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Amberson College High School

Markham, Ontario

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At a glance

Board: Independent
Principal: Desiree Dong
Program type: Online/Site Based
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $25,800 /year

Course descriptions

Mathematics

The 2025–26 course calendar lists Grade 9 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).

Business Studies

Financial Accounting Fundamentals (BAF3M), Financial Accounting Principles (BAT4M), International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M) and Business Leadership (BOH4M). Topics include accounting, financial analysis, business ethics, international business and leadership.

Canadian and World Studies

Civics and Citizenship (CHV2O), Canadian History since WWI (CHC2D) and Analysing Current Economic Issues (CIA4U), including civic engagement, historical inquiry, globalization, trade and economic policy.

Classical Studies and International Languages

Level 3 international language courses are listed; the handbook describes Simplified Chinese (LKBDU), with communication in personal and business contexts and cultural learning.

Computer Studies

Introduction to Computer Science (ICS3U) and Computer Science (ICS4U), covering software design, programming, algorithms, team development projects, and ethical and environmental issues in computing.

English and literacy

English courses include ENG2D, ENG3U and ENG4U. The Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O) develops cross-curricular reading, writing and communication skills for eligible students.

English as a Second Language

Five progressive ESL credits (ESLAO–ESLEO) build listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic vocabulary and readiness for mainstream Ontario courses.

Science

Biology (SBI3U/SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH3U/SCH4U), Physics (SPH3U/SPH4U) and Grade 12 Earth and Space Science (SES4U). The calendar describes lab investigations, scientific reasoning, and links between science, technology, society and the environment.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Courses include Food and Culture (HFC3M), The World of Fashion (HNB4M), Nutrition and Health (HFA4U), Families in Canada (HHS4U), Human Development throughout the Lifespan (HHG4M), Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (HSP3U), and Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U).

The Arts

Listed courses include Drama (ADA3M/ADA4M), Media Arts (ASM2O/ASM3M/ASM4M), and Music (AMU3M/AMU4M).

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University destinations

University of Toronto: The school’s academic-success gallery lists student offers in Computer Science, Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, Life Science, and Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The page does not provide a cohort size or year for these offers.
University of Waterloo: The school’s gallery lists student offers in Computer Engineering and other programs; the page does not provide a cohort size or year.
McGill University: The school’s gallery lists offers in Electrical Engineering and Science; the page does not provide a cohort size or year.
University of Alberta: The school’s gallery lists Engineering offers; the page does not provide a cohort size or year.
University of British Columbia: The school’s gallery lists Applied Science and Management offers; the page does not provide a cohort size or year.
Other institutions shown: The same school page also displays offers from Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Ottawa, Fraser International College, King’s University, University of Sydney, Monash University, University of Queensland, University of Birmingham, and University of Leeds. These are examples displayed by the school, not a verified placement rate or complete destination list.

About the school

Amberson College High School is a Markham-based online school offering courses toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Its FAQ says learners may take up to four courses at a time, have up to four months to complete a course, and receive instruction from Ontario Certified Teachers. The school is at 132-7100 Birchmount Road.