
J. Addison School
- Canadian
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 12.8K–18.1K
CAD 18K–25.5K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
J. Addison School is a private school in Markham, Ontario, Canada, offering early learning, elementary and secondary programs with small class sizes, an elite basketball program, and boarding for international students.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Canadian · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
Mid fees
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grades 1 - 3 | CAD 18,000≈ USD 12.8K |
| Grades 4 - 6 | CAD 20,000≈ USD 14.2K |
| Grades 7 - 8 | CAD 22,000≈ USD 15.6K |
| Grades 9 - 12 | CAD 25,500≈ USD 18.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grades 1 - 3 | CAD 18,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Grades 4 - 6 | CAD 20,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| Grades 7 - 8 | CAD 22,000 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Grades 9 - 12 | CAD 25,500 (about USD 18.1K) |
Source: school website (jaddisonschool.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| J. Addison School (this school) | CAD 18,000 (about USD 12.8K) | CAD 25,500 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Columbia International College | CAD 27,200 (about USD 19.3K) | CAD 27,200 (about USD 19.3K) |
| TAIE International Institute | CAD 24,760 (about USD 17.6K) | CAD 29,950 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Laureate College | CAD 18,500 (about USD 13.2K) | CAD 19,800 (about USD 14.1K) |
| The Bishop Strachan School | CAD 43,800 (about USD 31.1K) | CAD 86,000 (about USD 61.1K) |
Source: school website (jaddisonschool.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- CAD 300
- Enrolment fee
- CAD 1,000
- Lunch
- CAD 1,650
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-14
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- STEM
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
Upcoming events
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