The Giles School campus in North York, Ontario

The Giles School

North York, OntarioDay · Co-edGrades Preschool – 8Est. 1989
Grades
Preschool – 8
Day Tuition
CA$26,940/yr
Class Size
16 students
Medium classes
Founded
1989
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About The Giles School

Our goal is to ensure that every student who enters The Giles School learns with confidence, meets challenges with perseverance, and communicates in multiple languages with ease. We believe that children placed in a highly stimulating academic environment from an early age will thrive, regardless of their initial aptitudes.

The Giles School offers an inclusive, bilingual education with a strong emphasis on French immersion, beginning in Pre-K, while also introducing students to Mandarin. With small class sizes, the school promotes academic excellence and creativity, preparing students for success.

Core Values

DiversityInclusionAcademic Excellence

Teaching Philosophy

Education transcends traditional learning. From novel writing and chess to robust programs in robotics and engineering, we nurture critical thinkers and innovators. Equip your child with the skills for tomorrow with our unique blend of financial literacy and coding courses. Our innovative approach sets us apart.

Academics

Curriculum

The Giles School offers Local, Traditional, Progressive, and Other curriculums, with specializations in Languages.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

EnglishFrench

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

3 programs
Music (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

3 programs
SoccerSwimmingTrack and field

Clubs & Activities

3 programs
RoboticsService clubSTEM club

Campus & Facilities

The Giles School features a campus with STEAM Lab.

Uniform required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$26,940

per year

Above average for Ontario private schools (~CA$18,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Not available

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
February 1st

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Interview
  • Shadow day

Community & Culture

The Giles School cultivates a warm, family-oriented community where teachers maintain close relationships with students and families. The school emphasizes inclusive learning and personal growth through small class sizes (10-16 students per class), monthly assemblies celebrating student achievements, and diverse programming including leadership workshops, service learning projects, and school clubs in arts, sports, and robotics. Special days aligned with UN International Days and spirit days foster school spirit and global awareness, while events like the Science Fair and International Day bring the community together.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Giles School emphasizes inclusive learning as essential to its mission, welcoming all learners through a non-selective admissions policy. The school's curriculum is underpinned by UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals focused on inclusive education, and the school is a member of the International UNESCO Schools Network. The multilingual approach—offering French immersion, Mandarin, Spanish, and English—reflects a commitment to global citizenship. However, specific diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or statements addressing representation and belonging are not prominently featured on the website.

Parent Involvement

The school maintains a Parents' Association and offers regular parent-teacher interviews scheduled throughout the school year. The website mentions a calendar of school events and weekly communications to keep families informed. However, specific details about volunteer opportunities, committee structures, or other formal parent engagement channels are not prominently featured on the website.

Dress Code

Uniform required

Contact The Giles School

Address

80 Scarsdale Rd, North York, Ontario, Canada

Phone

(416) 446-0825

Email

info@gilesschool.ca

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Giles School

The Giles School serves students in grades Preschool-8.

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