Not in Kindergarten. Our PreK, JK, and SK classes welcome non-French-speaking children. To apply for Grade 1, students must be able to speak and understand French. Applicants for Grades 2-12 must be able to speak, read, and write in French.
FAQ
Last updated: May 3, 2024, 1:36 p.m. ET
1. Does my child need to speak French to apply to LFT?
2. Is there a bus service?
LFT provides four bus lines with several pick-up points in Toronto. Consult this document https://www.lft.ca/sites/default/files/2024-07/LFT_20242025_SchoolBusTransportation_EN.pdf for more information or contact admissions@lft.ca
3. Does LFT have a hot meal program?
LFT offers a hot lunch service delivered to LFT by Kids Cuisine Santé.
4. When should we apply? Are there specific entry grades?
LFT welcomes students in all grades and operates on a rolling admissions basis, depending on space availability.
Please contact admissions@lft.ca to check availability.
5. We (parents) do not speak French. Is this a problem?
Not at all! Many of our families do not speak French. All LFT teachers and staff speak English and can respond to any questions in both French and English. All school communications are sent in both French and English.
Several of our students speak a third language at home, and we are proud of and cherish this linguistic and cultural diversity.
6. Do students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) along with the “Baccalauréat Français”? Can they enroll in a North American university with the BAC Français?
Our students graduate with the Baccalauréat français or Baccalauréat français International (BFI) at the end of Grade 12. We do not offer the Ontario curriculum, so no OSSD is provided. The French Baccalaureate is recognized and highly valued by universities in Canada and the US. Watch this short video to learn more about the advantages of the BAC Français and opportunities for postgraduate study:
7. How will I help my child with homework if I do not speak French?
At LFT, homework reinforces concepts already learned and practiced in the classroom. Students are never required to learn new skills or lessons at home. Primary school students (Grades 1-5) can enroll in the “study hall” where they can do homework at school under a french-speaking teacher's supervision.
8. Are all the subjects taught in French?
LFT follows the curriculum of the French Ministry of Education.
All subjects are taught in French by native French-speaking teachers.
English is taught from PreK onwards by native English-speaking teachers. Gym classes are in English in Grades 1-5 and the Performing Arts program is taught in English in Grades 1-9.
Starting in Grade 6, students may choose to enroll in the Section Internationale Américaine program, which allows them to deepen their knowledge of English language and literature and have half of the History-Geography class in English.
Starting in Grade 6 and until Grade 12, all students study Spanish.
9. How do you deal with new student integration? My child is very worried about changing schools, leaving friends, and not finding new ones.
At LFT, we welcome many new students each year from both Toronto and abroad. Our community is excited to greet new friends and help them settle in. Our Vie Scolaire team, consisting of several dedicated educators, focuses specifically on the integration and well-being of new students. They provide support and create opportunities for newcomers to connect with their peers, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition.
10. Does LFT take part in sports competitions?
LFT is a member of the Small School Athletic Federation (SSAF) and participates in indoor & outdoor soccer, basketball, track and field, cross-country running, and other competitions. We maintain a competitive level and have won numerous awards in track & field, cross-country, soccer, and other tournaments.
Our secondary school students participate in sports competitions with other Lycées Français schools in Canada, the US, and Europe.
11. Do you offer extracurricular activities?
LFT offers a wide range of before and after school activities for Kindergarten and Primary school students.
Secondary school students are invited to participate bi-weekly in LFT Sports Association activities.
12. Is there a uniform?
Only for gym classes.