Program Overview
The University Preparation Program is a two-year program that prepares students for post-secondary education. It focuses on developing students' critical thinking, interpretation, independent learning, and active participation skills. Students take two courses per term, allowing for in-depth review and individual attention. The program boasts a high success rate, with 90% of students receiving first-choice university acceptance and 85% receiving scholarships.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The University Preparation Program is a two-year program (Grades 11 and 12) that prepares students for post-secondary education.
- The program focuses on developing students' opinions, interpreting information, independent learning, and active participation.
- Students take two courses per term, as opposed to four courses per semester or eight courses per year.
- Two-hour classes are held five days a week, allowing for in-depth review and individual attention.
- Students select their courses at the start of the term and are given their schedule and room assignments.
- The third period is free for independent study, assignments, extracurricular activities, guidance counselor visits, or other activities.
- Students entering Grade 12 may only need six credits to graduate, allowing them to graduate in April.
Careers:
- 90% of Blyth Academy students receive first-choice university acceptance.
- 85% of Blyth Academy students receive full or partial entrance scholarships.
- Blyth Academy students consistently demonstrate higher than average success in post-secondary education.
Blyth Academy
Overview:
Blyth Academy is the largest network of private high schools in Canada, with eight in-person campuses and two virtual schools. It offers a comprehensive full-time program, as well as night school, summer school, private courses, and online classes in both teacher-led and self-paced formats. Blyth Academy is part of the Globeducate network, a world leader in K-12 private schools serving over 31,000 students across ten countries.
