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Keystone School is a private, co-ed international school located at 186 St. George Street in Toronto's Annex. It offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through the Flexible OSSD Homeschool Program, fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, enabling the OSSD to be earned from anywhere in the world. The program is asynchronous with about 110 hours of learning material across 3–5 units; final grades are 70% coursework and 30% final assessments. Grades 9–12 provide university preparation and a University Pathways framework, with academic guidance to support course selection and university applications. The school is pursuing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidacy, with an IB Preparation and IBDP pathway announced for 2026–2027. Keystone emphasizes inquiry-based, project-based learning, small class sizes, and a campus near the University of Toronto, fostering global engagement, leadership, and service. Its campus offers field experiences and a vibrant array of clubs and committees for all students.
Halifax Grammar School is an independent, co-educational day school in Atlantic Canada serving students from Junior Primary through Grade 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate programme, with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus supports about 600 students on a single site at 945 Tower Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In Junior Primary, emergent curriculum guides inquiry-led learning inspired by Reggio Emilia, with projects such as chocolate making from bean to bar, a study of the African Savannah, lessons on owls and habitats, and art as another language. The library anchors the campus, supporting information literacy and academic integrity with a full-time librarian. Athletics include a North Wing Gym and outdoor fields, with rowing for Grades 9–12. Extracurriculars include MUN, band and choir, and a French program. The school emphasizes service, leadership, and wellbeing through grants, mentorship, and a Student Success Team. for students.
Collège Stanislas is a private, French‑language school with campuses in Québec City and Montréal, serving students from age 3 to 18. It delivers the official French curriculum homologated for use in Quebec, supplemented by Quebec courses, and it operates within the AEFE network while being subsidized by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. The Québec campus educates about 450 students from three‑year‑old kindergarten to terminale in a green, structured setting, and the Montréal campus (Outremont) serves more than 2,600 students from preschool to terminale. The school emphasizes values such as tolerance, honesty, responsibility, effort, cooperation and initiative, with life governed by rules to promote a safe, productive learning environment. A distinctive feature is the music program: the Little Conservatory of Music at the Québec campus and a Music Conservatory at the Montréal campus, complemented by technology and multimedia offerings across both sites, reflecting a blend of French and Quebec educational traditions.
Lycée Français Toronto is a French international school in Toronto serving ages 2 to 18 and offering a bilingual curriculum from kindergarten onward. Core subjects are taught in French by native French teachers, with English taught daily by native English instructors. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE and culminates in the French Baccalaureate. Students study a progressive multilingual program, with a second living language compulsory and a fourth language available from seconde; by graduation most students master three languages. A university admissions counselor supports post‑secondary planning. The school operates on three trimesters with up to 40 teaching hours weekly in the final years. Founded in 1995 by Franco‑Ontarian parents, it moved to its Dufferin Street campus in 2008, with capacity for about 550 students. The bilingual diploma and international recognition open doors to universities in Canada, the United States, France and beyond worldwide opportunities.
McDonald International Academy (MIA) is a private secondary school in downtown Toronto, accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1994. The school offers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program for Grades 9–12, alongside the Advanced Placement (AP) program for Grade 12 students. Students follow a four-year Ontario curriculum with credits recognized by American and Canadian universities. The campus at 920 Yonge Street features computer labs, a music and audio-visual lab, a fitness studio, a cafeteria, and a lounge, with Wi‑Fi and smart boards; facilities support work and student life. The school emphasizes university preparation through University Preparation and Career Education, plus ESL and IELTS support, and a Summer Program for English language study and Canadian culture. Graduates have entered universities worldwide. Total Care supports university applications and post-graduation planning. The school draws students from over 50 countries, fostering a vibrant academic and social community with field trips and clubs.
Laureate College is a private K–12 school in Burlington, Ontario, set on a 50-acre campus that blends heritage architecture with modern learning spaces. The school follows a Canadian curriculum with an IB-inspired, STEAM-focused Junior School for JK–G8, and awards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at the senior level. Foundation Years cover JK–SK, G1–3, G4–6, and G7–8, with Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Science taught by dedicated specialist teachers. Languages including French and Mandarin are integrated, and Gifted Arts is woven into the program. The STEAM Projects program runs term-based challenges such as the Dual Egg Drop and Recycled Rhythms, complemented by more than 50 after-school clubs, co-op and experiential learning. The campus features outdoor athletic fields, the Jubilee Garden, and a Backyard Harvest greenhouse. Laureate College emphasizes character, stewardship and community, with a house system and broad leadership, service opportunities, and a commitment to active, inquiry-based learning for all students.
