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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.
Middle School (Grades 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12)
IB Candidate School
Mentorship Program
Canada
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.
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.
