Canadian Academy of Libya

What Canadian Academy of Libya does

Canadian Academy of Libya (CAL) is a private international K-12 school founded in 2012, operating two campuses in Tripoli (Sarraj) and Misrata (Al-Rwesat), Libya. It was the first school in Libya to introduce the Canadian curriculum and to deliver the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), an internationally recognized credential accepted by universities in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, and elsewhere. CAL serves 501 students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 with 97 faculty, offering four integrated programs: Pre-KG and Kindergarten, Primary and Middle School, High School, and the OSSD pathway. The underlying technology stack is D2L Brightspace as the K-8 LMS (aligned with Ontario's Virtual Learning Environment) and the SchoolConex LMS for OSSD credit delivery through the affiliated Ontario private school Canadian Academy of Learning (BSID 884215). Extracurricular offerings include the CAL Knights Robotics Club and a regular sports program.

The school's business model is tuition-driven and recurring, with revenue generated from enrollment fees across its Pre-KG through Grade 12 programs. Specific tuition rates are not publicly disclosed; families are routed to on-site admissions staff at both campuses. CAL distributes its services directly through its two physical campuses, with no third-party reseller or channel model. Distribution is supported by a content-marketing website (cal.sch.ly), a blog/news section, and a newsletter funnel. CAL holds three layered accreditations: the Libyan Ministry of Education, Cognia (international), and the Ontario Ministry of Education credit-granting authorization (BSID 884215) via Canadian Academy of Learning. Customer segments are Libyan families seeking internationally accepted K-12 credentials, with the OSSD track specifically serving high school students pursuing North American, UK, Australian, and international university admission.

Name

Canadian Academy of Libya

Legal name

Canadian Academy of Libya

Website

https://cal.sch.ly

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian Academy of Libya is a private K-12 international school in Libya, founded in 2012, operating two campuses (Tripoli and Misrata) and serving 501 students with the Ontario Canadian curriculum and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Canadian curriculum school
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Private international schooling
• Libyan private education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tripoli

HQ country

Libya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition charged for K-12 educational programs. Specific tuition rates are not publicly disclosed on the website. Programs include Pre-KG and Kindergarten (full-time, Sunday through Thursday), Primary and Middle School (Ontario Canadian Curriculum), and High School OSSD program. An After School Club is also referenced (20 students).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Canadian Academy of Libya is a private international K-12 school that delivers the Ontario (Canadian) curriculum from Pre-KG through Grade 12, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The school runs programs in early childhood, primary, middle, and high school, supported by the D2L Brightspace LMS and SchoolConex LMS, and offers extracurricular robotics and sports activities. It charges tuition to enrolled families across its Tripoli (Sarraj) and Misrata (Al-Rwesat) campuses.

