The Great Lakes College Of Toronto
International School in Toronto
Quick answer
The Great Lakes College Of Toronto offers Canadian education. Well-suited to boarding families. At $16,700–$22,700/year, it sits below the Toronto average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian taught at The Great Lakes College Of Toronto.
- Tuition: $16,700–$22,700/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Toronto international school · 250 students total.
- 37 nationalities top: Nigerian, Kenyan, Chinese.
- Ages: Ages 14 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
250
37 (Nigerian, Kenyan, Chinese, Vietnamese)
20 avg / 25 max
Available
About The Great Lakes College Of Toronto
The Great Lakes College of Toronto (GLCT) is a full-service boarding school and center of Quality Education and Excellence for grades 9-12 students. We serve a student population from a rich array of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We empower students in shaping and sharpening their critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to ensure they are well-equipped with innovative adaptability skills, and mindset to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $16,700 – $22,700 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | C16700-C22700 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,010(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $23,510 |
| Cost position in Toronto | 19th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Canadian
ESL
unknown
No
ESL
8:30 – 17:15
Yes, monthly meal plan is available for student to purchase.
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Toronto
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Nigerian, Kenyan, Chinese, Vietnamese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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