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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Alderwood Academy









THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Alderwood Academy
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School overview

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  • Grades
    JK — Gr. 8
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    5 — 12 students
  • Tuition
    $14,700/year
  • Language of instruction
    English, Polish
  • Associations
    OFIS
  • Enrolment
    7 day students
  • Curriculum
    Montessori & Waldorf
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

The big picture on Alderwood Academy


We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"Alderwood Academy is a boutique, non-profit private school in Mississauga for children from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Rooted in love, presence, and wholeness, we blend Montessori, Korczak, Freinet, and Sherborne with mindfulness, art, cultural heritage, and life skills. Our Source Code guides us: we see each child as worthy, support emotional growth, and educate the whole being—mind, body, and soul. At Alderwood, children are deeply seen, heard, and empowered to thrive."

  • Children start each day with breathwork, gratitude, and calm, setting the tone for success.
  • Small class sizes allow deep focus, tailored learning, and personal academic growth.
  • Emotional literacy is taught like math—clear, structured, and woven into daily life.
  • We hold high academic standards while nurturing joy, curiosity, and a love of learning.
  • Our English- French - Polish-program strengthens language fluency and global awareness.
  • Rigorous, integrated lessons connect nature, logic, creativity, and real-world problem solving.
  • Teachers craft lessons that spark thought, challenge minds, and respect children's pace.
  • Children thrive in spaces filled with beauty: soft light, living plants, and natural textures.
  • We combine tradition with innovation—teaching heritage, skills, and critical thinking.
  • At Alderwood, academic excellence grows alongside compassion, confidence, and courage.

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"At Alderwood Academy, we integrate rigorous academic standards with soulful, whole-child education. What distinguishes us is not just what we teach, but how and why we teach....(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"At Alderwood Academy, we choose collaboration over competition, playful exploration over rigid discipline, and soulful presence over rushed productivity. We consciously prioritize...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

"Alderwood Academy was founded in 2024 by two mothers who envisioned a school where the child is held as a whole being—mind, body, and soul. It began as a response to the...(more)

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"The students who thrive at Alderwood Academy are curious, sensitive, and open-hearted—children who flourish in environments where they are truly seen, heard, and guided with...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"Alderwood Academy may not be the right fit for families seeking a highly competitive, fast-paced academic environment or traditional discipline structures based on control and...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Families choose Alderwood Academy because they are searching for something deeper—something that speaks not just to the intellect, but to the soul of their child. They tell us...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"In the public eye, Alderwood Academy is seen as a warm, peaceful, and deeply nurturing place—a school where childhood is protected, emotions are honored, and learning is soulful...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"One of the most underappreciated aspects of Alderwood Academy is the sacred simplicity of our daily rhythm. Families notice the calm, the beauty, the warmth—but may not fully...(more)

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

"What often surprises families most about Alderwood Academy is how deeply the experience touches not only their child’s learning, but their whole family life. Many expect a...(more)

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"Recent improvements at Alderwood Academy reflect our deep commitment to nurturing the whole child. We introduced a new emotional well-being program that includes daily...(more)

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"Over the next five years, Alderwood Academy will grow slowly and intentionally, expanding grade levels while preserving our warm, child-centered environment. We will deepen our...(more)

 

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