International School Fees in Toronto: 2026 Cost Guide for Expat Families

Last reviewed: October 2026 by Emma from ISA. Fee ranges are indicative; always confirm with the school.

A guide to international school fees in Toronto has to begin with a caveat: Toronto has no single "international school" sector. Families arriving from abroad mostly choose among independent schools that follow the Ontario curriculum, some of them small and some run by international groups. Fees are set school by school, and they are quoted in Canadian dollars.

This guide uses the fee schedules the schools publish for 2026-27, adds what is usually billed on top, and explains how deposits, instalments and withdrawal rules work. The Toronto schools we list all appear on Globeducate sites, the international group that Clover, Toronto Prep and Blyth Academy each name as their network. That shapes how the numbers look: the schools present their fees in a broadly similar way, though each sets its own price.

Toronto context: why the school list is shorter than the map suggests

Toronto is a large city of former boroughs, and where you live decides your commute. Toronto Prep School sits in midtown on Davisville Avenue near Mount Pleasant Road. Blyth Academy Lawrence Park is on Yonge Street, Blyth Academy Downsview Park is in North York (part of the City of Toronto) beside the park's sports facilities, and The Clover School has two campuses, High Park in the west end and Midtown on Bathurst Street near Lawrence. All are inside the city, so none requires a commute from a neighbouring municipality.

Ontario's Ministry of Education page on private schools says they are independent businesses or non-profit organisations, and that the Ministry provides no funding or financial support to them and does not regulate, license, accredit or oversee their operations. It adds that not all private schools can grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). In practice that means two things for your budget: there is no public price cap or subsidy, and you must check each school's status yourself.

Curricula you will find

• Ontario curriculum and OSSD: Toronto Prep School (Grades 7 to 12) and the Blyth Academy campuses prepare students for the OSSD. Blyth lists a Ministry inspection result of a three-year pass for each campus in 2025.
• Montessori: The Clover School teaches a Montessori programme from toddler age to elementary (the school describes ages 18 months to 12 at its Midtown campus).
• Elite sport with academics: Blyth Academy Downsview Park combines school with an integrated hockey or soccer programme, according to the school.
• Virtual: Blyth Academy Orbit is the group's virtual classroom campus.

Schools and their published fees

The Clover School, High Park and Midtown

These are two campuses of one school, so treat them as one fee structure rather than two competitors. High Park uses buildings on Clendenan Avenue and Annette Street. Midtown is on Bathurst Street. The 2026-27 schedule is the same for both: full-day tuition of C$27,907 if paid in one instalment, C$28,554 in three, or C$28,980 in ten monthly payments, each figure including a C$3,000 registration fee. A second sibling pays C$2,000 registration and a 10% tuition discount, and the C$500 application fee is non-refundable.

Toronto Prep School

Toronto Prep School is a day school for Grades 7 to 12, founded in 2009 according to its Globeducate listing. It says classes average about 15 students, every student receives a MacBook to keep at graduation, and no entrance test is required. It also says it will add an elementary school in September 2027. It publishes 2026-27 and 2027-28 fee schedules as downloads on its admissions page, so we do not reproduce a figure here; ask for both, because comparing the two shows how fees are expected to move.

Blyth Academy Lawrence Park and Downsview Park

Blyth Academy is one group with several campuses. Lawrence Park is a small high school (Grades 7 to 12, about 100 students and an average class of 12, per the school). Downsview Park is the sports-focused campus. The campus tuition page says full-time programmes start at C$28,000 a year and part-time single courses at C$2,250, and asks families to fill in a form to see the full schedule. Its important-dates page, which is currently headed September 2027 start, lists an instalment plan of five equal bi-monthly payments from 15 June to 15 February, with the early-bird and scholarship deadlines still to be announced. The C$28,000 figure is undated on the page, so confirm which school year it applies to. A deposit is due at application and refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

Fee ranges by stage

With only some schedules public, the honest range is narrow at the top and open at the bottom. Toddler to elementary at Clover is about C$27,900 to C$29,000 for a full day. High school at Blyth starts at C$28,000. That is roughly US$20,000 at recent exchange rates, though you should check the rate on the day you pay. Toronto Prep School figures must come from its own schedule. We found no published fee for shorter Montessori programmes, so ask if you need part-time care.

• Registration and application: Clover charges C$500 to apply and C$3,000 to register (inside the tuition totals above).
• Lunch: Clover's hot lunch for primary and elementary is C$860 per term, billed three times a year.
• Extended care: Clover charges C$210 a month for mornings, C$315 for afternoons and C$368 for both.
• Activity fees: C$155 a year for primary and C$850 for elementary at Clover, covering trips and specialist programmes.
• Devices and uniforms: Toronto Prep says a MacBook is included; ask other schools what they require.
• Late payment: Clover charges 1% interest a month on overdue instalments.

Practical advice on budgeting

Read the withdrawal clause before the price. Clover's 2026-27 schedule refunded 100% of fees for withdrawals by 28 February, 75% by 30 April, 50% by 31 May and nothing from 1 June. Registration is never refunded. Ask for the dates that apply to your start year, and read them before choosing between one, three or ten payments.

Ask the questions Ontario suggests. The province's guidance for parents recommends asking whether the school is inspected and can issue the OSSD, whether it publishes its admissions policy, and whether it signs contracts covering fees and refunds. These cost nothing and show how a school answers.

Compare like with like. Clover's headline figure covers a full day from toddler age to elementary and includes the C$3,000 registration fee, while Blyth's "from" price is for a full-time secondary programme and may not include the same items. Ask each school for a one-page total for your child's grade: tuition, registration, lunch, care, activities, trips and devices. Our own arithmetic, for illustration only: at Clover, ten payments of C$2,598 plus the C$3,000 registration fee come to C$28,980, so the monthly plan costs C$1,073 more than paying once (C$27,907), about 3.8% extra for spreading the cost.

Plan for currency and timing. Fees are in Canadian dollars and paid by direct debit or card, so a relocation from outside Canada brings exchange-rate exposure on a large sum. Clover's single payment is due on 1 March for the next school year, so a family arriving close to the start of term should ask whether a different schedule applies. Siblings help: Clover's discount is 10%, but it does not apply to lunch, care or activities.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is private school tuition in Toronto?

Published 2026-27 full-day tuition at The Clover School is C$27,907 to C$28,980 depending on payment plan, including a C$3,000 registration fee. Blyth Academy says full-time programmes start at C$28,000 a year. Toronto Prep School publishes its own schedule as a download, so request it directly before comparing.

Does the Ontario government fund or regulate private schools?

According to the Ministry of Education, private schools are independent businesses or non-profits. The Ministry provides no funding and does not regulate, license, accredit or oversee their operations, and not all can grant the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Ask each school whether it is inspected and can issue the OSSD.

What extra costs should I budget for at a Toronto private school?

At The Clover School, extras include a C$500 application fee, hot lunch at C$860 per term, extended care from C$210 a month and activity fees of C$155 to C$850 a year. Late payments attract 1% monthly interest. Ask every school for its full schedule, including refund dates.