Lycée Français Toronto

2327 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6E 3S5, Canada. Four bus lines serve the campus with multiple pickup points across Toronto, operated in partnership with First Student.

Kindergarten to Grade 12.

French international school offering a bilingual curriculum from Kindergarten onward; core subjects taught in French by native French teachers and English taught daily by native English teachers; accredited by the French Ministry of Education and AEFE; culminates in the French Baccalaureate.

30% French, 60% Canadian, 10% other nationalities; most represented nationality is Canadian; local to international ratio is 60:40.

France (AEFE-affiliated)

The High School day runs from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm, representing up to 40 hours of instructional time per week.

Four bus lines with multiple pickup points in Toronto, provided through the LFT's bus service in partnership with First Student.

The lycée prepares students for the French baccalaureat. It is a progressive path toward autonomy, cultural mastery, and shared knowledge, with increasing specialization in premier and terminale. In addition to French and English, a second living language is compulsory, and a fourth language is available from seconde (Spanish, German, Mandarin, or Italian). By the end of the curriculum, students master three languages. A university counselor specializing in North American and European admissions supports students' orientation, with teachers providing individualized guidance. The year comprises three trimesters, with up to 40 hours of weekly teaching in the final three years and regular assessments of work and results; parents meet with teachers during Curriculum Nights or by appointment and are kept informed by email and the Pronote school-tracking app.

The French baccalauréat is an internationally recognized diploma that marks the completion of secondary studies and opens access to higher education in France and around the world; it is designed and issued by the French Ministry of National Education. In 1ère and Terminale, students take a series of national exams across all disciplines, and the subjects studied in 1ère and Terminale are recognized by certain Canadian and American universities for credit. The assessment involves three chosen specialties (one in 1ère and two in Terminale) alongside a base program including English, French literature, a second language, philosophy, history and geography, science and digital education, civics, and physical education. At the end of 1ère, students take a French literature exam (written and oral); at the end of Terminale, they take a final exam in the two specialties, plus philosophy and the Grand Oral.

With mastery of three languages by the end of the curriculum and the French baccalauréat, students access major North American and European universities such as Harvard, the University of Toronto, McGill, Columbia, Dauphine, Sciences Po, and the École Polytechnique.

The school supports student well-being through the Vie Scolaire department, which focuses on safety, the respectful conduct of students, and facilitating communication between families and teachers. The department coordinates personal assistance and addresses both individual and group issues to support the whole student.

The Vie Scolaire department provides individualized support for students with difficulties, in collaboration with families and educational teams.

The school teaches in both French and English from early years, making students bilingual. Spanish is introduced from Grade 7.

Student mental wellbeing is supported through a safe school life environment. The Vie Scolaire department coordinates support for students in collaboration with teachers and the administration.

The Vie Scolaire department is responsible for safety and security on campus, manages absences and family communications, and handles conflicts. It also provides personal assistance and supports individual and collective needs.

Step 1 Discover LFT. Open House events are held in October and November to help you discover the school, meet teachers, and interact with students. If you cannot attend, the Admissions Manager can schedule individual visits at any time of the year. Mid-year enrollment is accepted based on available spaces. Priority for spaces in PreK goes to children who are 2 years and 6 months old at the start of the school year (September). Eligibility for non-French-speaking students: Non-French-speaking students may enroll in Kindergarten (TPS/PS, MS, Grande Section); for CP/Grade 1 and above, French proficiency is required. Step 2 Online application. Families apply online via the admissions portal. A submission is complete when forms are filled, the birth certificate (PDF) is uploaded, the most recent report cards (for SKGrade 12) are uploaded, and the non-refundable $300 application fee is paid. Step 3 Admissions Test. After submission, the Admissions Committee reviews the application. For students from a school accredited by the French Ministry of Education, no admissions test is required; decisions are based on the most recent report cards. If the child attends a different school, they will be invited to participate in a meet-and-greet (for Kindergarten entry) or an admissions test (for Grades 1). The meet-and-greet lasts about 30 minutes and is conducted in the childs preferred language (French or English). For Pre-K, the child must be fully potty trained by the first day of school. Step 4 Admissions Decision and Enrollment. Admissions decisions for the next school year are communicated in mid-February. The enrollment process is complete when one parent signs the contract online and the $6,500 enrollment fee is paid. In early July, families receive a detailed communication to help prepare for the first day, including information on extracurricular activities, bus services, hot meals, Pizza Wednesdays, and how to purchase sports uniforms and school supplies. Step 5 Preparing for the First Day. During the summer, information is sent about books and school supplies, hot lunch and Pizza Wednesdays, bus registration, after-school care, study hall, and extracurricular activities registration. 20262627 Admission Calendar highlights: December 15, 2025 application deadline; Open House on October 18, 2025; Tests/Meet & Greet dates: November 6 (Grades 1) and November 25 (PreK); January 10, 2026; Mid-February 2026 for admissions decisions.

AEFE Bursaries. Students enrolled at LFT who are French citizens are eligible for AEFE bursaries. An application for bursary must be submitted online via the SCOLAIDE website or in person at the Consulate General of France in Toronto. For inquiries, contact the Consulate General of France in Toronto. LFT Bursaries. Students at Lyce9e Frane7ais de Toronto may be eligible for temporary financial assistance with tuition fees in exceptional circumstances. This support is intended for families facing unforeseen situations not eligible for AEFE bursaries or whose AEFE application has been rejected. To apply, submit your bursary application to the independent organization Apple Financial Services; the LFT Bursary Committee will review the application based on the recommendations provided by this organization. This support is available for students re-enrolled at LFT in CP. Schedule for the 2026/27 school year: First bursary committee—Deadline to receive application files: February 15, 2026; Decision: April 15, 2026. Second bursary committee—Deadline to receive application files: June 15, 2026; Decision: August 15, 2026. AEFE Scholarships. The AEFE program offers scholarships for eligible students; apply online via SCOLAIDE or in person at the Consulate General of France in Toronto. Contact the Consulate for AEFE scholarship inquiries.