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The ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ (ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 239,000 students in 579Ìýschools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.

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ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ employs approximately 41,000 individuals who build a positive learning environment by supporting our Strategic Directions and Mission Statement.ÌýOur standards are high because our students are our number one priority.Ìý

The ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­â€™s Director of EducationÌýis supported by the Senior Team who is responsible for:Ìý

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

The ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Chair of the Board works with the other publicly elected Trustees. Trustees represent the families in their wardsÌýand ensure that all concerns of their communities are brought to the attention of the Board.

The ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­'sÌýMulti-Year Strategic Plan 2024-28,ÌýInspiring Minds and Shaping Futures: Our Multi-Year Commitment to Student Success,Ìýsets direction and identifies system goals to support the ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­'s 239,000 students and nearly 600 schools.Ìý

The ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ is the largest school board in Canada and one of the largest in North America. We have nearly 600 schools and serve approximately 239,000 students each year.Ìý

Our Students

• 164,000 elementary students
• 75,000 high school students
• 1,600 international students
• 100,000 Continuing Education students
• 26,000 students are enrolled in immersion and extended French programs
• 27% were born outside of Canada
• There are over 100 languages spoken by ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ students and their families.

Our Staff ÌýÌý

• 16,310Ìýpermanent teachers (11,010ÌýElementary, 5,300 Secondary)
• 5,230 occasional teachers (3,590 Elementary, 1,640 Secondary)
• 14,610Ìýpermanent support staff and 4800 supply/casual employees (including Designated Early Childhood Educators, professional support workers, caretakers, maintenance staff, IT support, administrators, etc.)

Our Schools

• 579Ìýschools in total
• 469ÌýElementary Schools (including 1 Elementary/Secondary Indigenous Education School, 18 Elementary Alternative Schools, 6 Special Education Self-Contained Schools)
• 110 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, 1 Virtual Secondary School)