We help students understand how they think, strengthen weak foundations,
and build the skills to learn anything next.
BSID 884964
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.
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.
Every student gets a personalized plan. No two paths are the same.
We teach for comprehension, not memorization. We want “Aha!” moments, not just test scores.
Older students mentor younger ones. Teachers are mentors first. Everyone belongs.
With students from 10+ countries, we celebrate diversity and prepare students for a connected world.
We teach students how to learn—a skill that serves them long after graduation.
Dr. Marina Illumin establishes Discovery Academy with a vision to redefine education through personalized learning and deep understanding.
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) pathway is introduced, setting the academic foundation for global university success.
A structured middle school program is developed to bridge foundational learning with advanced academic readiness.
Discovery Academy expands to a full K–12 model, creating a complete and continuous student journey.
Ranked among the top private schools in Richmond Hill, reflecting strong academic outcomes and student success.
Refinement of proprietary teaching methodologies, enhanced student support systems, and expanded credit recovery and night school programs.
Seamless transition to online and hybrid learning models, enabling global access to Discovery Academy’s OSSD program.
Launch of international partnership models:
Positioning Discovery Academy as a global education platform.
Expansion into multiple international markets, building strategic partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Strengthening the Discovery Academy Global (DAG) ecosystem.
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.
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.
Tell us a little about your child and we will arrange a visit — you will meet the division head and see a lesson in progress.
