Our School
Our school is known for its curriculum, culture and high academic standards. Every day we engage, excite and challenge our students intellectually, physically and creatively. Founded in 1995, LFT is the only Toronto school, from PK to Grade 12, to combine the intellectually stimulating education of the French curriculum from France, with the inclusive Canadian perspective and values. Our students are fully immersed in the best aspects of our two complementary cultures.
We have a co-ed enrolment of 500 students, and a truly international student body, with nearly half of our students speaking French at home. Many of our students speak an additional language, including Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic… The intimate size of the school allows us to create a close-knit, integrated and respectful non-denominational community.
LFT is one of 488 schools in 130 countries outside of France who are part of the AEFE Network (Agency For French Teaching Abroad) – an unparalleled global academic network. Most of our teachers, and the school’s Headmaster, hail from France’s education system and many have taught internationally, producing an enriched and expansive educational environment.
With a bilingual education, students of LFT go on to study in some of the most competitive universities in Canada, the United States and Europe. Equipped both intellectually and socially, they excel and thrive in the modern world.
Our Approach
Our approach at LFT is to give students an authentic French Lycée education augmented by key Canadian content. The school curriculum is laid out by the French Ministry of National Education and is then enhanced with Canadian cultural classes and experiences. This dual approach creates responsible citizens equipped for the world of tomorrow.
LFT is the only school in Toronto to offer a rigorous French education from Pre-K to Grade 12 paired with a Canadian perspective as well as artistic, cultural, athletic and extracurricular activities. By following the French Education system, LFT sets the highest academic standards as we prep our students for the French Baccalauréat, which places particular attention on language, literature, math, science, history and geography. Since 2000, the year in which the first graduating class took the Baccalauréat examinations, our students’ results have been excellent, averaging 75% passing the exam with distinction. At LFT we are proud to say that we have a 100% pass rate – that speaks volumes for our curriculum, students and staff.
With small class sizes and a human approach to teaching, our faculty strives to make an impact on the lives of our students. They are dedicated professionals who see to it that each student gets the attention they need. Most of our teachers have diplomas from the French Education system and a French Baccalauréat. Teachers of English classes are accredited Ontario teachers and in fact, all language Teachers teach in their native language. Our approach to Canadian culture creates an enriching connection for students. With school trips, cultural weeks, charity work and community service, they experience the best this country has to offer. This blend of French and Canadian fosters a multi-cultural community that prides itself on social responsibility.
