ADMISSIONS

An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.

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  Open House

  Lycée Français de Toronto Open House

  • Nov 8, 2025

  • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Lycée Français de Toronto

    2327 Dufferin street
    Toronto, ON, M6E3S5

  • https://www.lft.ca/admissions

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  Upon your arrival, our Secondary school students will be delighted to greet you. Feel free to ask them any questions about their experiences; they are our wonderful ambassadors and will guide you through the school, offering a lively insight into our educational environment.

  During your visit, you will have the opportunity to meet our teachers from Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary, who will be happy to share their passion for education and discuss our pedagogical approach.

  At the end of your tour, join the educational and administrative leadership team over coffee for a friendly conversation and the opportunity to ask any further questions.

   

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• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Lycée Français de Toronto	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day admissions	0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February		2%
  March		2%
  April		1%
  May		1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		1%

• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) PS, JK and 9 (for the same grades offered at Lycée Français de Toronto).

• Breakdown by grade

  Entry grade	Number of openings available: Day
  	Lycée Français de Toronto	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	15 - 20	24
  JK	20	16
  SK	15 - 20	10
  Gr. 1	8 - 10	10
  Gr. 2	8 - 10	8
  Gr. 3	8 - 10	8
  Gr. 4	8 - 10	9
  Gr. 5	8 - 10	9
  Gr. 6	8 - 10	9
  Gr. 7	8 - 10	16
  Gr. 8	8 - 10	10
  Gr. 9	8 - 10	23
  Gr. 10	8 - 10	13
  Gr. 11	8 - 10	13
  Gr. 12	8 - 10	13

• Why it matters

  Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.

Acceptance rate at Lycée Français de Toronto is typical of the schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Acceptance rate: Day
  	Lycée Français de Toronto	Average of all other schools
  Preschool	90%	39%
  JK	90%	42%
  SK	90%	36%
  Gr. 1	80%	40%
  Gr. 2	80%	37%
  Gr. 3	80%	36%
  Gr. 4	80%	36%
  Gr. 5	80%	36%
  Gr. 6	80%	36%
  Gr. 7	70%	38%
  Gr. 8	70%	35%
  Gr. 9	70%	40%
  Gr. 10	70%	38%
  Gr. 11	70%	37%
  Gr. 12	70%	35%

• What Lycée Français de Toronto says it looks for in students

  Admission to Kindergarten (Pre-K, JK, SK)
  
  The meet and greet (30 minutes) is a play-and-learn interaction with one of our kindergarten teachers, conducted in the applicant’s preferred language (French or English).
  *Candidates for the Pre-K class must be potty trained
  
  Admission to Grades 1 - 12
  Admissions tests for Grades 1-12 assess French language skills.
  Grade 1: Candidates must understand and speak French; reading and writing skills are not required.
  Grades 2-12: Both written and oral French skills will be assessed.

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Lycée Français de Toronto and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Required by Lycée Français de Toronto					% of schools requiring
  	Interview	SSAT	SSAT (out of province)	Entrance exam	Entrance essay
  Preschool		-	-	-	-	Interview: 18%
  JK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK		-	-	-	-	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
  Gr. 1		-	-		-	Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 2		-	-		-	Interview: 52%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3		-	-		-	Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 4		-	-		-	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 5		-	-		-	Interview: 57%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6		-	-			Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7%
  Gr. 7		-	-			Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8		-	-			Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 9		-	-			Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 10		-	-			Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 11		-	-			Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11%
  Gr. 12		-	-			Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10%

• What Lycée Français de Toronto says about the application process

  Application fee: $300

  Registration fee: $6,500

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  Step 2 ▶︎ Online application

  Families interested in applying to LFT are invited to complete an online application on our admissions portal. Your application is considered complete once you have :

  • fill out the forms
  • uploaded the birth certificate (PDF)
  • uploaded the PDF scanned copies of the most recent report cards (for applicants in SK-Grade 12)
  • paid the non-refundable $300 application fee

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• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.