WELCOME TO
THE SHIRE SCHOOL
赛尔双语学校

Toronto’s Premier Dual-Language
English Mandarin JK–6 School

About Us

The Shire School 赛尔双语学校 (多伦多中英文双语学校) is an enriched, dual-language — English and Mandarin — co-ed elementary school for children grades JK through 6. We are based in the beautiful and leafy Annex neighborhood of Toronto, close to several of Toronto’s (and Canada’s) finest academic, cultural and athletic institutions, within walking distance to two subway lines and several parks.

Our school will bring the knowledge and expertise of its talented faculty, combined with a challenging curriculum to offer a program that is designed to help our students excel academically and achieve proficiency in two languages.

We believe our unique dual-language program will help children build their brain power to develop into successful global citizens, through a caring, fun, and inquisitive atmosphere where kids are encouraged to strive to reach their full potential.

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Parents Love Us

We wholeheartedly recommend The Shire School. Our kids’ teachers are second to none. They are on the ball, adaptive and understand how to engage our kids based on their particular attributes. The low student/teacher ratio also ensures our kids receive a high level of hands-on attention to support their growth. The Shire School’s dual focus on Mandarin and English has helped our kids to achieve full bilingualism, and fosters increased cultural understanding and global awareness. Beyond linguistics, the curriculum is well-rounded and challenging, which we’re confident sets our kids up to thrive post-elementary. We are equally impressed by the dedication shown to our kids’ social and emotional development. The faculty places tremendous emphasis on leadership, respect for one’s self and others, responsibility and kindness. Anyone who comes by the school for a tour and observes how the kids interact will see this immediately.

Warren Ross & Beryl Wang
Enrolling our daughter in the Shire School, a bilingual Mandarin-English school, has proven to be an enriching decision beyond measure. From the moment she stepped into the vibrant classrooms, she has been embraced by the warmth and dedication of the teachers. Their unwavering commitment not only cultivates her language skills but also fosters a deep connection to Chinese culture. Each day, she eagerly absorbs not only vocabulary and grammar but also the rich tapestry of customs and traditions, sparking a genuine appreciation for diversity and global understanding. The small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing her to flourish academically and socially. We're grateful for the supportive community that has nurtured our daughter's curiosity and growth, laying a strong foundation for her future success.

Christopher Willer & Irene Ying
作为一个以中文为母语的家庭，我们非常重视孩子的继承语学习，并深知中文对华裔孩子文化认同的重要性。在赛尔学校，每位老师不仅具备优秀的教育技能，还富有爱心，为学生们创造了一个非凡的学习环境。自从我们的孩子入读赛尔以来，他在中文、英文和数学方面都取得了显著的进步。他不仅能流利地运用两种语言，而且展现出对中华文化的深刻理解和欣赏。每一天，他都开心地参加学校的各种课程和活动，充满了对学习的乐趣和探索的动力，这让我们倍感欣慰。

Lin Yi Qu & Runqi Han
The teachers are incredibly dedicated and talented. They do a tremendous job fostering a love for learning and engaging the students on a wide variety of topics in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Spanish. We have truly been impressed with how quickly our kids have picked up the new languages under the positive and nurturing small class environment. More important, the teachers have instilled in them a growth mindset that will serve them well as they grow. Beyond the academically rigorous program, the Shire School also teaches important values around leadership, responsibility, and community that will serve the students well in their futures.

Ying Soong & Manish Srivastava
The Shire School provides a caring and enriching environment for young children. Our daughter is excited to go to school and shares her learning with us each day. She is being exposed to 3 languages (English, Mandarin and Spanish) from 4-5 teachers daily, which helps her learn to adapt to different teaching styles and to become a global citizen. Since it's a close-knit school, older kids tend to look after the younger ones. The school's location is also ideal for children to explore the city with many museums, parks and U of T nearby.

Karl Li & Angel Li
Our daughter is currently in grade 3 at The Shire School, and this year, we have really seen her excel and grow in her academics. The smaller-sized classes provided her with the required individual attention and educational support. It's a school where the staff takes the time to get to know each student and they have created a caring and safe environment for the kids to learn in. My daughter’s confidence has increased and she loves going to school. We are thankful for the positive impact TSS has had on her.

Betty Hui & Jeff Tsang
The Shire School, being a Mandarin / English dual language school, balances the traditional Asian focus on academics with a modern nuance of social and emotional growth of students, and provides an excellent education for our daughter. With the advantage of small class sizes, the teachers can and will adapt a curriculum that best suits each student. The attention and care that they provide are unparalleled. We consider ourselves fortunate to have our daughter being taught by the Shire.

Li Sen & Civiane Chung
The Shire School has provided our daughter with an unparalleled elementary school experience. Our daughter graduates from The Shire School fluent in Mandarin and Spanish and with a love of learning. She leaves fully prepared to meet any future academic challenges. The faculty, in addition to being superlatively qualified, capable, passionate, and trustworthy, is committed and dedicated to providing an exceptional educational environment for your child. We could not be more pleased and impressed with the school.

Trina Serniak & Philip Serniak

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Founder & Principal

Mandy Wang

Ms. Wang is an esteemed educator and visionary leader in the field of dual-language education, with a rich background spanning over 20 years in both public and private schools in China and Canada. Having served as the principal of The Dalton School, she now brings her wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the principal of The Shire School.

With her extensive background and diverse teaching experience, Ms. Wang possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and the holistic development of students. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to design innovative teaching and operating methods make her an exceptional leader for The Shire School.

Our logo combines our English and Chinese names with a bonsai tree, a partnering that beautifully represents our dual-language school. The bonsai tree is symbolic of harmony, balance, and patience. The colour red represents joy, happiness, and luck in Chinese culture. The green tree is a symbol of tenacity, fortitude, and growth. The tree trunk hints at an “S” shape for Shire and also for the many wondering and unexpected journeys in life. The English name of the school forms a mountain or stairs that evokes the idea of climbing and excelling towards higher education, while the Chinese name of the school forms a base for the journey of learning on which students embark.

WELCOME TO THE SHIRE SCHOOL赛尔双语学校

Toronto’s Premier Dual-Language English Mandarin JK–6 School