FAQs

Tuition fees vary by course. To view the latest pricing, click here.

Your course begins immediately after registration! Once you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome email with all the details you need, including login instructions and how to submit prerequisite documents.

Course completion times vary based on your schedule, subject comfort level, and learning pace. On average, students finish in 12 weeks, but you have up to 365 days to complete your course. Need help planning your timeline? Contact us to discuss your options.

Yes! Your course includes free access to Ontario-certified tutors and subject experts. Support options include:

• Math & Science – Live online help from expert tutors.
• Writing Support – Get feedback on major writing assignments.
• Specialty Courses – Select courses offer additional support options.

Click here to learn more about our student support services.

Students can contact their teachers via the Brightspace email system or schedule a video call using the built-in conferencing tool. To book a session, send your teacher a message directly in Brightspace.

Our courses use a mix of interactive and multimedia learning to suit different learning styles, including:

• Teacher-created videos & presentations
• Written notes & reading materials
• Khan Academy & YouTube videos
• Interactive labs, models, and tools (e.g., Gizmos, Prezi, Live Binders)
• Discussion forums & collaborative activities

Assessments include a combination of quizzes, tests, discussions, and assignments. Some courses may require students to appear on video for certain assessments to ensure academic integrity.

Before taking the final exam, all coursework must be completed and submitted. There is a $30 proctoring fee for courses with final exams, payable through the Student/Parent Portal (Genius).

• Exams do not need to be scheduled in advance—students can complete them when ready.
• Exams are proctored via Integrity Advocate. Learn more here.
• The exam fee must be paid at least two business days before writing. See payment details here.

You can arrange a courier pickup from our office at your own expense or request an electronic copy via email. Contact documents@blythacademyonline.com to arrange either option.

We support IEP accommodations, including:

• Extended time (1.5x if IEPs state “extra time” or 2x if the IEPs explicitly state so).
• Teacher-approved memory aids.
• Assistive technology.

Important Notes:

• Our asynchronous format may not suit every student’s needs. Contact support@blythacademyonline.com before enrolling.
• Video assessments are integral to the credibility of our assessment practices for many courses and thus cannot be waived.

Yes! Ontario schools must add all BAO-earned credits to your transcript.

• Outside Ontario? Contact techsupport@blythacademyonline.com to confirm credit transfer eligibility.

For Grades 11 & 12:

• All attempts, withdrawals, and repeats of courses are recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
• Withdrawals after 5 instructional days following the midterm report will be recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
• Withdrawals before this period are not recorded.

For Grades 9 & 10:

• Withdrawals are not recorded on the OST.

Any Monday-Friday while enrolled in the course—even if you don’t log in. This includes the summer.

Yes! One parent per student receives a Genius account for progress tracking. Log in here.

No. Ontario online credits hold the same value as in-class credits. However, always check university/college policies on:

• E-learning credits.
• Repeated courses.
• Courses taken outside your home school.

• New students: Click Courses Available and select Buy Now (visible when hovering over a course).
• Existing students: Log in to Genius and select Add New Course.

You’ll need to upload the following to the Student/Parent Portal (Genius):

• Proof of prerequisite (final report card, transcript, or credit counseling summary).
• Valid photo ID (government-issued or student ID).

Need help? Visit the Genius Resources Page for video guides on uploading documents.

• You have one year from registration to complete your course.
• Extensions beyond one year require a $200 fee.
• Course changes are allowed within 90 days of enrollment.
• A $200 transfer fee applies for course changes requested 30+ days after registration.

No, our courses are self-paced with no set due dates. However, be mindful of university/college application deadlines and your home school’s graduation timeline.

If your course requires a textbook, you’ll receive an eBook at no extra cost within two business days of registration.

• Quizzes and tests are not proctored.
• We expect students to uphold academic integrity—violations like plagiarism or outside assistance will result in consequences.

Your midterm grading point is outlined in your course’s Welcome to Your Course lesson. Midterm grades are typically issued when you’ve completed half of the course.

• Be sure to meet any university/college application deadlines requiring midterm grades.

We send a copy of your final report card to your home school. They will add your credit to your transcript.

• A transcript is a permanent record of all high school courses and final grades.
• A report card details your course grade, learning skills, and teacher comments for a single course.
• Transcripts are required for post-secondary applications, while report cards track individual courses.

• Your teacher will submit your final grade within 5 business days after your exam.
• Your report card will be generated within another 5 business days.
• Report cards will be sent to the student’s home school.
• Digital copies are available in the Student/Parent Portal (Genius).

Note: Physical report cards will not be mailed.

Once you provide your OUAC/OCAS number via the Post-Secondary Transmission Form in your course, we will send your midterm and final grades to OUAC/OCAS. Learn more here.

Yes! Students in Canada and abroad can complete their OSSD 100% online with Blyth Academy.

To earn an OSSD, students must:

• Earn 30 credits (including required courses).
• Pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
• Complete 40 community service hours.

Click here to learn more.

To access Blyth Academy Online, students need the following:

Hardware:

• PC: Windows XP or higher
• Mac: OS X or higher
• Chromebook: Chrome OS
• 2GB RAM or more
• High-speed internet connection
• Sound card + speakers/headphones
• Webcam & microphone

Software:

• Adobe Reader
• Java
• Office Suite (Word processor, Equation Editor, Spreadsheets)

Browser:

• Firefox 4+ | Chrome 11+ | Safari 5+ | Internet Explorer 7+

Note: A scanner or phone camera may be needed to submit handwritten assignments.

Blyth Academy Online does not offer refunds.

• Students may transfer to a different course within 90 days (fees may apply).
• For details, see the Refunds, Credits, and Transfers section in the BAO Student Handbook.

No, promotional offers only apply to Blyth Academy Online courses (self-paced learning).

• Promo codes cannot be combined with other offers.

• Access the BAO Student Handbook here.