Small Class
Size : The average class size at
Blyth Academy is 8 students per class with a maximum
of 12, yet we often run classes with as few as
3 or 4 students. These numbers allow our teachers
to focus on each student, both during and after
class time. The positive and nurturing environment
that we create at Blyth is a key component to
the academic success of our students and ensures
that each one receives the individual attention
that allows them to succeed.
Scholarships
and Bursaries: At Blyth Academy, our recognition
of excellence and our belief in accessible educational
opportunities for all is reflected in the scholarships
and bursaries we award yearly. The Academy offers
a comprehensive program of merit-based scholarships
and need-based bursaries in excess of $50 000.
A
Successful Tutorial and Mentoring System:
Based on the academic model that is the foundation
of such schools as Oxford and Cambridge, Blyth
Academy has introduced a tutorial system whereby
each student meets once a week with their assigned
tutor to discuss their progress and any concerns
the student might have. This means that the progress
of each student is constantly monitored and, in
the event of any academic concerns, action is
immediate. We also offer a Supervised Homework
Program in the evenings and a course-specific
Tutorial Program for students who may require
additional support.
Superior
Faculty: We have 31 years' experience
in delivering first-class international and domestic
academic programs which means that every year
we attract the interest of over a thousand qualified
teachers who are interested in working with us.
Our strong reputation gives us the advantage of
being able to select the very best teachers from
across Ontario. All of our teachers are Ontario
Certified and are selected for their course-specific
depth of knowledge and their ability to relate
to and engage with young people. The teachers
are always available outside class hours to provide
additional support for students and parents throughout
the term.
Our
Focus is on the “Whole Child”:
All of our full-time students receive a membership
to a first-class athletic club adjacent to the
school. This feature allows students to work out
during a spare period or before and after class.
We also organize ski days, sports matches, school
dances and community-service projects to broaden
each student’s experience at Blyth. As a
result, the majority of our students normally
double the 40 hours of Community Service that
are required to graduate.
Exceptional
Guidance Service and Support: We have an
excellent Guidance Department to counsel each
student through their university application process
and to ensure the future success of each student.
The Head of Guidance also keeps the lines of communication
open with parents along the way. Our online academic
reporting system allows students, parents and
teachers to track a student’s academic achievement
throughout the term, thereby immediately addressing
any academic issues that might arise.
Blyth Academy graduates have
a 99% acceptance rate to their first choice of
post-secondary institutions within Canada and
abroad. Furthermore, in the past year Blyth Academy
students were awarded over $100,000 in scholarship
funding.
Modern
School Facilities: The Blyth campuses are
located in tasteful, bright, well-kept, air-conditioned
buildings where the students feel secure and comfortable.
We offer Wi-Fi and a computer lab on-site, a comfortable
common room, bright classrooms, quiet work and
study areas and a compact kitchen where students
prepare their lunch between classes. We have worked
to create a warm and inviting atmosphere and an
environment where our students can truly thrive.
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