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27NovTDSB Early French ImmersionApplication deadline 27NovTDSB Specialized ProgramsApplication deadline 15JanOUAC universityApplication deadline 22JanTDSB secondary Out-of-AreaApplication deadline

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PublicFree

Open to every family living in Toronto. Your address sets your local school, and you can apply to others. Many offer French Immersion.

579 schools → CatholicFree

For Catholic families; elementary schools usually ask for a baptism certificate. Catholic high schools are open to all students.

204 schools → French-languageFree

All classes in French. For children with a parent who has French-language rights; other families can apply to be admitted.

34 schools → PrivateTuition

Open to any family, by application and often an interview. Day tuition at the schools we list runs from about $14,000 to $50,000 a year.

54 featured · 328 in all → Colleges and universitiesTuition

For high school graduates and adult learners. Apply through ontariocolleges.ca or OUAC; government grants and loans can help.

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Moving to TorontoThe four boards, attendance areas and registeringRead the guide →Changing schoolsMid-year or between grades, and what to ask firstRead the guide →French Immersion or French-languageEntry points, applications and who can attendRead the guide →Support for learning needsSpecial education, IEPs and getting helpRead the guide →Gifted and specialized programsArts schools, gifted classes and how they chooseRead the guide →Thinking about private schoolTypes, credits and how to compareRead the guide →

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Common questions

How do I find my local public school?

Search your address under Address. We show the closest schools by walking time; your board’s school locator confirms your attendance area.

Are public and Catholic schools free?

Yes. Public, Catholic and French-language schools are free for Toronto residents. Private schools charge tuition.

When is the French Immersion deadline?

TDSB Early French Immersion applications close November 27, 2026.

How are schools ranked?

One provincial test at a time, inside groups of similar schools, with family income shown beside each result. No combined score.

How much does private school cost in Toronto?

Day tuition at the 62 private schools that post fees runs from $14,000 to $49,530 a year; the typical school charges about $28,000.

Where does this information come from?

The Ontario Ministry of Education, EQAO, City of Toronto and Toronto Police open data, and each private school’s own website. The site updates every night.