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1. The Giles School is non-selective and does not test entrants. Admissions operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The school welcomes all learners and believes they can thrive with the right academic stimulation and social environment. It draws students from Toronto and surrounding areas, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Ajax, and Port Credit, Ontario.
2. The Giles School is a non-selective, co-ed French immersion independent school. Applicants may be admitted throughout the year. Spaces are reserved for current students until February 1; families are advised to apply early to secure a space. Contact the school to learn whether there are openings.
3. Steps to apply begin with downloading the applicable application forms. For 2025-26, download the Preschool form or the JK to Grade 8 form, and download the consent form. Fill both forms and submit the documents using the online form provided. The same process applies for the 2026-27 school year.
4. Submit the forms: The online submission form requires Javascript to be enabled. Complete the fields for name, contact information, current grade, entering grade, and preferred starting year, and attach up to two files with a maximum size of 10MB. After completing the submission, click to send the documents.
5. Additional notes: Remaining places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families enrolling mid-year may be eligible for a pro-rated rate if openings exist in certain classrooms. The school offers several payment options: Full Payment with a 3.5% discount; a Three-Payment Plan with payments February 1, June 1, and October 1; and a Ten Month Payment Plan with payments on the 1st of each month from February to November; a 5% credit card processing fee applies.
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.
