Admissions

Application Process

TFS’ mission is to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind.

In just a few steps, you can put your child on the path toward an outstanding education. The Admissions team is here to help you through the process.

The Admissions Office, located on our Toronto campus, handles applications for both the Toronto and West campuses, from Jardin d'éveil Hafez (age 2) to Grade 12.


Application deadlines for the 2025-2026 school year:

Entry Grade in September 2025                                         Application deadline                         
Junior Kindergarten
Senior Kindergarten
Grade 1
November 15, 2024
Jardin d'éveil (age 2)
Pre-Kindergarten (age 3)
Grade 2 to 12
December 1, 2024











Please note that new applications for children with siblings currently attending TFS and for children of alumni are given priority in terms of space availability.

STEPS TO APPLY

Applying to TFS is a two-step process:

List of 6 items.

  • Jardin d'éveil

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Jardin d'éveil2023December 1, 2024

    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Please note there is no application fee for Jardin d'éveil.

    Step 2
    : Video Submission
    • As the final step in the application checklist, please upload your video by December 31, 2024.

    Step 3
    : Online Parent Interview

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 21, 2025.
    • Children in Jardin d’éveil will move to PK the following year on the recommendation of the principal. There is no application necessary for PK.
  • Pre-Kindergarten

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Pre-Kindergarten2022December 1, 2024

    Step 1: Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Please note there is no application fee for Pre-Kindergarten.

    Step 2: Video Submission
    • As the final step in the application checklist, please upload your video by December 31, 2024.

    Step 3: Online Parent Interview

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 21, 2025.

    Please note that children must be toilet trained by the time they start Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1


    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Junior Kindergarten2021November 15, 2024
    Senior Kindergarten2020November 15, 2024
    Grade 12019November 15, 2024


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2: Assessment

    Toronto Campus
    • JK applicants: 30 minute group play session on Saturday, February 1, 2025 held at the Toronto Campus.
    • SK and Grade 1 applicants: 45 minute group play session on Saturday, November 23, 2024 held at the Toronto Campus.
    West Campus
    • JK, SK, and Grade 1 applicants: 45 minute individual in-class visits will be scheduled from November 2024 at the West Campus in Mississauga.

    Step 3
    : Online Family Interview
    • Virtual family interviews will be scheduled from early October to January 2025.

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 21, 2025. 
  • Grades 2 to 5

    GradeBirth YearApplication Deadline
    Grade 22018December 1, 2024
    Grade 32017December 1, 2024
    Grade 42016December 1, 2024
    Grade 52015December 1, 2024


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2: Assessment
    • All candidates, for Toronto and West campuses, who meet the admissions requirements will be invited to an assessment on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Toronto Campus.

    Step 3: Online Interview
    • Grade 2 candidates will be invited to a virtual family interview and Grades 3 to 5 candidates will be invited to a virtual parent and student interview.

    Step 4: Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 21, 2025.
  • Grades 6 to 12

    GradeApplication Deadline
    Grades 6 - 12December 1, 2024


    Step 1
    : Application
    • Complete the online application in the admissions portal.
    • Application fee of $250.

    Step 2
    : Group Assessment
    • Saturday, January 18, 2025, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
    • All candidates, for Toronto and West campuses, who meet the admissions requirements will be invited to participate in a group assessment (math, English and French, if applicable), an activity and student-led tour, held at the Toronto Campus.

    Step 3Online Interview
    • Select candidates will be invited to a virtual parent and student interview.

    Step 4
    : Decision
    • Admissions decisions will be communicated via email on Friday, February 21, 2025.
  • Scholarship

    TFS offers a full entrance scholarship program for students entering Grade 7 and up who demonstrate substantial financial need, strong academic standing and community involvement. The Entrance Scholarship is open to Canadian residents only. Read more.

    The deadline to submit your scholarship application for the 2025-2026 school year is December 31, 2024.
No Gifts Policy
TFS' Admissions Office has a no-gifts policy. We respect the gesture of appreciation; however, we do not accept donations/gifts of any kind from prospective families.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 416-484-6533, ext. 4247 or by email at admissions@tfs.ca.