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Founded in 1989. It began in the basement of an Anglican church in Toronto and moved to Donway Covenant United Church, with a second branch opened in 1994. In 2008 the school relocated to North York, consolidating at 80 Scarsdale Road in Toronto. The Giles School offers French immersion from Pre-K onward and has introduced Mandarin as part of its multilingual program. It maintains small class sizes of about 10 to 16 students and established the Giles Parents Association to support the community.
The Giles School community emphasizes kindness, compassion, and academic excellence. The school hosts community events and activities, including performances, seasonal events, and charity fundraisers, to engage families. The Parents Association runs events such as Morning Coffee, the Gala, Fun Fair, Barbecue Day, and Staff Appreciation Day. The school also runs field trips and arts programs, and shares updates about events on its News and Events pages.
The Giles School Parents Association's mission is to enhance our children's school experience and strengthen our community by creating a fun and lively environment for families through unique programming, services, activities, and events like Morning Coffee, the Gala, Fun Fair, Barbecue Day, and Staff Appreciation Day. It encourages all parents to volunteer and participate in the many opportunities available.
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.