Urban International School (UIS) is a private high school in Canada for students aged 12 to 18. It follows the Canadian Curriculum with Middle School (grades 7–8) and High School (grades 9–12). Middle School covers eight subject areas—Arts, Core French, Health and Physical Education, Language, Science & Technology, History, Geography—and a daily schedule of Language Arts, History/Geography, Math, Science & Technology, and French. High School offers courses in Arts, Business & Management, Canadian & World Studies, Computer & Technology, English, Mathematics, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Sciences, with electives such as Visual Design and Introduction to Computer Programming. UIS provides University Stream and College Stream pathways, guided by an Academic Tracking System and offering options in Engineering, Science & Math, Arts, and Business, plus arts, languages and drama electives. Students pursue the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 18 compulsory credits, 12 optional credits, 40 hours of community involvement, and the OSSLT/OSSLC literacy requirement. Scholarships totaling over $1.266 million were awarded in 2024–25, with 2025 offers to Canadian universities.
German International School Toronto (GIST) is an international school for ages 3 to 17 that delivers a trilingual program in German, English and French. The curriculum blends the Thuringian German curriculum with the Ontario Canadian curriculum and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for upper grades. Primary instruction is mainly German, with English increasing to about a 50/50 split from Grade 5, and French beginning in kindergarten and becoming integral from Grade 3. Students can follow a bilingual English/French or English/German Diploma track as part of the high school IB programme, preparing for global university access. GIST has a Germany–Canada affiliation and has earned the STEAM_MINT profile and a Seal of Excellence from the Federal President of Germany for its science-authored program. A Three Step German Program (GermanFasttrack, GermanPlus, GermanPro) supports language development, with free language support in German, English and French. The 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd campus provides PreK–Grade 12 education with a strong emphasis on multilingualism, science education and community engagement.
Walden International School in Oakville is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for ages 3 to 12 and the Middle Years Programme for ages 11 to 16, creating a continuous IB curriculum. The campus at 2035 Upper Middle Road East in Oakville, Ontario, supports instruction in English and French. It is located on the former Glenburnie School site, with the Perugini family owning the Oakville campus since 2018 after the founder retired, building on a heritage connected to Canadian education. The IB programs emphasize inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and intercultural understanding across primary and middle years. Extra-curriculars include Varsity Sports, the spring musical, and a concert band, with volunteer opportunities for students in grades 4–8. Wellness and wellbeing are central to school life, fostering resilience, respect, and harmony, while preparing students to imagine, explore, and contribute to a peaceful, sustainable future. An inquiry-driven environment supports lifelong learning.
St. Jude's Academy is a private, non-denominational IB World continuum school in Mississauga, Ontario, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) JK–6, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) 7–10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) 11–12, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The school operates across two Mississauga campuses: JK–8 at 2150 Torquay Mews and 9–12 at 6745 Century Avenue, with easy transit access via major routes. Facilities include a year-round indoor sports dome, a residence for international students, a cafeteria, and classrooms. The IB curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers in French, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education, with a dedicated Media Arts class in MYP and TOK/EE/CAS emphasis in DP. Extracurriculars include DECA, Mock Trial and Model UN, plus an Arts program highlighted by the Imaginarium Arts Showcase. The school fosters leadership, service, and well-being through a House system, field trips, camps, and university pathways.
Willowdale High School is a private international high school in Canada offering Ontario education with Residence and Homestay options for international students aged 14 to 18. The curriculum combines Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with Advanced Placement courses, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, and AP Calculus AB/BC. Students earning OSSD complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional for those starting Grade 9 in 2023 or earlier; or 17 compulsory and 13 optional for 2024 entrants). AP classes run as 45-minute daily sessions September–May, with option to pursue Ontario Diploma concurrently. Willowdale provides technology-enhanced personalized learning with certified teachers, small classes (1:8), and dedicated student advisors offering academic and social support, university application guidance, tutoring, IELTS training, volunteer placement, and housing/airport services. A Project-Based Learning approach uses AI, multimedia, and interdisciplinary courses. The school emphasizes STEM, arts, and language development, plus field trips across Canada and USA.
