Located in the city of Markham, a suburb just north of Toronto, J. Addison School is a day and boarding school that provides students from kindergarten to Grade 12 with an inclusive environment to foster cooperative learning, intelligence, creativity, and innovation. Our mission is to encourage students to continually and conscientiously challenge and motivate themselves to their full potential. At J. Addison School, we cultivate a multidimensional educational environment that goes beyond academic accomplishments and personal achievements. We motivate our students to aim high and to push boundaries but also never to lose sight of respecting and embracing the uniqueness and talents of one another. We arm them with skills and values which are vital to becoming a responsible global citizen, so they will be ready to face the future with confidence, integrity, compassion, independence, and leadership.

At J. Addison School, from the Board of Directors, Administration team to the teachers and staff, we all have a shared vision of fostering educational philosophy. The 7 Pillars of the Addison Advantage® are the foundation that we build on, the standards that we abide by and the expectations that we thrive to exceed everyday. They are the key reasons of why we are different and why we are a leading K-12 private school in Canada. Our 7 Pillars of the Addison Advantage® are as follows:

Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment
We also embrace cultural and ethnic diversity to foster a harmonious and respectful learning atmosphere.

Effective “Focus For Success®” Adaptive Program
Our specially designed program provides students with opportunities and also the flexibility to develop new knowledge and explore ideas according to their interests and strengths. Most importantly, it allows them to realize and grow into their own potential.

Personalized Guidance and Care
We strive to connect with each and every one of our students. We dedicate the time to truly understand their individual needs; empowering them to set meaningful goals and guiding them through important developmental milestones.

Technology-integrated Methodologies
To supplement the traditional curriculum, our students learn with 21st century technology which enables better engagement, encourages interaction; thus, strengthening both teaching and learning processes.

Modern Resources and Facilities
Our school building is equipped with abundant resources and amenities, including a multi-sport gymnasium, science lab, art room, music room, dance studio, outdoor playground, year-round residence and more.

Transparent Parent-School Communications
We also embrace cultural and ethnic diversity to foster a productive and positive relationships with parents and guardians, we maintain regular contact through multiple means of communication and by increasing our reporting frequency throughout the school year.

Gateway to Higher Education
We assist and prepare our students from day one in working towards successful achievement of their post-secondary objectives. Our commitment to our students is one of the main reasons why J. Addison’s graduates have a 100% acceptance rate.

At J. Addison, we follow the Canadian curriculum, specifically the Ontario curriculum. We embrace the Ontario curriculum because Ontario provides one of the best educational systems and curriculum in the world. According to international measures and independent expert assessments, Ontario is recognized as and is proven to be the best school system in the English-speaking world — and right up at the top with Finland, Singapore and South Korea. Our Ontario Certified Teachers work with Ontario Ministry Curriculum Guidelines as the foundation to providing lessons that will prepare our students for any paths they choose to pursue in post-secondary.

Our unique “Focus For Success®” adaptive program, or simply referred to as FFS, complements the Ontario curriculum and adds another dimension to our students’ overall development. The FFS program is implemented as a 5th Period in our regular school schedule, where students will receive academic support, if needed, and/or participate in extra-curricular activities of their choice to further enrich their student life. Some of the activities provided include, table tennis, badminton, Zumba, science experiments, academic support, and more. As part of the York Region Athletics Association, J Addison School believes in a holistic education, where sports play a crucial role in the overall development of future leaders. Our goal is to strengthen essential life skills such as perseverance, resilience, collaboration, and leadership, providing students with a sense of belonging, an opportunity to decompress, and time to bond with classmates, celebrate, and have fun. The YRAA offers a variety of competitive sports in the region like Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field, etc.