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Wildwood was founded in 2002 in order to serve primary and middle-grade learners who require more support than they would find within a traditional classroom. The environment—both physically and pedagogically—was designed to address the needs of students with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, and autism Spectrum Disorder. In some senses, that describes quite a range of students and abilities, including those who may function both above and below their peers. While the classroom setting and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for social development, the pace of instruction is individualized. The intention is to prepare students for high school, developing a personalized suite of strategies and skills necessary for them to make the most of academic life once they leave Wildwood after grade 8.

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(4.6) Parent, Darren McLennan (2025) Gr. 2 to Gr. 3 (current) — Wildwood Academy is an exceptional school with dedicated, compassionate staff and teachers who ... The school leadership clearly cares about students. Our favorite aspect is that all of the staff and teachers, right up to the principal, are easy to get time with when we need it, and they are responsive to our needs. The pri... The teachers are excellent and passionate about teaching neurodivergent children. They seem only too happy to make time for us. This may be partly due to the excellent student-teacher ratio at the school, leaving them in a sta... The academic program is customized to each student, with kids grouped loosely into grades that reflect their progress. Accommodations are made for any limitations a child may have so that they can continue learning; for exampl... As a small school, there are fewer extracurricular opportunities than at some bigger institutions (enrollment is capped at 65). Still, there are a variety of clubs that can meet the needs of kids such as ours that aren't focus... The school is limited to 65 students, which creates a familial atmosphere. The students are all friendly and largely well-behaved. We have never gone into the school at midday to any kind of feeling of chaos or disorder; every... Our child would never want to go anywhere else, thanks to the great facility, customized pedagogy, friendly teachers, and overall welcoming environment. There is a reasonable amount of access to technology, such as laptops and... Many parents know one another, and a number of us participate in a WhatsApp group or volunteer for the school in various ways. This is parent-driven, and parents are not under pressure to donate time or money in addition to tu... The school sits between residential, industrial, commercial and office areas but is on a nice plot of land. Students rarely leave the school grounds during the day, which is entirely fine in our opinion. Happily, the school do... I suggest taking advantage of the opportunity to do a parent tour and a test day for your child. The staff is very supportive of prospective students. In our case, our son immediately said that he no longer wanted to go to his...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Parent, Michelle (2025) Gr. 6 to Gr. 8 (current) — Public school was always difficult for my son. Diagnosed with severe anxiety and learning disab... The school administration and staff have been amazing. The principal and vice principal have gone above and beyond to help our son feel welcome and succeed. The teachers are very understanding and caring. The staff understand ... What I like about Wildwood is that they assess what level the child is in each core subject. The child is then placed in a class for the level they are at. For example, if they are in Grade 6 but reading at a grade 3 level, ... One aspect that stood out about Wildwood Academy was the focus the school has on ensuring a child feels safe, welcome and included. The child's emotional wellbeing is prioritized over academics. At his previous school, my son ... There are frequent educational field trips that the kids go on (about 1 time per month). The school has various clubs a few days a week, ranging from board game clubs, art, lego, sports, photography, student council and more. ... The majority of students at Wildwood Academy have one thing in common which is that their previous school experience was very difficult. There is a sense of understanding amongst them. I know this from getting to know the fami... Wildwood has not only improved the quality of life for my son....it did so for our entire family. Gone was the stress of fighting for support in public school. The school's resistance and refusal - after 8 YEARS - was no long... The other families and parents are often very understanding, as most have also had negative experiences with their child's previous school(s). The parents generally are very supportive of one other and each child and tend to b... The school location is convenient as it is close to highways and major roads. Families come from Oakville, Peel, Burlington and even further. Some have relocated just to be close to the school. The children do not venture off ... What I appreciated about Wildwood is that they allowed my son a few "trial" days - days where he is paired with a current student at basically attends the classes for a half or full day to ensure the school is the right fit. W...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.6) Parent, Kimberly Bell (2019) My daughter struggled in the public system with dyslexia and was not receiving enough support. ... I can not say enough about how impressed we are with the school leadership and all the staff at Wildwood. Each staff member knows every student. They are all positive and supportive to the students and it's clear how comfort... In the public system my daughter had an IEP and was not receiving enough support to help her keep up with her class. This caused a child who used to love school to develop anxiety and extreme frustration towards school. It w... Wildwood caters to students with special learning needs and/or who are performing below their expected grade level. The program they use is tailored to each student so your child is always working on material that they have m... For the most part Wildwood doesn't have extracurricular activities, varsity sports or events that require an audition (such as a choir). There's an annual play which all students have the opportunity to be involved in. There... The student body is very small with approximately 50-70 students in total. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive. The children are supportive of one another too. The students from all grades will play together and make f... Yes my daughter has really enjoyed attending Wildwood. There are far more male students than female students so the boys have a much easier time finding playmates. Because of the limited number of girl students, my daughter ... Parents are welcome to be involved in the school and there are multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Some parents will use their own business or hobbies to help the school such as holding a sale in the lobby o... The students stay on the school grounds. The school building is lovely and has a nice one-direction driveway that helps facilitate safe pick-up/drop off. The yard where the children spend their recess is well maintained and ... Call and set up a meeting at the school. They will explain their teaching methodology and give you a school tour. You'll immediately get a sense of how comfortable the children are at this school. They may ask you to provid...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(4.6)

Parent, Darren McLennan (2025)

Gr. 2 to Gr. 3 (current) — Wildwood Academy is an exceptional school with dedicated, compassionate staff and teachers who ...

(5)

Parent, Michelle (2025)

Gr. 6 to Gr. 8 (current) — Public school was always difficult for my son. Diagnosed with severe anxiety and learning disab...

(4.6)

Parent, Kimberly Bell (2019)

My daughter struggled in the public system with dyslexia and was not receiving enough support. ...

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Wildwood Academy: Parent Review from Mylène Tomkin