Blyth Academy vs FH Education

	B Blyth Academy Toronto, Canada	F FH Education Toronto, Canada
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CA$9,600 - 46,900	Fees / year CA$13,500 - 23,000
Age range	Age range 9 - 18 years	Age range 12 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Blyth Academy operates a network of multiple campuses across Ontario, Canada, with locations in cities such as Burlington, Mississauga, Ottawa, and various neighborhoods in Toronto like Lawrence Park and Downsview Park. The campuses are situated in accessible residential and urban areas with convenient links to local public transit networks. This distributed campus model allows families to choose a location that best suits their specific neighborhood and commuting needs.	Location Future Hope Academy is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The campus address is 3000 Lawrence Ave E, Building B, Toronto, ON M1P 2V2.
Stages	Stages Blyth Academy offers educational programs for students from Grade 4 through Grade 12. The structure is divided into an Elementary or Middle School program for younger students and a High School program for older students.	Stages Grades 7–12 (Ontario high school curriculum).
School type	School type Blyth Academy operates as a co-educational private day school network.	School type Private secondary school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 30+ nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix Students come from about 20 countries around the world and include local Canadian students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school supports students with additional learning needs by utilizing Student Support Plans, which function as tailored Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Accommodations such as extended testing time, assistive technology, and memory aids are implemented within small classroom settings. Guidance counselors also collaborate with teaching staff to ensure that students' academic and emotional needs are accommodated.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with Canada, following the Ontario curriculum and operating under the inspection of the Ontario Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Canada
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Blyth Academy is a secular institution and does not have an affiliation with any religion.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The high school program operates on a quadmester system where students take only two subjects per term, resulting in two classes per day.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Blyth Academy does not provide a centralized school bus service across its Canadian campuses. Because the campuses are located in developed urban and suburban areas, older students generally commute using local public transportation networks.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Full-time application / registration fee: CAD 250 (one-time, non-refundable). - International student tuition deposit: CAD 2,500 (required to receive a Letter of Acceptance). The deposit is refundable only if the study permit (visa) is refused or if the application is declined. - Night School application fee: free (Night School has no application charge for part-time evening courses). Tuition fees — in-person full-time and part-time (summary ranges) - Full-time academic programs (typical 8-credit full-year): CAD 28,000 – CAD 32,600 per year, depending on campus and program. - Full-time athletics + academics programs (8 credits): CAD 32,900 – CAD 46,900 per year, depending on program and campus. - Part-time / single-course (in-person, campus-dependent): typical starting range CAD 2,250 – CAD 4,870 per single credit/course; actual part-time pricing varies by campus and course. Example campus starting figures: Lawrence Park part-time starting CAD 2,250; The Glebe part-time starting CAD 4,870; Mississauga part-time starting CAD 2,250. Tuition fees — online (Blyth Academy Online) — official 2025–26 schedule (per-credit / bundles) - Grades 9 single credit: Domestic CAD 520 / International CAD 895. - Grades 10–12 single credit: Domestic CAD 625 / International CAD 895. - Grade 9 eight-course bundle: Domestic CAD 3,640 / International CAD 6,695. - Grades 10–12 eight-course bundle: Domestic CAD 4,375 / International CAD 6,695. - Repeat course (online): Domestic CAD 520 / International CAD 795. - Grades 5–8 single-credit: ranges Domestic CAD 395–465 / International CAD 565–665; grade-bundle pricing for Grades 5–8 also published. Additional online fees (exams CAD 30 when applicable, OSSLT CAD 450 for eligible full-time students, OSR admin CAD 250, PLAR CAD 200/250, transcript and courier fees, course transfer fees). Night School and Summer School (part-time) — example prices and rules - Night School tuition (Grades 11 & 12): Domestic CAD 2,050 / International CAD 2,600 per course (application fee: free; late registration fee CAD 200). Refund and cancellation windows apply per published terms. - Summer School and Night School refund/cancellation rules: full refund if the school cancels a course; specific cut-off windows for student refunds and credit notes apply (detailed under terms). Billing schedule and payment terms - Deposit and invoicing: A deposit is required at application; upon acceptance an invoice for tuition and fees is issued and payment (full or first instalment) must be made to receive a formal Letter of Acceptance. - International student billing deadlines: Fees for Term 1 (September start) are