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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Toronto film school

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Age
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All year round
18+
from 9608.00 $CAD / semester
from 9608.00 $CAD / semester
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Diploma Programs

  • Age — from 18 years old,
  • Duration of study — 18 or 24 months.

TFS offers six diploma programs in modern in-demand specializations:

  • Film Production,
  • Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre,
  • Screenwriting for Film and Television,
  • Video Game Development and Animation,
  • Video Game Development and Design,
  • Graphic Design and Interactive Media.

Earning a degree in each field takes 18 months, with some programs available in a hybrid format where part of the classes are held online. For fully remote learning, which lasts 24 months, three specializations are available:

  • Video Production,
  • Graphic Design and Interactive Media,
  • Screenwriting for Film and Television.

Throughout this time, students focus on developing practical skills and building a portfolio, working with partner organizations on large-scale projects.

A competitive diploma allows students to either continue their academic path or secure a high-paying job immediately upon completing the program.

Dates
All year round
18+
from 52650.00 $CAD / 15 months
from 52650.00 $CAD / 15 months
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Bachelor’s Program

  • Age — from 18 years old,
  • Duration of study — 15 months.

TFS offers one bachelor’s level specialty — «Creative Arts», which takes 15 months to complete. During the course of study, students master the theoretical foundations of the field to obtain a professional diploma. After earning a degree at the film school, students transfer to the Bachelor of Creative Arts program at Yorkville University.

Dates
15+
from 650.00 $CAD / week
from 650.00 $CAD / week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Summer Academy

  • Age — from 15 years old,
  • Dates — July, August,
  • Duration — one week.

During the summer months, TFS organizes short-term courses for teenagers and adults, providing an opportunity to learn the basics of a specialty that interests them.

The following programs are available to teenagers in grades 11-12 and adults over 18:

  • Acting,
  • Filmmaking.

Each course is based on project work in specialized studios and workshops, allowing students to gain practical skills and a general understanding of the creative field. Classes are held over five days, on weekdays. The schedule varies by age group: younger students attend from 9:00 AM to 3:00-5:00 PM, while adults attend from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Description of Toronto film school

  • Year of foundation: 2003
  • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Age of students: 17+ years.
  • Type of education: private vocational education institution.

Toronto School is located in Ontario and is part of one of the universities in Toronto - Yorkville University. The school offers graduate programs for those who plan to start a career in the field of entertainment, fashion, design, creating video games. The film school creates an inspiring, high-energy environment, invites practicing professionals, collaborates with various specialists in creative programs. Students gain real experience in the industry by playing several roles, working in intersectoral teams and creating meaningful professional connections. Students transform their creative abilities into practical skills through practical industry projects demonstrating their work to future employers. Toronto Film School is one of the most unique educational communities in the world, where teachers and peers share a common passion for cinema.

From the first day, students begin to transform their creative energy into practical skills demanded by the competitive world of the entertainment industry. Students shoot, edit, perform, write, design, preparing for a promising career under the guidance of industry professionals and the support of qualified teachers.

Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

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Educational process

Students and graduates studying on-campus receive support from the career department, which helps them develop the necessary skills for a quick start to their professional path: these include resume and cover letter writing practices, interview techniques, creating a professional profile on social media, and much more. Students of both on-campus and online programs can use the school's career services portal to explore professions related to their degree program.

Faculties and colleges

Teaching is conducted in several areas:

  • Acting,
  • Film and video production,
  • Screenwriting,
  • Video games,
  • Graphic design,
  • Bachelor's degree: creative arts.

Things to know about

TFS — the first private professional education institution in Ontario whose graduates can apply for their first credit with the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists. The organization requires three credits for full membership, but even one allows students to appear in commercial productions, TV shows, and films.

Accommodation, meals, prices

The campus offers students a list of accommodations:

  • Shared apartments
  • Rooms in private houses
  • Family accommodation allows you to enjoy the comfort of home, socializing with the owners, who can answer your questions and give an idea of life in Toronto and Canada. Homestay provides access to residential areas, TV, laundry and the Internet.