Lycée Claudel is a French-language international school in Ottawa, affiliated with the AEFE network and teaching the French public education system to students aged 3 to 18. Senior cycle follows the Baccalaureate from Seconde to Terminale, with nine specializations including HGGSP, HLP, SES, Cinéma audiovisuel, NSI, SPC, SVT and Mathématiques. The International French Baccalaureate (BFI) is available for students aiming at North American universities. English, Spanish and Latin are offered, with orientation sessions to help students choose university programs. Riverside Drive houses a Health Centre on second floor with a treatment room and a CDI library supported by two librarians. Four labs and a digital science room support practical work. The PE program covers basketball, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance and more. Extracurriculars include coding and robotics, science clubs, theatre and music, and language clubs; ADN-AEFE exchanges connect students internationally. Opened in 1962, the school has occupied Riverside Drive since 1972.
Cousteau School is a nonprofit independent institution in Canada offering a dual curriculum that combines the French National Education program with the British Columbia curriculum. Located on the North Vancouver Fromme Road campus, La Calypso, the school serves students aged 3 to 14 in Pre-K through Grade 9 and enrolls 250 learners from 30 nationalities. Instruction is bilingual from early years, in French and English, and the school is affiliated with AEFE and Mission Laïque Française (MLF). Fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Education, it operates under AISBC principles and a governance board. The campus features the bilingual Library and Documentation Center with Culturethèque access, Forest School for early years, and a wide range of after-school activities—more than 30 clubs, sports, arts and STEAM. Notable programs include field trips, the Terry Fox Run, Eco-School activities, and an emphasis on citizenship and global awareness.
Alexander von Humboldt German International School (AvH) is a private, co-educational, trilingual school in Baie-D'Urfé, Quebec, a West Island suburb of Montreal. Founded in 1980, the school serves approximately 320 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. AvH offers trilingual instruction in German, English, and French, following both German (Thuringia) and Quebec curricular requirements. Graduates can earn the German International Abitur and the Quebec Secondary School Diploma.
The Lycée international de Calgary offers a dual-curriculum education for preschool through Grade 12, combining the French Ministry of National Education program with Alberta Education. It is an independent bilingual school and AEFE member in the Altadore neighbourhood. Students study in French and English, and in high school earn both the French Baccalaureate and the Alberta High School Diploma, enabling pathways to Canadian and international tertiary study. The school began in 1966 as Lycée Louis Pasteur and joined AEFE in 1990; it adopted its current name in 2021. A new kindergarten building with eight classrooms and a gym opened in January 2025. Facilities include modern bilingual classrooms, a bilingual library, an indoor climbing wall, a gym, a sports field, and a renovated maternelle building. The International Program welcomes students from France and AEFE schools, with hosting arranged through the Canada Homestay Network. Partnerships with Francophone institutions connect Calgary's Francophone community.
FH Education delivers the Ontario secondary school curriculum for Grades 7–12, guiding students toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students earn 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective) across English, mathematics, science, Canadian history and geography, arts, health and physical education, French as a second language, career studies, civics, plus 40 hours of community involvement and the Ontario literacy requirement. ESL/ELD credits may count toward English, and graduation follows credit groupings spanning language, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, and cooperative education. The program includes a university preparation pathway with dedicated guidance for university or college admission. Located at 3000 Lawrence Ave E, Building B, Toronto, FH Education features an Art Space and a Music Space for creative classes, and the FH Sports Centre with basketball, tennis, badminton and volleyball. An Exchange Program, Pathway Program, ESL/IELP, and IELTS support aid international students from about 20 countries, fostering learning.
Calgary French and International School (CFIS) is a private, independent day school in Calgary serving ages 1 to 18. The school delivers the IB continuum—PYP (Preschool to Grade 5), MYP (Grade 6 to 10), and DP (Grade 11 to 12)—alongside the Alberta/Canadian curriculum, with full French immersion and Spanish language enrichment. Established over 50 years ago as The Calgary French School, CFIS was Calgary's first French immersion school and has grown into a Round Square and UNESCO Associated School. It earned IB Diploma Programme authorization in 2019 and is pursuing PYP candidacy and MYP by 2025. The 700 77 Street SW campus features two gyms (7,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft), a 100 m by 60 m main field, and two U12 pitches, plus dedicated music and band spaces and on-site cafeterias. CFIS emphasizes travel and global citizenship through Round Square and offers robust arts, languages, and sports opportunities.
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