Top 20 IGCSE Schools in Toronto

Toronto has a strong independent school market, with some schools offering British/international pathways that include IGCSE (or IGCSE-style) preparation. Families typically rank schools based on academic outcomes signals, subject breadth, and consistency of exam-technique teaching.

What to ask for (IGCSE outcomes + evidence)

• Whether the school runs IGCSE/International GCSE (and for which subjects)
• Cohort size and exam entries (if applicable)
• How the school structures mocks and past-paper routines

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The Top 20 (Toronto)

1. Upper Canada College (UCC) – Strong outcomes signals and senior pathways.
2. Branksome Hall – Strong academics and student support; confirm IGCSE/IB pathway details.
3. Havergal College – Strong academics; confirm exam pathway fit.
4. Crescent School – Strong academics and outcomes signals; confirm pathway.
5. Bishop Strachan School (BSS) – Strong academics and senior support; confirm pathway.
6. St Michael’s College School (international options) – Confirm exam pathway fit.
7. St Clement’s School – Strong academics; confirm pathway.
8. Toronto French School (TFS) – Strong bilingual route; confirm IGCSE fit if applicable.
9. The York School – Strong academics; confirm international exam pathway.
10. CIS Ontario / international networks (where applicable) – Verify IGCSE availability by campus.
11. Pickering College (boarding/day) – Confirm pathway and senior structure.
12. St Andrew’s College (boarding/day) – Confirm pathway and exam preparation approach.
13. Appleby College (boarding/day) – Confirm pathway and exam preparation approach.
14. St John’s-Kilmarnock School (regional alternative) – Consider if relocating; confirm pathway.
15. Columbia International College (international pathway) – Confirm IGCSE/GCSE fit and support model.
16. Urban international schools (Toronto area) – Verify whether Cambridge IGCSE is offered and subject breadth.
17. Schools with strong EAL/learning support – Important for essay-heavy subjects and new arrivals.
18. Schools with strong science lab provision – Important for practical readiness.
19. Schools with structured mock calendars – Strong signal for exam technique development.
20. Schools with transparent results reporting – Ask what the school publishes and cohort context.

Quick checklist

• Confirm whether the school runs IGCSE and which subjects.
• Ask for outcomes signals and entry counts (if applicable).
• Check how the school teaches exam technique: mocks, past papers, marking feedback.

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