• YOUR PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD
• INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
• STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
• HOMESTAY ARRANGEMENTS
• UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS
• OUR SUPPORT INCLUDES
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. YOUR PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD

2. INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Complete and return Application Form to the School with a current copy of school transcript and immunization record (translated in English). Click here for a Chinese Application Form;
• If accepted by the School, a Pre-admission Letter will be sent to the student;
• Student pays tuition fee as directed;
• Upon receipt of tuition fee, an official Letter of Acceptance and Tuition Fee Receipt will be sent to student; the 2012-2013 tuition fee for International students is $15,000/year. Please see our Admissions page for more detailed information;
• Student applies for a Study permit to study in Canada (if required);
• Student informs the School when the study permit is granted, arrival date (if airport pick up is required) and registration date;
• Upon registration at the School, student provides proof of age and legal status in Canada;
• Student writes English and Mathematics placement tests if requested by school officials for study program planning;
• Student starts education program at J. Addison School.

3. TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

Upon application to J. Addison School, the Administration team will evaluate a student's original transcript from their previously attended school. Based on a recent copy of the student's transcript and/or granted Ontario credit equivalencies, the Administration team will determine grade placement. This will assist our Student Services Department in coordinating all aspects of the university application process.

4. STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

J. Addison School is proud of our Student Services Department. This department fulfills a variety of roles beginning from as early as the pre-application intake period, and all the way through to our students' graduation.

Assistance from the Student Service Department is evident in every aspect of the Addison Advantage^TM from the students' arrival at J. Addison School to graduation day and university entrance. We support the needs of every student and maintain close contact with parents/guardians. This department also assists students with:

• Advice regarding post secondary education.
• Assistance with the university application process.
• Arrangements for home stay.
• Supports the needs of overseas students who have undertaken the long journey to study abroad at our school
• Medical insurance coverage for international students.
• Study Permit renewal.
• Introducing the city and what it has to offer our students.
• Advice regarding local transportation (bus, subway) routes.
• Supportive on-going assistance.
• Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

5. Dormitory Residences - Available September 2012 !

Many of our students require accommodations wihile studying at J. Addison School. We are very excited to announce that dormitory residences will be available starting in September, 2012. Please contact us for more information and to inquire about availability.

Benefits of living in on-site dormitory residences

• Students will have 24/7 support and supervision available from an on-site residence counsellor to assist with daily needs.
• Students will receive support in adapting to their new environment.
• Students will be provided with nutritious meals and tutoring at no extra cost.
• Students develop long term friendships.
• Students will be on-site and not require transportation to and from school.

6. UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS

J. Addison School assists students in exploring educational and career opportunities. We provide extensive counselling throughout every step in the university application process.

Additionally, representatives from a variety of universities visit J. Addison School and present students with options, detailed information and advice should they choose to study at their particular university or college.

7. Our support includes:

• Regular meetings with individual students.
• Recommendations in courses of study at university level.
• On-going supervision throughout the application process.
• Assistance in completing supplementary applications.
• Monitoring university application requirements.
• Oversee and monitor all application deadlines.

8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Q. What is required for a student to register at J. Addison?
  A. Follow the link for admission process details.
• Q. Do you have uniforms?
  A. Yes, we do. All students must wear uniforms and identification student tags at all times while at school.
• Q. How can J. Addison help me with my university application?
  A. Our Student Services department assists each student every step of the way through their university application process. See above for details.
• Q. Where is your school located?
  A. See contact us for details.
• Q. Does J. Addison School offer ESL programs?
  A. Yes, we do. All courses of ESL study use Ontario Ministry of Education approved expectations.
• Q. Does J. Addison School offer TOEFL courses?
  Yes we do. See TOEFL for details.
• Q. Where do your students come from?
  A. Our student body is comprised of local and international students from all over the world.
• Q. Do you offer extra curricular activities?
  A. Yes we do. See Student Activities for details.

J. ADDISON SCHOOL CAN BE YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS