Blyth Academy - Etobicoke

Blyth Academy was founded in 1977 as a private school board in Canada. Blyth Academy was a pioneer in the early years of education and adventure travel. Amongst various educational firsts, was the establishment of a Canadian high school in France, the Lycée Canadien en France. As well as a university campus, the Universite Canadienne En France, and the first accredited high school program on the campus of Oxford University.

Blyth Academy is Canada’s leading private school by enrollment. With average class sizes of seven, individuated teaching, and an experiential approach, Blyth Academy offers excellent university preparation. More than 98 percent of Blyth Academy graduates attend the universities and colleges of their first choice. Students have received admissions offers from some of the top universities in the world including Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and MIT.

Blyth Academy Etobicoke is the newest campus offering experiential private education for students in Grades 9 – 12 in Toronto’s west end. Conveniently located on Bloor Street West, it is steps away from the TTC and only 15 minutes from downtown Toronto. Easily accessible, Blyth Academy Etobicoke welcomes students from Etobicoke, Toronto, and the GTA. This brand-new campus facility provides students with the opportunity to learn within a bright, modern, and spacious environment specifically designed to allow for personalized learning in small classes. Classrooms are designed to encourage discussions in which every student is heard. Located in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, there are plenty of opportunities for learning that extend beyond the walls of the classrooms. With experiential learning at the forefront of its approach to education, Blyth Academy Etobicoke students will access many local amenities including High Park, the Old Mill, the Swansea Community Recreation Centre, the Royal Ontario Museum, The Art Gallery of Ontario, Queen’s Park, and Runnymede Public Library.

Why Blyth Academy Etobicoke

• An Empathetic Learning Environment: Blyth Academy Etobicoke takes great pride in providing a learning environment that is inclusive, with teachers and support staff that can engage with students on both an academic and emotional level.
• Enhanced Rate of Academic Success: Blyth Academy Etobicoke is ministry inspected, adheres to all provincial standards and provides official transcripts. Blyth Academy’s primary focus is academic achievement, to prepare all international students for university and beyond. Blyth Academy’s unique teaching methods and strategies have proven outcomes, with 98% of students going on to post-secondary education, 95% received their first choice of post-secondary institution, and 40% receive partial or full scholarships to post-secondary institutions.
• Small Classes, Individual Attention: International students account for 10% of campus enrollment and are provided with a very personalized educational program. They receive individual attention from teachers and are always engaged with an average class size of fewer than 8 students. International students are offered a very unique experience as they are fully immersed with Canadian students. They have a wonderful opportunity to improve their language skills and make new Canadian friends.
• Customized Classes: Blyth Academy Etobicoke tailors the program to the individual student. Taking into account each international student’s learning style and extra-curricular responsibilities; Blyth Academy is able to customize a plan unique to the individual that allows each international student to reach their potential. 50% of 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 Blyth Academy's success. Experiential learning encourages students to be enthusiastic and engaged in the learning process. It brings the classroom to life and takes the students outside the traditional classroom setting to participate in hands-on learning. International students love Blyth and keep coming back for more every year!