Toronto School of Management

• Location: Toronto, Canada,
• Year of foundation: 2011,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed.

The Toronto School of Management is a Canadian private school located in the city center. It focuses on practical studying and preparing students for the real demands of the modern labor market.

It has received recognition in the professional environment and not only in its professional activities: among the programs of the year are the Work & Study Program of the Year, awards in the nomination "The best multidisciplinary Cooperative Educational Enterprise" and the best business and Career preparation.

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What are the most popular majors among students currently?

Business remains popular, but engineering and IT are quickly gaining ground. STEM fields are seen as advantageous not only for education in Canada but also for gaining professional experience, especially with the post-study work opportunities they offer. The pandemic has also sparked increased interest in biological and chemical sciences.

The Toronto School of Management does not have its own housing stock on or off campus, but helps students find accommodation in the city. Students sign the lease themselves and agree on the living conditions, and the specialists of the studying center provide recommendations, resources and support to simplify this process.

The campus has its own cafe where students can buy snacks, drinks and meals between classes. The cafe is located in the main building and is part of the infrastructure for the convenience of students, along with the library and recreation areas. In addition, student kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves are available on campus, which is convenient for those who prefer to cook their own food or bring it from home.

At the Toronto School of Management, students actively participate in field trips and other extracurricular formats that help them gain hands-on experience and expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. For example, students of the hospitality and tourism programs visit the boutique hotel Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer, Shangri‑La Hotel Toronto, Chambers Steakhouse and Super Club restaurants: there you can observe management processes, study service standards and obtain practical knowledge.

The Graduate School regularly holds master classes and workshops on relevant industry topics: students work with invited experts, including representatives of embassies and business leaders, participate in Alumni Connect events — sharing experiences with graduates helps to better understand career prospects.

Special attention is paid to cultural life: events dedicated to various traditions and cultures of the world are held, trips around Ontario are organized, including popular tourist locations such as Niagara Falls.

In addition to educational and cultural events, the studying center offers social and career formats: job fairs, lectures from practitioners, and thematic meetings to develop professional skills.

• The Toronto School of Management offers students active practical preparation and cooperative programs: the graduate school cooperates with 150+ employers, which allows future specialists to complete co‑op internships, gaining real professional experience while still studying.
• It supports students through career services: helps to compile resumes, conduct interviews, organize meetings with experienced specialists and job fairs.
• Teachers at the Canadian higher school have not only academic degrees, but also practical experience in their fields: business, marketing, finance, hotel management or ICT.
• Each lesson includes real cases of companies, discussion of practical tasks and methods of their solution, which helps students to better understand how to apply theory in practice.

The Toronto School of Management offers its students modern learning spaces equipped with high-tech computer labs, comfortable classrooms and recreation areas. Students have access to computers and free Wi‑Fi. There is a TSOM Library on campus, a library for quiet work, reading and preparing for seminars, and there is a Learning Commons, a collaboration space with access to educational materials and technologies.

There are additional rooms for relaxation and prayer on the campus, student kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves where food can be stored and heated, and stations with drinking water.

Additional expenses include:

• Meals,
• Accommodation,
• Excursions,
• Service fees,
• Educational materials,
• Insurance,
• Transportation,
• Personal expenses.

• Submit an application online, upload all required documents: educational documents, passport, and certificates confirming English language proficiency. Sometimes additional documents may be required for a specific course, such as a portfolio or recommendation letters from previous places of employment.
• After that, the admissions committee team reviews all documents and makes a decision. If the requirements are met, the student receives an acceptance letter by email.
• Complete the Enrollment Checklist through the student portal by uploading the remaining documents and confirming consent to study.

Once all steps are completed and verified, the student's status in the system changes to ENROLLED, and studies officially begin.

Toronto School of Management places great emphasis on supporting career development. A dedicated department — Career Services — helps students and graduates plan their future or current careers, develop job search skills, prepare resumes, get ready for interviews, participate in offline meetups, and set up professional online profiles; moreover, support is available throughout the entire study period and remains accessible even after graduation, easing the transition from studies to work.

According to graduate statistics, approximately 70% find employment in their field of study, with nearly 92% noting that the school helped them acquire the skills necessary for a successful start in their professional careers. The majority of graduates — approximately 94% — continue to live in Canada.

To enter the Toronto School of Management, a foreign student must have a high school diploma (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent from their home country, and reach the age of 18.

If English is not your native language, you must confirm your language proficiency using one of the following methods:

• Successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes program at TSOM,
• Provide the results of a recognized English test or a certificate of completion of an ESL course at an accredited language school, and confirm a degree from a previous school or university where the applicant has already studied English.

For some diploma and certificate programs, it is sometimes necessary to take a short Wonderlic test: it usually takes about eight minutes and assesses the basic skills of the applicant.

The Toronto School of Management provides various forms of financial support and tuition discounts for new and current students, including foreigners. These programs are divided into areas.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision