German International School Toronto
- German
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 10.3K–14.5K
CAD 14.5K–20.3K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
German International School Toronto (GIST) is a private school in Islington, Toronto, serving students from PreK to Grade 12. It follows German and Ontario curricula and offers the IB Diploma Programme. Its trilingual programme teaches German, English and French, and it runs a STEAM_MINT programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
German · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 4–17
Language
German, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Open days
- 2026-11-25
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (7:30 AM - 1:15 PM) | CAD 14,460≈ USD 10.3K |
| Grades 1 to 4 (7:45 AM - 1:15 PM) | CAD 19,160≈ USD 13.6K |
| Grades 5 to 12 (7:45 AM - 3:15 PM) | CAD 20,330≈ USD 14.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (7:30 AM - 1:15 PM) | CAD 14,460 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grades 1 to 4 (7:45 AM - 1:15 PM) | CAD 19,160 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Grades 5 to 12 (7:45 AM - 3:15 PM) | CAD 20,330 (about USD 14.5K) |
Source: school website (gistonline.ca) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German International School Toronto (this school) | CAD 14,460 (about USD 10.3K) | CAD 20,330 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Urban International School | CAD 20,000 (about USD 14.2K) | CAD 20,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Vega Academy | CAD 21,000 (about USD 14.9K) | CAD 21,000 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Blyth Academy | CAD 28,000 (about USD 19.9K) | CAD 32,900 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Branksome Hall | CAD 45,140 (about USD 32.1K) | CAD 49,210 (about USD 35K) |
| WillowWood School | CAD 22,050 (about USD 15.7K) | CAD 27,850 (about USD 19.8K) |
Source: school website (gistonline.ca) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Enrolment fee
- CAD 2,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- After School Program
Upcoming events
- Nov11WedInfo sessionOnline14:00 GMT-5 (local time)
IB Diploma Programme - Virtual Info Session
Checked 2026-10-31
Check on the school's page - Nov25WedOpen dayOnline14:00 GMT-5 (local time)
Virtual Open House
Checked 2026-10-31
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