About Toronto Film School
Toronto Film School (TFS) is a top‑ranked creative arts college located in downtown Toronto, the heart of Canada’s film and entertainment
industry. Offering accelerated 12‑ to 18‑month diplomas in Film Production, Acting, Writing for Film & TV, Video Game Design & Animation,
Graphic Design, and Fashion Marketing, TFS immerses 3,000+ students from 70 countries in hands‑on, industry‑focused learning. Courses are
taught by award‑winning professionals, and students graduate with a portfolio, professional network and pathway to a BCA degree at Yorkville
University.
Cost of Living
Numbeo Aug 2025 estimates a single person’s monthly costs in Toronto at CAD $1,450 excluding rent; shared accommodation downtown averages CAD $1,100–$1,400/month.
Key Facts
Campus address: 460 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1W9 | Phone: +1 866‑467‑0661 | Accreditation: Registered PCC (MCU); OSAP‑approved | Intakes: January, April, July, October | International tuition (Film Production diploma 2025): CAD $38,580 total | Program length: 12‑18 months accelerated diplomas | Pathway: 2‑year BCA degree with Yorkville University | Students: 3,000+ from 70 countries | Ranking: QS Top 50 film schools 2023
Conservatory‑style acting program focusing on voice, movement, on‑camera technique and stage performance with agent showcase.
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- Duration: 18 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Explores product development, fashion marketing, styling and e‑commerce with annual runway showcase.
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- Duration: 12 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Hands‑on filmmaking diploma covering directing, cinematography, editing and production management; students shoot 12 short films and a final thesis.
Course Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Covers branding, UX/UI, motion graphics and web design with Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma certification.
Course Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Project‑based program teaching character modelling, environment art and animation pipelines using Unreal and Maya.
Course Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Focuses on C++, gameplay programming, level design and multi‑player architecture culminating in a commercial‑ready game.
Course Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Intensive writers’ room training covering screenwriting, TV episodic, pitching and transmedia storytelling.
Course Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: January; April; July; October
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Pre‑sessional English program improving academic language and creative terminology for admission to TFS diplomas.
Course Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Campus: Main Campus
- Intakes: June; September
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