Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25+ |
| Most common nationality |
Asian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as a Second Language (ESL), IELTS, French, Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
10-15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
J. Addison School Online Learning Program with Microsoft Teams. smart devices, projectors, software enhanced learning, online subscriptions |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our school provides religious accommodations as needed (eg. dietary restrictions, prayer time, etc.) |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IELTS |
| Results in these examinations |
Results vary by year |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Generally, no, but we consider students with IEP’s (Individual Education Plans) |
| Learning support offered |
Through IEP’s, customized solutions |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through IEP’s |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We utilize a 3rd party |
| Entry evaluation for students |
English, math, and grade placement, as needed |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Language assessment testing |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling, year round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we have a Winter semester as well. |
| School start time |
9:00am |
| School finish time |
4:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, for the primary program only |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Community Service activities, Focus For Success program offers different activities every year (such as Team-based sports, Martial Arts, Yoga, Music/band, Dance Club, Art/Photography, Student Council, Year Book Committee, Soccer, Volunteering, Robotics, Rock Climbing, and many more) |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, running, Badminton, Floor Hockey, Baseball, Yoga, Fitness |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our Elite Boys and Girls Basketball program, Badminton, Soccer and Track & Field have been offered in the past, but team sports vary each year depending on student interests. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, recreational room for dorm students, art room, cafeteria, and onsite dormitory. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Dance Studio, Playground, Outdoor fields |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Boarding is available for students in grades 7-12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Lots of activities both on and off school site including volunteer opportunities, open gym time 3+ days/evenings weekly, 3 meals/day 7 days/week, 24/7 monitoring, escorted medical visits, evening academic tutoring, liaising with teachers for homework completion, unlimited dorm staff counselling, unlimited parental feedback/communications, Residence Council leadership experience, and much more! |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Reputable as one of Canada’s premier private day and boarding schools, we endeavor to provide an inclusive environment that fosters intelligence, creativity, and innovation through cooperative learning. We encourage our students to proactively challenge and motivate themselves to achieve their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our unique approach to education is through the diversity of the programs offered, which sparks a passion in students to learn and to become intensely immersed in education as its own reward. This is accomplished by the provision of student-centred learning experiences that are real and relevant to students and under the guidance of caring, professional teachers and staff that recognize each child as a unique individual. |