This guide gathers the key facts international families need before applying to J. Addison School, a private school in Markham, Ontario, that describes itself as having more than two decades of history. Everything below comes from the school’s official website, accessed on August 4, 2026. Tuition is quoted in Canadian dollars and reflects the fee schedule effective February 1, 2026 for the September 2026 to June 2027 school year.
Programs at a Glance
J. Addison School runs four main programs on a single campus at 2 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 8H3. The Early Learning Program serves ages 3 to 5, the Elementary School covers Grades 1 to 8, the Secondary School covers Grades 9 to 12, and the Boarding Program is open to students in Grades 7 to 12. The school follows the Ontario curriculum, so secondary graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
A signature feature of J. Addison School is the Focus For Success® (FFS) program, built into the daily schedule as a fifth period and included in tuition. During FFS, students get academic support where needed or join extracurricular activities of their choice. For English language learners, FFS also provides ESL assistance, TOEFL preparation and literacy-test preparation, which is a practical way for international students to keep improving English during the regular school day.
Entry Requirements and Documents
J. Addison School asks applicants to submit five items: the most recent academic transcript or report cards from the last two years (scanned as PDF or JPG), the photo page of a valid passport, a student photograph, an up-to-date immunization record, and any supporting documents that could help the review. Applications go through the online form on the official website, together with a non-refundable application fee of 300 Canadian dollars, payable by cheque, cash, credit card or Flywire.
The admission sequence is straightforward. After the form and fee are in, the school may contact the applicant for an interview. Accepted students receive a Pre-Admission Letter, then remit tuition as instructed, after which the school sends a Welcome Package containing the official Letter of Acceptance and the payment receipt. International students then apply for a Canadian study permit at the nearest visa office and notify the school once the permit is approved. The school can coordinate airport pickup and accommodation if asked, and assessment tests, when required, take place at the school before the program starts.
Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027
The fee schedule published by J. Addison School applies to the September 2026 to June 2027 school year. Registration is 1,000 Canadian dollars and the application fee is 300 Canadian dollars, both non-refundable. The Early Learning Program costs 18,000 Canadian dollars per school year for five full days from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; extended care before and after school runs 230 Canadian dollars per month, with a 20 percent discount when paid annually. Elementary tuition is 18,000 Canadian dollars for Grades 1-3, 20,000 for Grades 4-6 and 22,000 for Grades 7-8. Secondary day students in Grades 9-12 pay 25,500 Canadian dollars per year.
Lunch plans differ by level: optional at 1,650 Canadian dollars per year or 180 per month for Early Learning and Grades 1-3, 2,000 per year for Grades 4-6, 2,300 per year for Grades 7-8, and mandatory at 2,500 per year for Grades 9-12. Supplementary fees, uniform fees and technology fees apply and are quoted in the published fee schedule. Optional medical insurance for international students is 700 Canadian dollars per year. These are the official 2026 figures; the schedule is subject to change, so check the official website for the current year’s figures before budgeting.
Boarding Program Costs and Living
For students in Grades 7 to 12, J. Addison School offers boarding across three residence halls: Erie Hall, Huron Hall and Simcoe Hall. Erie Hall and Simcoe Hall are co-ed residences with open-concept shared rooms of 2 to 4 students, each with a single bed, desk, chair and closet, and each room has its own bathroom. Huron Hall is currently an all-male residence with compartment-style rooms holding up to 5 students per sector, giving each student a private cubicle. All halls have student lounges, kitchenettes and self-service laundry, monitored by security systems with staff on duty around the clock.
Boarding fees are 22,500 Canadian dollars per school year and include three meals a day, prepared on campus with international variety. The boarding incidental deposit is 1,000 Canadian dollars, refundable at the end of the program. An optional custodian arrangement is available to boarding students for 1,000 Canadian dollars. Airport pickup for first arrival in Canada is complimentary with at least one week’s notice. There is also a pocket money program where the school’s finance office disburses a parent-set monthly allowance to the student, for a one-time administration fee of 100 Canadian dollars covering a 10-month period.
Academic Options and University Pathways
J. Addison School’s secondary program is built on the Ontario curriculum. To earn the OSSD, students complete 30 credits (17 compulsory and 13 elective), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the literacy course, and finish 40 hours of community involvement. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered with more than 30 subjects; Grades 9-11 are the Pre-AP years and Grade 12 is the AP year, with exam results usable for credit or advanced standing at universities in Canada and 21 other countries.
The school lists partnerships with York University, Wilfrid Laurier University and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), through which students can access exclusive scholarship opportunities. J. Addison School is also an official IELTS test center in Ontario, meaning students can sit the IELTS exam on campus at 2 Valleywood Dr. The school’s website states a 100 percent success rate for post-secondary admission; that is the school’s own claim, so families should weigh it alongside their own research. Scholarships for new students include an entrance scholarship up to 5,000 Canadian dollars and a renewable regional bursary for international students from selected regions.
Application Timeline for International Students
For international families, the realistic sequence at J. Addison School is: prepare the five application documents, submit the online form with the 300 Canadian dollar fee, attend an interview if asked, receive the Pre-Admission Letter, pay tuition, receive the Welcome Package with the official Letter of Acceptance, then apply for the study permit. Because the study permit is processed by the Canadian government and timelines vary, the school’s published guidance is to start early and to tell the school as soon as the permit is approved. Families planning boarding should also factor in the deposit, custodian arrangement if needed, and first-term living costs beyond tuition. All figures here are from the official website as of August 2026 and are subject to change; verify the current year’s numbers against the official website before making decisions.