Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
80 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Our international students account for 10% of our campus enrollment. |
| 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 |
12 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| 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 |
Yes. Our approach is designed to fully engage the students in the academic process with a genuine learning experience founded upon curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking. |
| 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 |
Round trip shuttle service is provided from the Beaches/Leaside Area for an extra fee. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes for an extra fee |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Inter-House Games (different sport every Friday afternoon), Student Council, Yearbook Club, Music Club, Chess Club, Girls Wellness Club, Yoga Club |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Integrated Sports Programs (Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Sports Plus): students in these programs do one hour of sport-specific training each morning and one hour of dryland training each afternoon. Hockey Development Program: students who are not currently playing at an elite level in Hockey but have strong work ethics and a passion for Hockey can work in a small group setting to hone their skills and make it to the next level. High Performance Hockey Program: students attend our morning on-ice sessions from 8:30-9:30AM only and attend school elsewhere. Facilities: 4 hockey rinks, 4 indoor soccer fields, 2 outdoor soccer fields, floor hockey, 3 multi-purpose courts, 6 basketball courts, rock climbing, lazer tag, go-karting, beach volleyball, tennis courts, batting cage, football field, and track. Inter-House Games: students are broken up into four houses at the beginning of the school year and compete against one another in a variety of sports and activities every Friday afternoon. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Integrated Sports Programs (Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Sports Plus): students in these programs do one hour of sport-specific training each morning and one hour of dryland training each afternoon. Hockey Development Program: students who are not currently playing at an elite level in Hockey but have strong work ethics and a passion for Hockey can work in a small group setting to hone their skills and make it to the next level. High Performance Hockey Program: students attend our morning on-ice sessions from 8:30-9:30AM only and attend school elsewhere. Facilities: 4 hockey rinks, 4 indoor soccer fields, 2 outdoor soccer fields, floor hockey, 3 multi-purpose courts, 6 basketball courts, rock climbing, lazer tag, go-karting, beach volleyball, tennis courts, batting cage, football field, and track. Inter-House Games: students are broken up into four houses at the beginning of the school year and compete against one another in a variety of sports and activities every Friday afternoon. |
| 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. 50% of our international students return to Blyth Academy for a second year of study. 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! |