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The Ontario curriculum is followed and credits are earned for compulsory and elective courses, with 40 hours of unpaid community involvement required for graduation. The AP program offers over 30 subjects, including Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Chinese Language, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Science, French, German, Government and Politics, History, Human Geography, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Music Theory, Physics, Psychology, Spanish, and Statistics; Grades 9–11 are Pre-AP and Grade 12 is the AP year. ESL support is provided through the Focus for Success program, and IELTS testing is available on site. A dedicated guidance team coordinates university admissions with local and international university partners, and the school reports a 100% post-secondary admission rate.
Elite Boys & Girls Basketball teams are available. Summer Camp 2026 offers Day & Boarding programs for children ages 5 to 16. The school emphasizes growth in intellectual, social, and personal areas.
All students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of unpaid community involvement activities before graduating. Students choose activities within guidelines with ongoing support from the administration.
Residence Leadership Team is a student governing body within the residences. Members are selected by staff based on leadership and communication potential. They develop student-led residence programming, manage a monthly newsletter, discuss school policies, and earn volunteering hours and professional development opportunities.
The Residence Life Program emphasizes four factors: Emotional, Social, Physical, and Mental Well-being. Workshops address issues such as bullying, peer-pressure, stress management, and healthy expression. Boarding students participate in organized outdoor trips and sports tournaments as part of a holistic care approach.
J. Addison School is a private Canadian day and boarding K-12 school in Markham, Ontario, educating students from early learning through secondary and a Boarding Program for Grades 7–12. The Canadian curriculum is delivered with a five-period day and a Focus for Success period, supported by technology-enabled learning. The Addison Advantage emphasizes a Safe and Inclusive environment, personalized guidance, and collaboration that nurtures intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving. A rooftop solar system demonstrates the school's commitment to sustainability. University Partnerships provide on-site campus tours, recruitment sessions, scholarships, and personalized support for partner Canadian universities such as York University, Wilfrid Laurier University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Trent University. Facilities span a 58,000-square-foot campus with modern art classrooms, a gym, a dance studio, a library, a science laboratory, a cafeteria, and dormitories. ESL support, IELTS on site, and an AP program with over 30 subjects broaden opportunities for post-secondary pathways for all students.
