German International School Toronto

Canada, Toronto

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Kindergarten (Pre-K, JK, SK)	4	14,460 CAD	Kindergarten	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 1	5	19,160 CAD	Primary	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 2	6	19,160 CAD	Primary	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 3	7	19,160 CAD	Primary	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 4	8	19,160 CAD	Primary	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 5	9	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing; includes Middle/High School and IB Diploma years
Grade 6	10	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 7	11	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 8	12	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 9	13	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 10	14	20,330 CAD	Secondary (Grades 5–12)	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 11	15	20,330 CAD	IB Diploma years	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing
Grade 12	16	20,330 CAD	IB Diploma years	Local vs Corporate-funded pricing

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	150 CAD	Registration (application) fee due with submitted application

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	2,500 CAD	Acceptance (enrolment) fee due on return of signed enrolment agreement to secure the place

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration fee	150 CAD	Non-refundable; due with application
Acceptance (enrolment) fee	2,500 CAD	Due when signed enrolment agreement to secure the place; typically within two weeks of acceptance; if enrolment mid-year, due with relevant tuition instalment(s)

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application & enrolment fees
- Registration (application) fee: CAD 150 (per child). This fee is non‑refundable and is due with the submitted application.
- Acceptance (enrolment) fee: CAD 2,500 (one‑time). The acceptance fee is due when the signed enrolment agreement is returned and the place is secured (generally due about two weeks after acceptance). If enrolment occurs during the school year, the acceptance fee is paid along with the tuition instalment(s).

Tuition fees by year group (2026/2027 academic year) — annual and per term
Note: The school year runs in two terms (Term 1: early September through end of January; Term 2: February through the end of June). Per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided into two equal term amounts to match the school's two‑term calendar.

- Kindergarten (Pre‑K, JK, SK)
- Local families (annual): CAD 14,460.
- Corporate‑funded families (annual): CAD 22,990.
- Per term (two terms): Local CAD 7,230; Corporate CAD 11,495.

- Primary School (Grades 1–4)
- Local families (annual): CAD 19,160.
- Corporate‑funded families (annual): CAD 28,300.
- Per term (two terms): Local CAD 9,580; Corporate CAD 14,150.

- Grades 5–12 (Middle School, High School and IB Diploma years)
- Local families (annual): CAD 20,330.
- Corporate‑funded families (annual): CAD 29,630.
- Per term (two terms): Local CAD 10,165; Corporate CAD 14,815.

Aftercare / extended‑day fees (annual) and day‑rates
- Afternoon care options (available for JK through Grade 12, not for Pre‑K sleeping accommodation):
- Aftercare until 3:15 p.m.: annual rate CAD 2,700 for local families; included for corporate‑funded families.
- Aftercare until 5:30 p.m.: annual rate CAD 3,450 for local families; CAD 750 for corporate‑funded families.
- Individual day rates (drop‑in): typical range CAD 18–28 per day for local families; CAD 10 per day for corporate‑funded families.

Other compulsory or regularly expected additional costs
- School uniform: mandatory; purchase through the school's supplier (InSchoolwear) or the school's ordering process. Uniform costs are additional.
- Textbooks, extracurricular activities, overnight camps and certain program materials: additional charges apply and are billed separately.
- Lunch program and occasional paid event days (Pizza Day, lunch provider) are charged separately.

Discounts, reductions and financial aid
- Sibling discount: 10% off tuition for the second and subsequent siblings (in order of birth).
- Early‑payment discount: 3% discount on the tuition fee for the following academic year when full payment is received by June 1.
- Long‑term enrolment reduction: each local student receives an annual CAD 2,500 reduction once they enter their fifth year of continuous enrolment and for all subsequent years.
- Tuition assistance: limited program administered via Apple Financial Services; aid may be up to 50% of tuition (does not apply to registration, acceptance, or extended‑care fees). Applications for assistance follow Apple Financial Services' process and internal Board review.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised in two terms (Term 1: September–end of January; Term 2: February–end of June). Per‑term amounts above are the annual tuition split into two equal term amounts for practical budgeting.
- Registration fee (CAD 150) is due with the application. The acceptance fee (CAD 2,500) is due on return of the signed enrolment agreement to secure the place (typically within two weeks of acceptance). When enrolment occurs mid‑year, the acceptance fee is due together with the relevant tuition instalment(s).
- Early full payment by June 1 for the following academic year qualifies for the 3% early‑payment discount.
- Payment plans are offered (options vary); one plan (referred to as Payment Plan A) allows payment by Interac e‑Transfer or wire transfer; other payment plans require cheques. Specific instalment dates and required plan paperwork appear in the enrolment agreement and the school's fee schedule provided with enrolment.

Accepted payment methods and practical notes
- Accepted methods include: Interac e‑Transfer, bank transfer (school account at Bank of Montreal — parents are instructed to contact the office for account details), wire transfer (for certain payment plans), and cheques. The acceptance fee may be paid by cheque or Interac e‑Transfer. Credit card payment is not listed among the standard methods.

Boarding / residence
- Boarding is not offered at the school; the school operates as a day school with afternoon care and extended‑day options.

Refunds and enrolment‑related refund conditions
- Registration fee: explicitly non‑refundable. The acceptance fee is payable to secure the place at enrollment; the enrolment agreement references the conditions of payment and any terms for withdrawal/refund, which are handled through the enrolment documentation. Parents should note the registration fee's non‑refundable status when applying.

Summary — what parents should record immediately
- Pay CAD 150 registration fee with the application (non‑refundable).
- When offered a place, return the signed enrolment agreement and pay CAD 2,500 acceptance fee to secure the spot.
- Expect annual tuition by grade band: Kindergarten CAD 14,460 (local) / CAD 22,990 (corporate); Grades 1–4 CAD 19,160 (local) / CAD 28,300 (corporate); Grades 5–12 CAD 20,330 (local) / CAD 29,630 (corporate).
- Aftercare is billed separately (annual and drop‑in rates apply).
- Available discounts: sibling, early‑payment (3% if full payment by June 1), and long‑term enrolment reduction after the fifth year; limited tuition assistance is available by application.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, English, French

Fees CA$19,160

Ages 3 - 17 years

Pupil numbers 110

Type Co-educational

Opened 2000

Bus Service No

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.

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