Product overview

Canadian Academy of Libya operates as a private international K-12 school offering a comprehensive Canadian education program. The school's core product is the Canadian Curriculum, delivered through four interconnected programs: Pre-KG and Kindergarten (early childhood development), CAL Primary and Middle School (elementary education using D2L Brightspace), and CAL High School (secondary education culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma). The OSSD program is delivered via integration with SchoolConex LMS and is powered by the affiliated Canadian Academy of Learning (BSID 884215). Extracurricular offerings include the CAL Knights Robotics Club and Sports Activities. The institution holds dual accreditation from Cognia and the Libyan Ministry of Education, with campuses in Tripoli and Misrata.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canadian Curriculum Program A coherent, relevant, age-appropriate, and inclusive K-12 academic program aligned with Ontario Ministry of Education standards, designed so that learning is personalized to each student.
• Pre-KG and Kindergarten Full-time early childhood program (Sunday through Thursday) developing motor skills, social skills through language, Science and Numeracy activities, mathematics, reading, writing, oral expression, and social, physical, and creative skills.
• CAL Primary and Middle School Elementary-level program combining a creative and stimulating yet structured and disciplined environment, allowing students to grow at their own pace. Delivered via the Ontario Canadian Curriculum on the D2L Brightspace platform.
• CAL High School (OSSD Program) Secondary education program and the first OSSD-delivering program in Libya. OSSD credits are administered through the affiliated Ontario private school Canadian Academy of Learning (BSID 884215) on the SchoolConex LMS.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) An official Ontario Ministry of Education certification of secondary school completion, recognized internationally for university and college entry. Requires 30 high school course credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional) plus 40 hours of community involvement.
• CAL Knights Robotics Club Educational robotics program for middle and high school students that develops computational thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking through designing and building machines and devices.
• Sports Activities Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), recognized by Canadian, US, UK, Australian and international universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Academy of LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Canadian Academy of Learning (CAOL) is the affiliated Ontario private school (BSID 884215) that delivers OSSD credits on behalf of CAL. It is listed on the Ontario Ministry of Education's private school directory as a credit-granting secondary school. CAOL is operated on behalf of CAL by SchoolConex Inc. using the SchoolConex LMS. CAL serves as the international partner campus that prepares students to earn Ontario-granted credits.
• D2L BrightspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationD2L Brightspace is the world-class Learning Management System used at CAL for grades 1-12. It is part of Ontario's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education for K-12 public schools. Brightspace provides personalized student portals, on-demand resources, video/audio feedback, rubrics, and enhanced collaboration between parents, students, and teachers.
• SchoolConex Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSchoolConex Inc. operates the Canadian Academy of Learning's OSSD credit delivery program on behalf of CAL, using the SchoolConex Learning Management System. SchoolConex is the platform through which Ontario credits are administered for CAL high school students.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCognia is a world leader in school accreditation. CAL (Years K–12) is fully accredited by Cognia, which represents high standards in education and provides a trustworthy global mark of quality. CAL joins an international community of accredited schools that aspire to achieve benchmark outcomes.
• Libyan Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAL is fully accredited by the Libyan Ministry of Education as an international private school authorized to deliver the Canadian curriculum leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The school is consistently recognized by the Ministry as one of the leading international schools in the country.
• British Academy for Foreign EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn November 2022, CAL welcomed staff and students of the British Academy for Foreign Education for a campus tour and discussion around curriculum, program, and educational system, indicating an active cross-school collaboration relationship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• British School of Tripoli: Libya-based private school delivering a British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Levels). Competes head-to-head with CAL for premium international-school enrollment and was specifically referenced in CAL's blog as a peer institution engaging in curriculum discussions.
• American School of Tripoli: Long-running American-curriculum private school in Tripoli serving K-12 students. Directly competes with CAL's value proposition of delivering a North American high school diploma in Libya.
• International School of Tripoli: Another international K-12 school serving expatriate and Libyan families in Tripoli. Directly comparable as a private international school competing for the same pool of fee-paying families seeking globally recognized curricula.
• British Academy for Foreign Education: Libyan private international school with which CAL has an active cross-school collaboration relationship (referenced in CAL's November 2022 blog). Operates in the same local market and family segment as CAL.

Others

• D2L (D2L Inc.): Provider of the Brightspace LMS used by CAL across grades 1-12. Not a competitor but a critical technology partner; the integration with Ontario's VLE underpins CAL's Canadian curriculum authenticity.
• Cognia: International accreditation body that has accredited CAL. Not a competitor but an enabling partner whose mark of quality is part of CAL's value proposition and a barrier for unaccredited entrants.

Regional players

• Rabat American School: Moroccan private school offering an American international curriculum to K-12 students. Comparable in offering a North American-accredited international education pathway in a North African market, although serving a different country.
• International School of Benghazi: Private international school in Benghazi serving Libyan families seeking foreign curricula. Comparable business model and customer base as CAL but operating in a different Libyan city, illustrating both expansion runway and existing competition for international credentials.

Broad incumbents

• American International School in Egypt (AIS Egypt): Established American international school in the region delivering an American curriculum leading to a US high school diploma. Comparable business model and customer segment (expat and aspirational local families), though operating in a different country.
• Cairo American College: Large, well-established American international school in Cairo offering K-12 education with university-prep pathways. Comparable as a regional incumbent providing internationally accredited schooling in a North African context, although at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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