International Schools in Toronto

While the general standard of state education in Canada is outstanding, expat parents are also spoilt for choice when it comes to private institutions in Toronto. The city is home to several private international schools for families wanting their children to continue with their home country’s curriculum. Some international schools offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

Unlike Canadian public schools, where catchment zones inform admissions, the same restrictions do not bind international schools. Many also offer students the option of boarding, which gives expat parents a little more flexibility in their choice of where to live.

If you missed them, check out our guides to Education and Schools in Canada and Education and Schools in Toronto.

Below is a list of some of the most prominent international schools in Toronto.

International schools in Toronto

Bronte College

Bronte College, established in 1991, is a private Canadian boarding school in Mississauga offering Grades 9 to 12. With a diverse student body from over 30 countries, it provides the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, IB, and Advanced Placement courses, focusing on academic excellence and personal growth.

Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 14 to 18
Curriculum: Canadian, International Baccalaureate and American (Advanced Placement)
Website: www.brontecollege.ca

Columbia International College

Established in 1979, Columbia International College is Canada's largest private boarding school in Hamilton, Ontario. It offers comprehensive education for Grades 7 to 12, emphasising academic excellence and personal development through its unique Total Care Education System.

Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 12 to 18
Curriculum: Canadian (Ontario)
Website: www.cic-totalcare.com

German International School Toronto

The German International School Toronto offers a high-quality education for children aged 3 to 14, blending the accelerated German curriculum with the respected Ontario curriculum. Located in West Toronto, the school fosters multilingualism, academic excellence, and a close-knit community, preparing students to thrive as global citizens.

Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 3 to 14
Curriculum: German and Canadian (Ontario)
Website: www.gistonline.ca

Lycée Français de Toronto

The Lycée Français de Toronto provides a rigorous, multilingual education for students aged 3 to 18, blending the French Ministry of Education's curriculum with Canadian values and culture. Located in Toronto, it fosters intellectual curiosity, bilingualism, and socio-emotional growth, preparing students for leading universities worldwide and life as global citizens.

Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 3 to 18
Curriculum: French and Canadian (Ontario)
Website: www.lft.ca

The York School

The York School in the heart of Toronto offers a dynamic, co-educational environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. As Canada’s first English-speaking school to deliver the full International Baccalaureate programme, it combines rigorous academics with experiential learning, fostering global-mindedness, inclusion, and innovative thinking.

Gender: Co-educational
Ages: 4 to 18
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Website: www.yorkschool.com