Toronto French School
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It all began in a basement. Harry Giles, a lawyer, and his wife, Anna, a psychologist with the Toronto Board of Education, wanted their children to have a bilingual education. In 1962, they opened their home to six students and one teacher and Toronto French School was created. Over the years, the Giles, pioneers in the field of bilingual education, found dedicated staff from around the world to fulfill their dream. As the school grew, campuses were established in rental facilities throughout Toronto.
By 1966, there were five locations in Toronto, and a new rental facility in Mississauga (1293 Meredith Ave). In 1971, Premier Bill Davis officially opened the branch at 101 Mildenhall Rd. In 1981, the branch at 318 Lawrence Ave. East was acquired and opened. In 1984, all of the Toronto French School locations in Toronto were consolidated in one campus at 296 and 306 Lawrence Avenue East. In 1992, the School purchased 294 Lawrence Ave. East, and in 1995, a permanent home was purchased for the Mississauga campus.
Many improvements to the buildings were made over the years. In 1986, new Science labs and Music, Drama, Art and multipurpose rooms were added to 318 Lawrence Ave. East. In 2003, an ambitious $26 million campus redevelopment project was completed at both the Toronto and Mississauga campuses, increasing to almost 22,297 sq. meters the total amount of space devoted to teaching and learning.
In its history of over 45 years, the School has grown into one of Canada’s most prestigious independent schools. Ranging from PK-University Entrance, TFS now has over 1200 students.
GRADES
PK to UE
TUITION
$10,038 to $25,302
YEAR FOUNDED
1962
BOARDING
No
LANGUAGE
French with full English
CONTACT
- 306 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4N 1T7 (416) 484-6533
