Toronto has four publicly funded school boards that manage English public, English Catholic, French public, and French Catholic education. Schools are assigned primarily based on residential catchment areas, with specialized programs available across the city. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest school board in Canada.
Key Toronto School Boards
Toronto District School Board (TDSB): The largest board in Canada, serving English public students with over 580 schools across Toronto. Offers extensive academic, arts, and specialty programs.
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB): Provides publicly funded Catholic education throughout the city, serving elementary and secondary students.
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (CSV): Ontario’s French-language public school board serving francophone students in Toronto and surrounding regions.
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir (CSCM): French-language Catholic school board offering faith-based education in French.
Additional Information
Catchment Areas: Your residential address determines your designated local school for both elementary and secondary levels.
School Choice & Specialized Programs: Toronto offers optional attendance programs including arts schools, International Baccalaureate (IB), STEM programs, and French immersion options.
Programs: Common offerings include French immersion, gifted education, alternative schools, and technical or vocational pathways.
Governance: Each school board operates independently with elected trustees responsible for policy, budgeting, and long-term planning.
Relocation Info
Below are links to important information that every homebuyer will find useful when relocating to Toronto.