The Giles School
International School in Toronto
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at The Giles School.
- Tuition: $15,503–$19,398/yr published in CAD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 10) Toronto international school.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 14 school day starts at 8:30 (currently we have earlier and later starts for certain grades) to stagger our entry during COVID-19 pandemic..
12 avg / 10 max
Rolling
1989
About The Giles School
The Giles School is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational French immersion school, founded in 1989 by Harry Giles, CM, QC a pioneer in bilingual French immersion in Canada and the founder of Toronto French School. The school draws its students from Toronto and the surrounding areas of Markham, Richmond Hill, Ajax, and as far as Port Credit, Ontario.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $15,503–$19,398 |
| Annual tuition (CAD) | C21530-C26940 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,761(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,261 |
| Cost position in Toronto | 42th percentile(mid-range) |
Other
CTBS; YRT (Chinese Assessment); varios math contests,DELF....
Canadian Test of Basic Skills (Students are int he top 1%) - and most students range 2 or more grades ahead of other students in other schools.
French, Mandarin, Spanish
Teachers will often provide additional support to students during their "prep" times.
No - but our classroom sizes does permit us to provide individualized instruction.
Recommend tutors for who we provide direct oversight to match program
8:30 (currently we have earlier and later starts for certain grades) to stagger our entry during COVID-19 pandemic. – 4:30pm - but we also have staggered dismissal currently due to COVID-19.
Parents can order hot lunches from the menu of a delivery service - the Lunch Box
Most families sent their own specialized lunches and snacks.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Toronto
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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