Mission & Accreditation
Our Mission
Discovery Academy exists to build confident, capable learners. We don’t just teach subjects—we help students understand how they think, find where their foundations need strengthening, and develop the skills to learn anything. In an ever-changing world, the greatest gift we can give a child is the ability to think for themselves and solve problems with a clear head.
Our Approach
Every student who walks through our doors receives an individual learning plan built from our proprietary education materials—developed over decades by our founder, Dr. Marina B. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all education. If a student is struggling, we look back to find the root cause, rebuild from there, and move forward only when the foundation is solid. This approach, combined with our small class sizes and mentorship culture, is what sets Discovery Academy apart.
Our Values
Individual Attention
Deep Understanding
Family Culture
Global Perspective
Lifelong Learning
2006
Founded with Purpose
Dr. Marina Blumin establishes Discovery Academy with a vision to redefine education through personalized learning and deep
understanding.
2007
High School Program Launched
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway is introduced, setting the academic foundation for global university
access.
2011
Middle School Expansion
A structured middle school program is developed to bridge foundational learning with advanced academic readiness.
2013
Elementary School Established
Discovery Academy expands to a full K–12 model, creating a complete and continuous student journey.
2014 - 2016
Recognition & Excellence
Ranked among the top private schools in Richmond Hill, reflecting strong academic outcomes and student success.
2017-2019
Academic Innovation Phase
Refinement of proprietary teaching methodologies, enhanced student support systems, and expanded credit recovery and night
school programs.
2020 - 2021
Digital Transformation
Seamless transition to online and hybrid learning models, enabling global access to Discovery Academy’s OSSD program.
2022-2023
Global Expansion Begins
Launch of international partnership models:
● We Teach
● We Train
● Full Franchise
Positioning Discovery Academy as a global education platform.
2024 - 2025
Global Network Development
Expansion into multiple international markets, building strategic partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Strengthening the Discovery Academy Global (DAG) ecosystem.
2026
20 Years of Discovery — A Global Milestone
Celebrating two decades of impact, innovation, and student success.
Discovery Academy stands as a globally recognized pathway to the OSSD, empowering students worldwide to access top
universities and future opportunities.
2006
Founded with Purpose
Dr. Marina Blumin establishes Discovery Academy with a vision to redefine education through personalized learning and deep
understanding.
2007
High School Program Launched
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway is introduced, setting the academic foundation for global university
access.
2011
Middle School Expansion
A structured middle school program is developed to bridge foundational learning with advanced academic readiness.
2013
Elementary School Established
Discovery Academy expands to a full K–12 model, creating a complete and continuous student journey.
2014 - 2016
Recognition & Excellence
Ranked among the top private schools in Richmond Hill, reflecting strong academic outcomes and student success.
2017-2019
Academic Innovation Phase
Refinement of proprietary teaching methodologies, enhanced student support systems, and expanded credit recovery and night
school programs.
2020 - 2021
Digital Transformation
Seamless transition to online and hybrid learning models, enabling global access to Discovery Academy’s OSSD program.
2022-2023
Global Expansion Begins
Launch of international partnership models:
● We Teach
● We Train
● Full Franchise
Positioning Discovery Academy as a global education platform.
2024 - 2025
Global Network Development
Expansion into multiple international markets, building strategic partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Strengthening the Discovery Academy Global (DAG) ecosystem.
2026
20 Years of Discovery — A Global Milestone
Celebrating two decades of impact, innovation, and student success.
Discovery Academy stands as a globally recognized pathway to the OSSD, empowering students worldwide to access top
universities and future opportunities.
Accreditation
As a top academic school, Discovery Academy is accredited by Ontario Ministry of Education. The school MIDENT number is 884964.
This grants Discovery Academy private school to offer Ontario high school courses (credits) towards OSSD. (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). Every accredited university in Canada and abroad will accept Discovery Academy courses.
Discovery Academy is inspected by Ministry of education every two years. Please see our latest report.
Verification of accreditation can be checked via the following link (go down a page and click on xlsx). If you have any questions or concerns regarding an accreditation please send us an email to info@diacademy.ca.
