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Alderwood Academy offers a distinctive blend of Montessori, Waldorf, Korczak, and Freinet principles for JK–Grade 8. Rooted in love, presence, and wholeness, the school nurtures both academic excellence and emotional intelligence through mindfulness, art, and life skills. With small classes, a multilingual program (English, French, Polish), and a calm, home-like environment, Alderwood emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, and authentic connection. Daily breathwork, restorative circles, and outdoor learning foster balance and curiosity. Families drawn to Alderwood value depth over speed and transformation over competition, seeking an education that cultivates not only bright minds but also compassionate, grounded, and joyful human beings.

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(4.9) Parent, Natalia R (2026) JK to SK (current) — Our daughter has been attending Alderwood Academy since the school’s establishment, and our e... Communication is excellent. All matters related to school life are communicated to parents on an ongoing basis. If any problem arises, it is resolved immediately. The quality of teaching is very high. The teachers who create this place are passionate individuals. They can excellently convey their knowledge to both younger and older children. The school curriculum is very rich. In addition to core subjects, children learn across many areas. Through physical activities such as dance, learning foreign languages, and even activities like cooking, they develop a wide r... The teachers are wonderful! The school has an interesting and rich teaching program (including cooking classes, music classes, dance classes, mindfulness classes, French classes, etc.) The smaller class sizes and family atmosp... Alderwood Academy met our expectations in every aspect, from teaching to nurturing and caring for our child's well-being. Every day, our daughter comes back home happy.	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(3) Parent, Beata Lis (2026) JK to SK (current) — Our son loved Alderwood from Day 1. He speaks so highly about his teachers and classmates and l... There are so many reasons why we chose Alderwood for our son. Upon meeting the teachers and directors, we were immediately drawn to their passion and enthusiasm for learning. We felt warmth and reassurance that they would nurt... Alderwood Academy has surpassed our expectations. Our son is in SK, and this is his second year attending. All the faculty have this amazing gift of recognizing each child's individual abilities and strengths and pushing them ...	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Parent, Aneta Dobrowolski (2026) Gr. 2, SK — My kids would come home with such positive experiences after attending Alderwood Academy. The t... They definitely foster a positive learning environment. I believe they handle discipline issues well. I saw firsthand a child use inappropriate language, and they were instructed in a very smart way not to continue that bad ha... My kids loved going here because they would have so much fun every day. The activities they took part in were so creative and differed each day which kept them very engaged. I wish the school was located closer to my home. It is a busy area of Mississauga however it is easily accessible. There are a few parking spots available for dropoff. The instructors played a big part in choosing this school. They are so good at teaching children, as the kids don’t even notice they are learning through all the fun that they are having. This school exceeded my expectations as my kids got things from this school that they would not get from other schools, such as learning the Polish language along with English and learning about how to prepare meals for themse...	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Parent, Agnes Konopka (2026) JK (current) — My daughter has had a truly positive experience at Alderwood Academy. The teachers are incredib... We chose Alderwood Academy because it felt like the right place for our child to really grow. From the very beginning, it was clear that the teachers truly see each child as an individual, recognizing their strengths and suppo... Alderwood Academy has truly exceeded our expectations. We’ve seen so much progress in our daughter—she’s growing not just academically, but socially and personally as well. Her confidence has blossomed, she’s making st...	all_reviews parent	1,12,13,14,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

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Parent, Beata Lis (2026)

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Parent, Agnes Konopka (2026)

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Parent, Natalia R (2026)

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Parent, Beata Lis (2026)

(4.9)

Parent, Aneta Dobrowolski (2026)

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Parent, Agnes Konopka (2026)

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