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J. Addison School

Canada, Toronto

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

J. Addison School has operated for 20 years in Markham, Ontario, as a private K-12 school. It is located at 2 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 8H3. The Addison Advantage provides Early Learning, Elementary (Grades 1–8), Secondary (Grades 9–12), and a Boarding Program for Grades 7–12. The Addison Advantage emphasizes a Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment, personalized guidance, and technology-integrated teaching. A rooftop solar system was introduced to advance sustainability.

Community

J. Addison School maintains an active community life with an events calendar and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Early Learning and Elementary programs include field trips to the Ontario Science Center and Toronto Zoo, and seasonal celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Secondary students participate in sports, Student Council, Leadership Camp, and competitions, while Boarding students engage in social activities and trips such as Niagara Falls, Open Mic/Karaoke Night, and other excursions. The Addison Advantage pillars emphasize transparent parent–school communications and regular updates to families.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$20,950 - 29,300
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 250
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No

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.

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