The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 246,000 students in 582 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 140,000 life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.

With over 40% of our graduates ranking as Ontario Scholars, more than 80% of our graduates go on to university or college.

TDSB staff members are the backbone of the system. A talented community of educators and support staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success. The TDSB employs approximately 38,000 individuals who build a positive learning environment by supporting our Strategic Directions and Mission Statement. Our standards are high because our students are our number one priority. 

The TDSB’s Director Dr. John Malloy is supported by the Senior Team who is responsible for: 

• Serving our students and communities
• Improving academic performance
• Managing business services
• Providing staff support
• Operating and maintaining our buildings

1. Transform Student Learning

3. Provide Equity of Access to Learning Opportunities for All Students

4. Allocate Human and Financial Resources Strategically to Support Student Needs

5. Build Strong Relationships and Partnerships Within School Communities to Support Student Learning and Well-Being

Read TDSB's Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

The Toronto District School Board is the largest school board in Canada and one of the largest in North America. We have nearly 600 schools and serve approximately 246,000 students each year. 

Our Students

• 173,000 elementary students 
• 73,000 high school students
• 2,200 international students  
• 140,000 continuing education students 
• 29,000 students are enrolled in immersion and extended French programs 
• 23% were born outside of Canada 
• There are over 120 languages spoken by TDSB students and their families.

Our Staff   

• 17,000 permanent teachers (11,820 Elementary, 5,180 Secondary) 
• 5,800 occasional teachers (3,860 Elementary, 1,940 Secondary) 
• 15,500 permanent support staff and 4,000 supply/casual employees (including Designated Early Childhood Educators, professional support workers, caretakers, maintenance staff, IT support, administrators, etc.).

Our Schools

• 582 schools in total 
• 471 Elementary Schools (including 1 Elementary/Secondary First Nations School, 18 Elementary Alternative Schools, 6 Special Education Self-Contained Schools)
• 111 Secondary Schools (including 1 Elementary/Secondary Alternative School, 20 Secondary Alternative Schools, 4 Caring and Safe Schools Programs, 5 Adult/EdVance Programs, 2 Native Learning Centres, 6 Special Education Self-Contained Schools)