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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

Every student gets a personalized plan. No two paths are the same.

Deep Understanding

We teach for comprehension, not memorization. We want "Aha!" moments, not just test scores.

Family Culture

Older students mentor younger ones. Teachers are mentors first. Everyone belongs

Global Perspective

With students from 10+ countries, we celebrate diversity and prepare students for a connected world.

Lifelong Learning

We teach students how to learn—a skill that serves them long after graduation.

2006

Dr. Blumin Founded Discovery Academy

2007

High School program developed

2011

Middle School Program developed

2013

Elementary School developed

2014 - 2016

Top Private School ranking in Richmond Hill

2006

Dr. Blumin Founded Discovery Academy

2007

High School program developed

2011

Middle School Program developed

2013

Elementary School developed

2014 - 2016

Top Private School ranking in Richmond Hill

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.

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