About Us
Bishop Allen Academy is an excellent educational setting for highly motivated and success-oriented students who enjoy learning.
Academic Excellence
Bishop Allen Academy offers a rigorous academic program, including enriched credit courses starting in Grade 9 and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in senior years. Students pursuing AP courses may earn an AP diploma upon graduation. Many graduates receive scholarships to universities across Ontario and beyond.
Inclusive Learning Support
We provide educational services to support students with diverse learning needs in an inclusive environment, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
French Immersion Program
Bishop Allen proudly offers the Early Immersion French Program at the secondary level. Graduates of this program are eligible for the Immersion French Certificate.
Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities
Our vibrant co-curricular program includes Vocal and Instrumental Music, Visual Art, and Drama. Bishop Allen’s varsity athletic teams are well known for their championship seasons in sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more.
School History
Located on 14.5 acres along the scenic Mimico Creek ravine, our school sits on land originally surveyed in 1793 for the King’s Mill. In 1961, the Etobicoke Board of Education selected the site for Kingsmill Vocational School.
In May 1988, seven public secondary schools were transferred to the Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board). That November, the Kingsmill property was officially transferred, and in September 1989, Bishop Allen Academy opened its doors—marking a new chapter in Catholic education in south Etobicoke.
Our Namesake
Bishop Allen Academy is named in honour of Bishop Francis V. Allen, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto from 1954 until his passing in 1972. He was known for his strong commitment to Catholic education. Our school community continues to reflect his vision—one rooted in intellectual tradition and a socially relevant Catholic message.
Our School Motto
Our school motto is Gaudete in Domino - Rejoice in the Lord. At Bishop Allen Academy, we strive to be a welcoming community that daily celebrates our calling to rejoice in the Lord.