J Addison School

Founded: 2002

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Type: Private

Number of Students: 250

Tuition Fees: 15,000 to 42,000 CAD per year

Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12

J Addison School is a private boarding high school founded in 2002 in Markham, Ontario. The school is proud to be listed among the twenty best boarding high schools in Canada. Many of its students come from different corners of the world, making the learning atmosphere friendly and diverse. 

The motto of the J Addison School states its focus is on the nurturing of tomorrow's leaders. Much attention is given to the intellectual education, as it is the perfect basis for further academic and professional success. The school sees its students as respectable and responsible global leaders. Differences in cultural background and experience enrich them and develop universal moral values.

J Addison School has determined Seven Pillars of its Success: safe and inclusive learning environment, individualized Focus for Success Programming, dedicated administrative and academic staff, technology-integrated methodologies, modern resources and facilities, transparent parent-school communication and university application support.

The school owns a modern 60,000 square foot building, that has everything the students need: a spacious cafeteria, a dancing studio, a large gymnasium with dressing rooms, and showers. The class sizes are small, the average student-teacher ratio is 1:15. The abovementioned program Focus for Success helps new students to analyze their academic interests and career expectations. Together with a free tutoring service, two of these programs aid students` smooth integration into a Canadian school and social life.

J Addison School uses the Ontario Curriculum in its work. It is well-known that the province provides one of the best educational systems in the world. According to international independent expert assessments, the Ontario school system is recognized as the best in the English-speaking world. All students, who successfully graduate J. Addison School receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). To fulfill the requirements, high school students from Grades 9 to 12 must earn 30 credits which consist of 18 compulsory subjects and 12 elective subjects. Pass the standardized Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test or the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course and complete 40 hours of community involvement activities. J. Addison is very proud of its high success rate in acceptance to post-secondary study. Many of the graduates continue their education in prestigious universities in Canada and other countries of the world.

J Addison School offers effective English as Second Language programs, that help students to discover more about the English language, improve grammar and vocabulary, expand the understanding of Canadian academic culture, gain confidence in speaking and presenting, understand course readings more deeply, communicate ideas in writing, learn new study skills, generate ideas, brainstorm, think critically, revise essays, write thesis statements and more. J. Addison School is one of the official IELTS Test Centers in Ontario.

For smooth and effective integration of students to academic life, a rich extracurricular program is offered. Students are encouraged to participate in Project X Service Opportunities, the Board Game Club, Creative Writing Magazine, Enviro-thon, Mathematics Club, Meteorology Club at Taft (MCAT), and Student Council. Arts and Music Programs include Music, Speech, and Drama Clubs. Recreational Athletic Programs are also available at J. Addison School, such as a Ballet and Alternative Dance Program, House vs. House Sports Competitions, Sports, Vocal and Instrumental Clubs.

J Addison School offers a Boarding Program for students in Grades 7 – 12. Residence Life gives them valuable experience, helps to develop their independence, and become responsible young adults. Additional benefits of living with peers include social interaction, development of communication skills, improvement of emotional intelligence. A dedicated team of counselors provides care and guidance to all boarding students. The Boarding Program offers access to three Residence Halls, featured amenities and services, and Student Pocket Money Disturbance Program.

The Full-year Tuition Fee for Day Students is 22,500 CAD and for Boarding Students is 40,800 CAD.

 

 

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