due in full before June 1 or at time of enrolment (whichever is earlier). Fees for students starting in later terms are due in full 20 days prior to the start of the first term the student will attend. - Instalments and missed payments: Instalment plans are offered in some circumstances; missed instalment payments must be resolved within 72 business hours or the student may be restricted from attendance. Late-payment surcharges and NSF fees apply as specified in the terms. - Online course billing (Blyth Academy Online): Online course fees are due in full prior to course start; online courses are non-refundable but course transfers within published windows may be allowed (fees may apply). Boarding fees (where applicable) - Most Blyth Academy campuses are day schools; boarding is not standard across the network. Where a boarding program exists (Blyth Academy @ CIHA — Canadian International Hockey Academy), boarding is included in that campus's published tuition: CIHA example rates (school + hockey + room & board included where noted): Canadian boarding student CAD 48,900; Canadian non-boarding CAD 37,900; International student CAD 52,900. Mandatory and optional personal expenses (textbooks CAD ~300–500, uniform/apparel package, league fees, SAT prep/exam fees) are in addition. Boarding-related charges for CIHA are incorporated into the CIHA tuition figures above. Other costs and typical incidental fees - Textbooks, e-books and school supplies (estimate): CAD 300–500 (varies by program). - Uniforms / apparel: campus-specific uniform/apparel packages apply (examples listed for CIHA players and goalies). Additional uniform/apparel and kit costs are charged where applicable. - Exam and administrative fees (examples from online schedule): final exam fee CAD 30 (where applicable), OSSLT fee CAD 450 (for eligible full-time online students), OSR administration CAD 250, PLAR CAD 200/250, course-transfer CAD 200, transcript and courier fees (CAD 25–175 depending on destination), six-month extension CAD 200, post-grad OUAC admin CAD 150. - Additional program-specific fees: athletic program fees, tournament travel, specialized equipment, extended medical/dietary boarding costs, and some partnership course fees may be additional to published tuition. Refund information (key policies) - Full-time programs: upon acceptance, tuition fees are non-refundable except as specifically stated in the international refund policy (see next bullet). Families are strongly encouraged to consider Tuition Protection Insurance (optional; typically 10% of total tuition) which provides refund protection under covered events. An accepted student who is suspended, expelled, or dismissed for cause is not eligible for a refund. - International students: tuition will be refunded 100% if an applicant's study permit is refused, provided a refund request form and proof of refusal are submitted to Admissions within 15 working days of the refusal date. The CAD 250 registration/application fee is non-refundable. Otherwise, tuition is non-refundable once accepted. - Online (Blyth Academy Online): online course purchases are non-refundable. Course transfers within stated timeframes are sometimes permitted (administrative fees may apply). Night School and Summer School have published refund windows (full refund up to a certain cutoff; credit notes may be issued in specified windows). Fee payment options - Accepted payment channels include: credit card (online payment via the Application/Admissions Portal or campus payment systems), cheques (NSF fees apply if returned), and bank transfer / electronic payment systems used by campuses. Some campuses and partner programs use third-party payment processors (for example, CIHA references a PayMyTuition facility for online payments). A credit-card surcharge may be applied where permitted and will not exceed the school's cost of acceptance.	Fee details Application fee - CAD 300 — one-time application fee for both international and domestic students. On‑site (Grade 7–12) tuition and mandatory school fees (per academic year, 8 credits) - International students — Tuition (8 credits): CAD 21,500. - Domestic students (Canadian citizens & permanent residents) — Tuition (8 credits): CAD 12,000. - Activity fee: CAD 650 (per student, per year). - Material & resource fee: CAD 550 (per student, per year). - Uniform: CAD 300 (one‑time / per year as listed). - Example totals (all amounts in CAD): - International full annual cost (tuition + application + activity + material & resource + uniform): CAD 23,300. - Domestic full annual cost (tuition + application + activity + material & resource + uniform): CAD 13,800. FH Online (Grade 7–12) — tuition rates - Domestic (Canadian citizens & permanent residents): Per credit CAD 1,000; Per year (8 credits) CAD 8,000. - International students (taking courses inside Canada): Per credit CAD 1,400; Per year (8 credits) CAD 11,200. - International students (taking courses outside Canada): Per credit CAD 1,700; Per year (8 credits) CAD 13,600. Ontario Student Record (OSR) / registration and resource fees - OSR (Ontario Student Record) registration fee: CAD 200. The OSR registration fee must be paid prior to or at the same time as the total tuition payment. - Resource fee: CAD 300 — covers items such as proof of enrolment, transcripts, recommendation letters, proof of graduation (limits and extra‑copy charges apply). English / ESL programs and related fees - ESL Levels 1A–5B (80 hours / 4 weeks each): Tuition CAD 1,150 per 4‑week course; Resources & materials CAD 100 per course. One‑time ESL registration fee: CAD 200. Language placement test: CAD 60 (waivable if testing is taken after full tuition payment). - One‑on‑one tutoring: CAD 80/hour (standard); CAD 90/hour for special‑request senior teacher. Minimums apply (10 hours for ESL courses; 20 hours for other courses). Health insurance, custodianship and homestay (for international students) - Health insurance (one year coverage): CAD 650 (comprehensive coverage; mandatory for international students). - Custodianship legal document service: CAD 300 (one‑time). Custodian service fee: CAD 100 per month. - Homestay: CAD 1,200 – CAD 1,600 per month; Homestay placement fee: CAD 300 (one‑time). Homestay arrangement typically provides a private bedroom, shared common areas and three meals per day. Other optional services and fees - Airport pickup and drop‑off: available on request (fee quoted per booking). - Prep basketball program: CAD 12,000 per year in addition to regular tuition when taken (applies to students in the program). Billing schedule and payment terms - Currency: All tuition and fees are to be paid in Canadian dollars (CAD). - Payment methods accepted: wire transfer (bank information provided on request), direct deposit, certified cheque / bank draft / money order, and e‑transfer to finance@fheducation.ca. - OSR registration fee is required to be paid prior to or at the same time as total tuition payment; other fees (application, activity, materials, uniform) are charged as part of the registration/annual billing. - An installment plan is indicated as available by the school's published materials for tuition payment. Boarding / residential accommodation - On‑campus boarding is not listed as an option. Homestay placement is offered (see homestay fees above) as the primary residential option for international students. Refund policy (key points) - If a student's study permit / visa is refused by IRCC, a full refund of tuition and fees is granted less an administration fee of CAD 400 and the CAD 300 application fee. - Refund requests for visa refusal require submission of the FH Tuition Refund Request Form and original IRCC letter of rejection, the original letter of acceptance from FH, original payment receipt, and other documentation as requested. The review and processing time is approximately 60 days. - No tuition refund is permitted in these circumstances: where documents are found fraudulent or unauthentic; where the student withdraws for reasons other than visa refusal; where the student is expelled or asked to withdraw for violations of school rules or local law; or where false medical information was provided. How fees are presented for database entry (summary lines you can paste) - Application fee: CAD 300. - Onsite tuition (Grade 7–12, 8 credits): International CAD 21,500; Domestic CAD 12,000. - Onsite mandatory fees: Activity CAD 650; Material & resource CAD 550; Uniform CAD 300. - FH Online tuition (per year, 8 credits): Domestic CAD 8,000; International in Canada CAD 11,200; International outside Canada CAD 13,600. Per credit rates: Domestic CAD 1,000; International in Canada CAD 1,400; International outside Canada CAD 1,700. - OSR registration fee: CAD 200; Resource fee: CAD 300. - Health insurance (international): CAD 650/year. Custodianship legal document CAD 300; custodianship service CAD 100/month. Homestay CAD 1,200–1,600/month; homestay placement CAD 300. Language placement test CAD 60 (optional). ESL course: CAD 1,150 per 4‑week level + CAD 100 resource. One‑on‑one tutoring CAD 80/hour (CAD 90/hour for senior teacher). Prep basketball program CAD 12,000/year (additional).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details In-person campuses offer comprehensive full-time programs for Grades 4–12, with Elementary & Middle School in Grades 4–8, LaunchPad in Grades 9–10, and Post-Secondary Preparation in Grades 11–12. Blyth Orbit provides a fully virtual campus for Grades 9–12 with small class sizes and live teacher-led classes during regular school hours. Blyth Academy Online delivers online courses for Grades 9–12, including 160 Ontario high school courses, available from anywhere.	Curriculum details FH Education offers the Ontario school curriculum from Grade 7 to Grade 12 toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students earn 30 credits: 18 compulsory and 12 optional, including four English credits, three mathematics credits, two science credits, one Canadian history credit, one Canadian geography credit, one arts credit, one health and physical education credit, one credit in French as a second language, and 0.5 credits each in career studies and civics; 40 hours of community involvement and the provincial literacy requirement (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) are required. ESL/ELD credits may count toward English with limits. Graduation includes credit groupings (Group 1–3) spanning language, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education, and other areas. Current courses (2024–2025) cover English, Mandarin (International Language), ESL/ELD, Science, Mathematics, History and Geography, Business and Accounting, French as a Second Language, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, and Computer Studies. The program includes a university preparation pathway and guidance for university or college admission.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class size is 12 students per class.	Student teacher ratio The school operates with a 1:15 teacher‑to‑student ratio.
