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Amberson College

Toronto, Ontario

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At a glance

Board: Independent

Tuition & admissions

Application fee: CAD $80 initial application fee; listed for applicants in Canada only and non-refundable.

Admissions process

Ensure course prerequisites are met. · Email a completed application form and course selection form, one piece of government-issued ID, an official transcript, and the current guidance counsellor's email address. · For OLC4O applications only, include the OSSLT individual student report. · Pay the application fee and tuition fee. · International students must pay an entrance assessment fee and complete an online entrance assessment. · The school reviews the application and emails an enrollment notice and welcome package.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Ontario secondary curriculum for Grades 9–12. The official 2025 school calendar covers OSSD requirements, university/college/workplace course pathways, course selection, guidance and career planning, school routines, student supports, reporting and assessment. Courses generally require 110 instructional hours per full credit; actual courses are offered subject to sufficient enrolment. Graduation requirements differ by Grade 9 entry year and include literacy, online learning and community involvement requirements.

Tuition & financial aid details

Tuition per OSSD course: CAD $1,200
Ontario Student Transcript Fee: CAD $20
Other fees: Final examination fee, possible entrance assessment fee, and report card mailing fee; amounts not provided.

Course descriptions

Mathematics — Grades 9–12 (2025 calendar)

The 2025 calendar lists Grade 9 de-streamed Mathematics (MTH1W), Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics (MPM2D), Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U), and Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), and Data Management (MDM4U). Topics include algebra, geometry, probability, financial literacy, functions, calculus, vectors, statistics and data analysis.

Business Studies — Grades 11–12 (2025 calendar)

Published offerings include Financial Accounting Fundamentals (BAF3M), Financial Accounting Principles (BAT4M), International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M), and Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH4M). The calendar describes accounting, financial analysis, business decision-making and international markets.

Career and post-secondary planning

The course calendar describes individual academic and career planning through guidance, with course choices tied to university, college, apprenticeship, community living or workplace pathways. Students may access exit planning and information on higher-education applications and campus visits.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathway

The 2025 calendar distinguishes graduation requirements by Grade 9 entry year and covers compulsory and optional credits, literacy, online learning and 40 hours of community involvement. Course availability depends on sufficient enrolment.

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Learning programs

Languages

English only

Learning support

Guidance through OSSD graduation requirements and assistance with navigating online courses.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Student Council (mentioned in the 2025 school calendar as a student support/resource; no club roster published)

University destinations

University of Alberta — Engineering (offer example; year not stated)
Fraser International College — Computing Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Ottawa — Science in Mathematics (offer example; year not stated)
Toronto Metropolitan University — Economics and Finance (offer example; year not stated)
University of British Columbia — Applied Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Waterloo — Computer Engineering (offer example; year not stated)
McGill University — Electrical Engineering (offer example; year not stated)
King’s University — Engineering (offer example; scholarship amount shown; year not stated)
University of British Columbia — Management (offer example; year not stated)
University of Toronto — Computer Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Toronto — Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (offer example; year not stated)
University of Toronto — Life Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Toronto — Mathematics and Physical Sciences (offer example; year not stated)
McGill University — Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Sydney — Commerce (offer example; year not stated)
University of Sydney — Science (offer example; year not stated)
Monash University — Engineering (offer example; year not stated)
University of Queensland — Computer Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Birmingham — Accounting and Finance (offer example; year not stated)
University of Birmingham — Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Birmingham — Computer Science (offer example; year not stated)
University of Leeds — Mechanical Engineering (offer example; year not stated)

About the school

Amberson College High School offers online courses for students working toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with an emphasis on individual potential and lifelong learning.

Location & school highlights

Location

The current official site lists 132-7100 Birchmount Rd
Markham
Ontario L3R 4H2
with contact number 416-495-0888. This differs from the catalog city “Toronto”
the school is in the Markham/Greater Toronto Area.

What makes the school distinct

Individualized encouragement that recognizes students' unique talents and future goals.
Students have up to 4 months from enrollment to complete a course and may take up to 4 courses simultaneously.