Ontario Hockey Academy

Academic Performance and Athletic Success

We see a strong correlation between academic performance and athletic success. High performance is a habit, whether in skates or at a desk. Our players work as a student, proving that a dedicated mindset is their greatest asset. We don't just develop hockey players; we foster a culture of hard work that carries over into every aspect of life.

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The Ontario Hockey Academy (OHA) is structured as a University Preparatory School. Its academic strength lies in its ability to balance a rigorous Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum with the high-demand schedule of elite-level hockey.

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1. Academic Curriculum & Accreditation

OHA is an Ontario certified inspected private secondary school that grants the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

• University Prep Focus: All core courses are taught at the "University" (U) or "Academic" (M) level.

• NCAA Compliance: The curriculum is specifically designed to meet NCAA eligibility requirements, ensuring that student-athletes are academically qualified for Division I and Division III scholarships in the United States.

• Course Variety: The academy offers over 40 approved courses across Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, English, French, and the Arts.

 

2. The Learning Environment

Because OHA is a specialized athletic school, the academic structure is different from a typical public high school:

• Small Class Sizes: Average classes consist of approximately 15 students, allowing for personalized attention from teachers.

• Structured Schedule: The day is divided into four academic periods. Students also have mandatory study halls four evenings a week to ensure schoolwork is completed despite travel for games.

• International Support: For international athletes, the academy provides a robust English as a Second Language (ESL) program to help them transition into the standard Ontario curriculum.

 

3. Post-Graduate (PG) Program

One of OHA's unique academic strengths is its Post-Graduate year. This is designed for students who have already graduated high school but want to:

• Improve their GPA or SAT/ACT scores for better university recruitment.

• Take additional university-level credits while maintaining their hockey eligibility.

• Mature academically and physically before entering a demanding college environment.

 

4. University Placement Success

The "strength" of the school is often measured by where its students go. OHA alumni have been accepted into prestigious institutions globally, including:

• Canadian Universities (U Sports): McGill, Queen’s, University of Toronto, and UBC.

• Ivy League & Top US Schools: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Brown, and Dartmouth.

• NCAA : Ohio State, University of New Hampshire, Boston University and many more.

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OHA ACADEMICS Curriculum – School PROFILE

 

• The Ontario Hockey Academy is an Ontario credit granted High school with the Ministry of education of Ontario that prepares its graduates for a wide variety of post high school education placements.

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• OHA curriculum includes comprehensive course offerings, and we take great pride in the level of academic rigor that is provided to students, especially in advanced science and mathematics classes.

 

• Students’ benefit from working with a faculty that stays current with pedagogical and practical instructional and students work closely with staff members including tutorial periods.

 

• A challenging curriculum, a supportive environment, and a staff with high expectations for student success that produce graduates who are prepared for university and career.

 

• Registered Accredited Ontario Private School with Ontario Ministry of Education

  • All graduates receive a highly recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

  • Tough but rewarding academics that get you well prepared for university.

  • Most of our players receive several University opportunities.

  • NCAA approved courses.

 

• Small Family Private School - 190 students

  • Every student is a student hockey player.

  • You’ll be in a learning environment with students of similar aspirations, goals and dreams.

  • You live with a bunch of sisters and brothers with OHA resident parents assisting whenever need be.

 

• Studying with high athletic-academic achievers becomes contagious.

  • Private school students are 50% more likely than public students to complete a bachelor's or advanced degree.

 

• School timetable integrated with hockey training, tournaments and games

  • Great cooperation between Academics and Athletics. The academic program is integrated into the athletic program, so our players do not miss class, learning days or tests due to our competition schedule

  • We don’t waste valuable academic study time in cars or on airplanes traveling across the country.

 

• On Site Tutors and Academic support

  • Nightly Study Hall…... Teachers are available in the evenings to help with homework.

  • Academic Prescription, if child is struggling in a subject, we work with them.

 

• Classes are small. Many classes sizes less than 16 students

  • According to studies, Class size matters as it increases retention along with less distractions.

  • Teachers have better management and use more interactive teaching approaches.

  • More personalized attention and more individually tailored academics.

 

• SAT prep Course (NCAA university Acceptance test)  

  • SAT prep courses help students maximize their scores on the SATs, which is a must to clear NCAA Clearing House.

 

• OHA Graduate attend University, over double the public-school average.

  • We double the % of students that take Calculus and Chemistry than public schools.

  • We match Academics and Hockey University Goals. We open doors to top schools, in the United States and Canada.

 

• See daily Students Grading on-line, making report cards obsolete.

  • We use Online grading system, students keep up with their assignments and parents, teachers, coaches, and students can view grades, attendance, progress and class schedules from any computer or phone.

 

• Students don’t talk about IF they may go to University; they talk about what University they are looking at

  • We strongly encourage players and families to get involve in the university-recruiting route.

  • Guidance is offered and provided since we are very knowledgeable of this complicated process.

 

secondary school diploma

Ontario Hockey Academy is an English language secondary school offering the Ontario Ministry of Education diploma. The academy offers over 40 approved courses in science, mathematics, social sciences, English, ESL, French, the arts, and computer science. The academic portion of the day is highly structured with four periods of core course instruction and  study hall periods five days a week.

 

the ontario curriculum

To ensure academic excellence, the Ontario Hockey Academy is an inspected Ontario Ministry of Education private secondary school. The Academy follows the university preparatory curriculum as set forth by Ministry of Education and confers the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) on its graduates.

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All academic core courses are taught at the academic or university prep level and are NCAA approved. For advanced and post-graduate students, the academy supports independent study utilizing undergraduate courses from several US colleges and universities.

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CANADA ACADEMICS ranked top 10 in World

The Ontario Hockey Academy curriculum is ranked one of the top 10 in the world and includes comprehensive course offerings including advanced science and mathematics classes. 

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