FEATURED PROGRAM: ICELAND

The land of ice, fire, and Viking lore, Iceland is a country of extreme contrasts.

The cities are vibrant and full of life, with many artistic sites, cozy hip cafés, and a music scene to rival cities many times their size. Reykjavik, in particular, is home to numerous artists and a youthful social scene—with almost 24 hours of sunlight in the summer months, it truly is a city that doesn’t sleep! A soak in the hot pools of the Blue Lagoon just outside the city is a must on any visit. To the north is Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest urban area. Originally settled in the ninth century, this fishing and port town was the site of Allied units during the Second World War, largely due to the fact that its harbour is mostly ice-free! Folk culture is alive and well in Akureyri, and the city holds several summer festivals, including a music festival and medieval fair.

Outside the urban areas, Iceland offers a landscape like no other. Experience all the wonders it has to offer while exploring the unique countryside—with lava moonscapes, mountains, and rocky fields where Icelandic horses roam, the views are truly exceptional.

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WHY BLYTH ACADEMY

We are the most trusted educational organization offering study abroad programs for students from the US and Canada. More than 50,000 students have experienced our International Summer and Community Service programs since we opened in 1977.

Our alumni include men and women from every field of endeavour: entrepreneurs, artists, homemakers, politicians, journalists, as well as business, government and social sector leaders. Today, we are entrusted to educate their children and many more first-generation Blyth Academy graduates. All of them share a learned curiosity about the world at large that serves them well in an age when diversity and a global outlook count more than ever.

OUR MANDATE IS OUR DIFFERENCE

We provide an exceptional study abroad summer experience, delivered in small classes by skilled and personable faculty, in the most remarkable locations around the world. We do this by offering a structured and empathetic environment where young people can thrive personally and academically in storied places that offer boundless opportunities for the eager and curious.