Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
700 across 6 campuses |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Our international students account for 15-20% of our campus enrolment. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All our teachers are fluent in English and classes are taught in English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We do offer an English as Second Language (ESL) course which students can take for credit. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have Campus Administrators as well as Guidance Counselors to support our students. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our approach is to use technology to fully engage the students in the academic process with a genuine learning experience founded upon curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We currently offer full-time and part-time studies virtually through our Blyth Academy Orbit campus. This structure follows the same model as our in-person classes offering small class sizes, individual support for students and live, daily instruction and interaction with teachers and peers. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
All students follow the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, as directed by the individual teachers. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% of our students go onto post secondary education. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No but we may request an English language test as part of the entry requirements for international students. |
| Waiting list |
No. As long as students apply before our admissions deadline they can start classes or defer to the next term. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
4 weeks before the start of the term. |
| School start time |
8:40am |
| School finish time |
4:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we have guidance counselors available to support students throughout the school day. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
We offer a meal program at our Downsview Park campus. There are local lunch options available in the areas around our campuses and a designated lunch area on campus for students to eat and socialize. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A comprehensive high school experience: intramural sports teams, Student Council, trips, Model UN, DECA, travel opportunities, clubs, prom, graduation, community involvement opportunities and so much more! |
| Sports activities included |
At our Downsview Park and Burlington campuses, we provide daily sports training sessions designed to help student-athletes enhance their skills in their chosen sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Throughout the year, we host Blyth Academy-wide tournaments in sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball. These events bring together students from across our campuses. |
| Facilities at the school |
We offer a variety of specialized facilities tailored to students' interests, including science labs, media rooms, fitness rooms, darkrooms, and more. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Our Downsview Park and Burlington campuses provide elite sports training for student-athletes who seek excellence in both academics and athletic skills. With our flexible scheduling, we offer training sessions as part of the school day. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Blyth Academy is known for our small class sizes and personalized approach to learning. We have a vibrant international student community at our Academies and we are always looking to diversify this community. Our school year is divided into four terms, which gives international students four opportunities to commence their studies. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Blyth Academy tailors the program to the individual student. Taking into account each international student’s learning style and extra-curricular responsibilities; we are able to customize a plan unique to the individual that allows each international student to reach their potential. Blyth Academy’s unique experiential learning environment is one of the key pillars of our success. Experiential learning encourages students to be enthusiastic and engaged in their learning process. It brings the classroom to life, and takes the students outside the traditional classroom setting to participate in hands-on learning. Our international students love Blyth and keep coming back for more every year! |