International Schools in Canada
Compare 31 international schools in Canada. Filter by curriculum, fees (average CAD 16,119), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 31
- Curricula
- 13
- Average annual fee
- CAD 16,711
- Fee range
- CAD 138 – 86,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Canadian Curriculum (24 schools)
- Average school size
- 666 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Collège Stanislas
- Oldest
- Upper Canada College (1829)
- With boarding
- 8
About international schools in Canada
Canada offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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6 international schools in Toronto
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5 international schools in Calgary
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Curricula
There are 31 international schools in Canada covering 13 curricula. The most widely offered are Canadian Curriculum (24), IB (PYP) (9), IB (MYP) (8), IB (DP) (7), Advanced Placement (AP) (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Canada runs from about CAD 138 to CAD 86,000, averaging roughly CAD 16,711. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Canada run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
8 of the 31 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Canada we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.