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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:J. Addison School vs. Hanson International Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  2 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, L3R 8H3, Canada

  36 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1A1, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  2002

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  Enrolment

  350

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  Grades

  K to 12

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  Boarding, Day

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  Language of instruction

  English

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  Faith Based

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  School focus

  Academic

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  Developmental Priorities

  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Reggio Emilia

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  Curriculum pace

  Standard-enriched

  Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

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  Academic culture

  Supportive

  A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

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  Avg. Class Size

  8 to 15

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Reggio Emilia

  Reggio Emilia programs aim to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of “projects”, (as opposed to “activities” or “lessons”). Teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. Projects can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. A high degree of parent involvement is also encouraged, particularly when forming curriculums and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
  If you want to learn more about Reggio Emilia education, check out our comprehensive guide.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $19,000 to $28,700

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  Boarding Tuition

  $46,500 to $50,200

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  Financial aid (FA)

  No

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  Students on FA

  0%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  None

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  Median FA package size

  $0

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  27

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  Percent in boarding

  57%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  100%

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  Day entry years

  Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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  Boarding entry years

  9, 10, 11, 12

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  Day admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades K - 12

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  SSAT required

  No

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• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

  "J. Addison is a K-12 private day and boarding school with a mission to nurture tomorrow’s thinkers to become responsible and compassionate global citizens. We complement the traditional curriculum with our “Focus For Success™” adaptive program, where students receive personalized academic support and have the opportunities to learn and explore new ideas according to their interests and potential. Most importantly, they are inspired to reach new academic heights and positive character development."

  • Grades 7 to 12
  • Entrance assessment for Grade 7 admission
  • Small class size
  • Free tutoring service
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Program
  • International exchange program
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Summer programs
  • Supervised and comfortable boarding facility

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

  "Our school offers smaller class sizes with our student to teacher ratio averaging 15:1. This provides students with a better learning experience and more opportunities to improve their communication and interpersonal skills."

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  What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

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  What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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  What type of student is a good fit for your school?

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  Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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  To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

  "Our school follows what we call the 7 Pillars of the Addison Advantage. We establish a positive relationship with not just our students but our parents and guardians as well through regular contact. Our school is also one of the few in the Greater Toronto Area that has a boarding program which provides students particularly those from other countries with a chance of a lifetime."

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  How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

  "We have an excellent basketball program with a large gymnasium that often hosts basketball games with other schools. At J. Addison, we have both an elite boys and a girls basketball team. While many choose to focus on academics, many can also succeed in sports."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

  "Families may find how incredibly diverse our school really is. It is true that many of our students are international students but they are from a variety of different countries. Many of our local students have the opportunity to interact and learn from our international students and vice versa. Families often overlook the fact that students learn from each other."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  J. ADDISON SCHOOL

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