FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be enrolled in a Program at TSA to take a course?
No, anyone can register for courses at the Toronto School of Art as long as they meet any prerequisites for the particular course they want to attend.
When do I register for courses at TSA?
Registration is taken up to the start date of courses (pending availability). We encourage early registration and offer an early discount.
How should I register for courses?
Students can register in person, or by phone or fax or mail.
Students can register for courses at our office. The office hours are Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 6.45 pm and Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm. Students can also register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard.
Can I register for courses online?
We do not currently have an online registration system. However students can download our registration form from our website. This form can be faxed (with credit card information) or mailed (with credit card information or cheque). When filling out the registration form please remember fee structure.
Do you offer discounts for seniors or students at other institutions?
No, however we do offer an early registration discount on tuition of $20, if you register within a certain date this will apply.
Are there additional fees on top of the tuition amount?
Some courses have an additional model/material/digital lab fee.
The fees differ depending on the course. These fees are pooled to cover costs of life models or certain materials used in class (eg. wax in Encaustic) or materials used to demonstrate techniques.
All students must pay an annual student services fee of $35 per year (from September to end of August). Students pay this ONCE a year. If you are registering for the first time for the year in Spring or Summer this fee is reduced to $17.50.
Do I have to buy materials for my class?
For most classes, even if some materials are supplied, students DO have to purchase their own materials. Please see the course calendar for individual course descriptions. At the bottom left hand corner of the description there is a link "Materials list". Please click to view the list.
I am only planning to take one course at TSA, does the student services fee still apply to my registration?
Yes, every student is issued a student card, and must pay the annual student services fee.
I am an international student, how do I apply to study at the Toronto School of Art?
If you are an international student interested in applying for a program at the Toronto School of Art you have the option of mailing a portfolio to us. This should consist of images (preferably jpegs at 300 dpi) on a CD or prints (8x10 or smaller) of a selection of current and past work. Your portfolio should consist of about 10 – 15 images of work which demonstrate a cross-section of your experience.
This is treated as a regular entrance portfolio review and the fee of $50 applies.
You will be mailed or emailed an application package to fill out and must also supply photo id and transcripts from a high school, post secondary institution or equivalent
(high school transcripts not necessary for the Portfolio Development Program). To study in Canada you must also supply a copy of your student visa which you will have to apply for through the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
The international tuition fee for all full time programs is 6300.00 per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be enrolled in a Program at TSA to take a course?
No, anyone can register for courses at the Toronto School of Art as long as they meet any prerequisites for the particular course they want to attend.
When do I register for courses at TSA?
Registration is taken up to the start date of courses (pending availability). We encourage early registration and offer an early discount.
How should I register for courses?
Students can register in person, or by phone or fax or mail.
Students can register for courses at our office. The office hours are Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 6.45 pm and Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm. Students can also register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard.
Can I register for courses online?
We do not currently have an online registration system. However students can download our registration form from our website. This form can be faxed (with credit card information) or mailed (with credit card information or cheque). When filling out the registration form please remember fee structure.
Do you offer discounts for seniors or students at other institutions?
No, however we do offer an early registration discount on tuition of $20, if you register within a certain date this will apply.
Are there additional fees on top of the tuition amount?
Some courses have an additional model/material/digital lab fee.
The fees differ depending on the course. These fees are pooled to cover costs of life models or certain materials used in class (eg. wax in Encaustic) or materials used to demonstrate techniques.
All students must pay an annual student services fee of $35 per year (from September to end of August). Students pay this ONCE a year. If you are registering for the first time for the year in Spring or Summer this fee is reduced to $17.50.
Do I have to buy materials for my class?
For most classes, even if some materials are supplied, students DO have to purchase their own materials. Please see the course calendar for individual course descriptions. At the bottom left hand corner of the description there is a link "Materials list". Please click to view the list.
I am only planning to take one course at TSA, does the student services fee still apply to my registration?
Yes, every student is issued a student card, and must pay the annual student services fee.
I am an international student, how do I apply to study at the Toronto School of Art?
If you are an international student interested in applying for a program at the Toronto School of Art you have the option of mailing a portfolio to us. This should consist of images (preferably jpegs at 300 dpi) on a CD or prints (8x10 or smaller) of a selection of current and past work. Your portfolio should consist of about 10 – 15 images of work which demonstrate a cross-section of your experience.
This is treated as a regular entrance portfolio review and the fee of $50 applies.
You will be mailed or emailed an application package to fill out and must also supply photo id and transcripts from a high school, post secondary institution or equivalent
(high school transcripts not necessary for the Portfolio Development Program). To study in Canada you must also supply a copy of your student visa which you will have to apply for through the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
The international tuition fee for all full time programs is 6300.00 per year.