Admission requirements
To become a student at Toronto Film School, you will need to complete the following steps:
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Complete and submit an online application form.
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Pay the (non-refundable) application fee of $150.
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Provide original or notarized translated academic transcripts. You must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent.
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Submit the requirements for your program of choice (see ‘Requirements by Program’ below).
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For international students only: provide proof of English-language proficiency.
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For international students only: Send a copy of your passport.
Please note that if you are over 18 and not enrolling directly from secondary school you may be asked to take a mature student test.
Students can cancel a contract within two days of signing it if they deliver a written notice of cancellation to Toronto Film School at the address shown on the contract; otherwise the application fees are non-refundable.




Requirements by Program
(Please note a follow-up interview and cold read may be required.)
Please submit a portfolio of two (or more) writing pieces. Your writing material will not be returned.
Video Game Design & Animation applicants need to have completed a Grade 11 course in visual arts. Grade 11 courses in physics and computers/digital media are recommended.
Please note: Video Game Design & Development applicants need to have completed a Grade 11 math course or math camp. Grade 11 courses in physics and computers/digital media are recommended.
Graduation Requirements for All Programs
To graduate, you need to complete all courses in the chosen program with a 1.7 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the 4.3 scale or better.
The following hours must be completed, per program:
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Film, Writing and Video Game programs: 1728 hours
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Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre: 1512 hours
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Graphic Design & Interactive Media: 1152 hours
Any course with a grade W or F must be retaken in order to graduate.


Need assistance? We’re here to help
We’re here to help you with any part of the application process. Don’t hesitate to:
– Call us at 1.866.838.6542.
– Message us on Facebook.
– Fill out a Request for Information form (an admissions advisor will contact you).
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