TFS - Canada's International School

My son attends TFS and asked me to write this review. He loves the school. All the teachers are very supportive and caring. The school’s IB program is of a highest academic standard. Thank you for making TFS a happy and engaging school!

TFS - Canada's International School, located at 306 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M4N 1T7, is renowned for its commitment to bilingual education and fostering global citizenship. With a rich history spanning over a century, TFS offers a rigorous curriculum that integrates French and English languages, providing students with a unique advantage in today's interconnected world. The school's vibrant community celebrates diversity and encourages students to embrace multicultural perspectives, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized society. At TFS, academic excellence is complemented by a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility. From the earliest years of preschool through to graduation, students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive learning environment that nurtures their individual talents and passions. Beyond the classroom, TFS offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community service initiatives, empowering students to explore their interests and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. With its unwavering commitment to bilingualism, diversity, and academic excellence, TFS stands as a beacon of educational innovation in Canada and beyond.

Our son was enrolled here for a few years - grades 6 to 9. The school follows a combination of French and Ontario curricula - not sure the proportion. Since he joined late, and his French was ... non-existent, he was placed in his first year there in a class with 2 (two!) other grade 6 kids, so that they could get special, one-on-one attention from their teacher. Well, by the end of that year he was almost fluent in French. TFS also excelled on all French-culture things: literature (they read Moliere, Corneille, Racine - well, some of that, as befitting elementary school level), were taught French history and geography ... the works. What was also nice was that TFS staff had Metropolitan France accents (not Quebecois). We decided to move him to an English-language school after grade 9, as we noticed that he was lacking the required English vocab for science and math classes. However, he's still fluent in French, to the extent that some time ago he tried a case in French in an Ottawa courtroom (he's a lawyer). So, we're really happy about that. The reason for not giving it 5 stars is that science and math teaching didn't quite match their French focus. For instance, in grade 7 they did not offer a computer science class.