
Frequently Asked Questions
No.TWS Elementary students can begin at any point in the school year.For high school students, our synchronous approach allows for students to engage with each other and actively be involved for the duration of the course.Our entry points throughout TWS academic year are September, November, February, April, July and August.
This format enables our high school students to devote their complete attention to two subjects at a time. This encourages deeper engagement with course material and allows for further exploration of interests, which better prepares students for acceptance into the University / College program of their choice.
Toronto World School teachers are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, and many have additional post-graduate degrees. Our staff are selected not only for their qualifications, but also for their enthusiasm and dedication to student success. Our teachers love what they teach and are passionate about connecting with young people.
Yes! Similar to our traditional brick and mortar high school, our guidance counsellor offer office hours and encourage students to meet with them whenever the need arises. Early on, our students are encouraged to plan for post-secondary education and our team offers an extremely high level of support throughout the post-secondary application process.
Extra-curricular activities are an important part of school life. Being active and engaged in programsbrings like minded students together to share their passions and expand their networks. Toronto World School will offer all students the opportunity to join clubs such as Model United Nations, photography, gaming, and environmental, among many others, all of which will be driven by the passions and interests of Global students.
We use ConnectED, our online learning platform, as the primary means of communication between teachers and families. Teachers will update families on a weekly basis, as well as when any notable developments occur in a student’s progress. Toronto World School will also host virtual parent/guardian-teacher meetings at least once per term.
Students should have the following minimum requirements to access Toronto World School Virtual programs:
Hardware/software requirements:
Hardware:
PC running Windows 8 or higher
Mac running Apple OS X or higher
Chromebook running Chrome OS
High speed internet is recommended with access to a computer with the following:
A processor of 2GHz or faster
4 GB RAM or greater
A high speed internet connection of 1.5 MB/s or faster
Keyboard and mouse
Headphone/Speakers/Microphone/Camera
Recommended Software:
Adobe Reader, Shockwave, Flash Player, Java, Office suite
Browser:
Mozilla Firefox4 or higher, Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Safari 5 or higher, Google Chrome 11 or higher