Exam results	Exam results 98% university acceptance rate.	Exam results FH Education reports 100% university or college admission for graduates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school has a strong higher education progression with 98% of students accepted to university. Graduates have been accepted to top programs at the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, Stanford, and Harvard.	Higher education progression University preparation program and guidance/coaching support are offered to help students pursue higher education; graduates achieve university or college admission.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact Admissions and Learn More Parents and students begin the admissions process by booking a personalized consultation with an Admissions Advisor or the campus principal. Families are also encouraged to schedule a campus tour or participate in a walkthrough experience. This initial contact provides an opportunity to view the campus environment and determine if the school is a fit before starting the formal paperwork. 2. Interview and Document Submission An interview with the campus principal is scheduled for each applicant and their parents or guardians. During this stage, parents must submit the student’s academic transcripts and recent report cards. If applicable, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Psychoeducational Report must also be provided to the school. Depending on the specific campus, parents may also be asked to provide additional materials such as references, work samples, or a student reflection. 3. Formal Application Submission Families must create an account on the school's Student Application Portal to submit the formal application. Through this online portal, parents manage the application process and pay the necessary application fees. A deposit is required at the time of submission to process the application. Parents should note that this deposit is fully refundable in the event that the student's application is unsuccessful. 4. Offer of Enrolment Successful applicants receive a formal offer of enrolment after their completed applications are reviewed by the admissions team. This offer includes necessary details for the student's first day and a copy of the Code of Conduct, which parents and students must review and sign. To finalize the enrolment, parents must submit the signed enrolment form along with their selected tuition payment option.	Admissions Admissions requirements: An average grade of C+ (65%) or higher over the past two years of schooling. English language proficiency at an intermediate level or higher. Application Process: Step 1 — Submit documents: Application Form; application fee; copy of passport or birth certificate; all official transcripts from grade 9; last two years' official transcripts for grade 9 admission; motivation letter (optional); achievements and awards (optional). All documents must be in PDF format. The admissions team will contact applicants within 3–5 business days. Step 2 — Receive the Letter Of Conditional Acceptance and pay the tuition fee. Step 3 — Receive the Letter Of Official Acceptance and are ready to apply for a visa. Step 4 — Fill out the Study Permit Application. Students who obtain their visa report to FH International High School; FH International creates a newcomer profile and prepares the students for arrival and orientation. Medical insurance coverage is activated once the arrival date is scheduled. Application Deadlines: There are four intakes in the FH school year. Intake deadlines: SEPTEMBER (July 31); NOVEMBER (October 31); MARCH (January 31); MAY (March 31).
Scholarships	Scholarships Blyth Academy offers merit-based scholarships for students applying to full-year studies. These scholarships recognize students who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership, integrity, and community involvement. To apply, new students must submit a scholarship application, their academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an activities résumé, and a full-time campus application. The application period opens annually on December 15 and closes on April 30. In addition to merit-based scholarships, the school also offers a separate Financial Aid program to provide tuition support for families facing financial barriers.	Scholarships FH offers scholarships to outstanding students. Scholarships are used to offset tuition fees for FH's full-time credit courses. Eligibility and required materials include: a copy of the most recent mid-term and year-end report cards from the past two years; the most recent English proficiency exam results; a cover letter of up to 500 words describing the student, achievements, awards, and relevant activities; any other supporting documents such as certificates or awards; a virtual interview with the Scholarship Committee may be scheduled; a reference letter from a teacher is an asset.
Waitlist	Waitlist Blyth Academy does not operate a formal waitlist or pool system for prospective students.	Waitlist —
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