application timeline for the 2026–2027 academic year includes three rounds: First Round submissions due by November 1, 2025; notification by November 14, 2025; enrolment deadline to secure the scholarship by December 15, 2025. Second Round submissions due by December 12, 2025; notification by December 19, 2025; enrolment deadline January 23, 2025. Third Round submissions due by February 23, 2026; notification by February 27, 2026; enrolment deadline March 13, 2026. Submission materials needed: a 500–1,000 word scholarship essay, three years of transcripts, and a copy of the student's ID. Submit Scholarship Application. Need-Based Assistance is available through Apple Financial for families needing additional support.