Activities Toronto film school

Toronto is one of the most hospitable multinational cities in the world with a high standard of living and security, the most habitable city in the world according to international ratings. The capital of Canada is an excellent place to study film, fashion and design: there are various multinational offices here, it hosts major international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto Men's Fashion Week. This ideal place for inspiration and the development of creative experience offers students to visit museums, galleries, clubs, cafes, parks and natural areas.

Advantages

  • Small classes with individual education and mentoring provide an opportunity to fully unlock the potential of students, build relationships with classmates, forging future professional connections.
  • School teachers are award-winning professionals in the industry who familiarize students with the latest ideas, cinema industry achievements, and best practices that open interesting networking opportunities.
  • Educatiaon  in the center of Toronto, close to the lively Dundas Square, where films, shows are often held. The city is inspired by world-class cultural events - held here. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), World Film Festival Reel, Hot Docs and North by Northeast (NXNE).
  • Pupils receive a multifaceted experience in all areas of the entertainment industry, create a diverse professional portfolio. In the first semester, students will perform in front of the camera, use film equipment, play in a play by an experienced guest director on a professional stage in downtown Toronto.
  • Toronto Film School offers interdisciplinary collaboration, working with peers as part of creative programs - participating in film students' productions, reading movie scripts, television programs, creating thematic packages in conjunction with graphic design program participants, sounding films with video game designers.

Facilities and equipment at Toronto film school

The Toronto Film School has 5 campuses:

  • Campus A, Dundas Square
  • Campus B, Dundas Square
  • Campus of the Tilon Film School
  • Campus of the Davisville Film School
  • Administrative office

The library contains technical and business journals, books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, various electronic, printed reference resources, offers Internet access, printers and photocopiers to support learning in classrooms, laboratories, reference, interlibrary loans.

The library helps to develop independent learning skills by offering informational assistance for research. Pupils have access to electronic information retrieval systems that provide enhanced access to current data. The library also provides ideal conditions for self-study.

Admission dates and extra charges

Additional expenses:

  • Health insurance
  • Accommodation fee
  • Participation in the program ESL Pathway
  • The deposit.

Tuition does not include the cost of books, supplies, equipment.

Enrolment process

Step-by-step admission process:

  • Submitting an online form, paying the registration fee, and providing documents,
  • Receiving feedback from the admissions committee and attending an interview,
  • Receiving an official enrollment letter and information about campus arrival/online class schedule.

Perspectives

During the course of their studies, students receive high-quality professional training and create an individual portfolio, which enables them to successfully find employment and collaborate with leading industry companies even before completing the program. Graduates work on international projects such as Marvel series films and UBISOFT video games.

Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol

Stages of admission to the Toronto FIlm School:

  1. Fill out the application form online
  2. Payment of the registration fee (non-refundable): all programs - $ 100, FIlm Production - $ 500
  3. Granting high school diploma (grade 12) or equivalent
  4. Testing for students over 18 years old
  5. Providing IELTS test results from 5.5 (equivalent).

Conditions for studying English for foreign students:

IELTS results (equivalent)

English courses for foreign students who are studying during their studies

5.5 and higher

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

4.5-5.5

Level 2 ESL Pathway Program

4.0-4.5

1st, 2nd levels of the ESL Pathway program

below 4.0

Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 of the ESL Pathway program

Scholarships Toronto film school

International students are considered for scholarships, if they have the necessary qualities and skills for the chosen program at the Toronto Film School, are able to make a positive contribution to the school community.

The size of the CDN scholarship is up to $ 5000.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

Review about Toronto film school

Emil Nadirli
(24.07.2020)
Can i work during in my study in Toronto Film school ? And after gradute my Fashion design program , can i get a job ? they are helping for me ?
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Dear Nadirli, Yes, Toronto Film School is very good with helping students with finding a job. They put extra attention to practice rather than theory and the most proactive students can get a job or internship offer even before graduating. You can also work up to 20 h per week during your studies.
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Official representatives. Free admissions support
Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.

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Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.

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