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Alderwood Academy

999 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 1E5

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At a glance

Grades: JK – Gr. 8
Gender: Coed
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Catholic

Tuition & admissions

Tuition: $14,700 /year
Application fee: Registration fee required (specific amount not stated)
Enrolment fee: A registration fee is required to secure a child's place; payment details are provided during registration.

Admissions process

Contact the school to schedule a personalized tour, explore facilities, and meet teachers and staff. · Learn about the school's holistic educational approach. · Complete registration forms during the tour, at home, or online. · Submit required documents. · Pay the registration fee to secure the child's place. · Receive enrollment confirmation once forms and payment are processed. · Receive a welcome packet and information for the first day.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Progressive & Reggio Emilia
Class size: 5 — 12 students

Course descriptions

French language

Progressive speaking, listening, reading and writing activities introduce French communication and culture.

Physical education and wellness

Structured activities and games support fitness, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy habits.

Catholic faith and spirituality

Scripture, moral formation, prayer, worship, Mass and service are incorporated into school life; the school also describes interfaith understanding.

Arts, movement and music

Creative projects, guided movement, rhythm and music encourage expression, coordination and collaboration.

Economic education

Interactive lessons introduce basic financial concepts, entrepreneurship and real-world economic ideas.

Gardening, cooking and animal care

Students are described as learning about gardening and food production, cooking and nutrition, and supervised care for animals.

Mindfulness and emotional well-being

The school describes breathing, meditation and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) among its mindfulness activities.

Student newspaper

Students write articles and conduct interviews for a teacher-guided school publication.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Polish language and cultural heritage · Three-language program · Holistic, experiential education · Catholic education · Mindfulness and emotional well-being

Languages

English · French · Polish

Learning support

Programs are designed to meet individual student needs · with a child-centered approach that recognizes each child's strengths · interests · and pace of learning.

Student life

Sports

Curricular physical education uses structured activities and games to develop fitness · coordination · motor skills · teamwork · and sportsmanship.

Arts

Visual arts instruction includes varied media and techniques, art history, and hands-on projects. · Music, rhythm, and guided movement are integrated into daily learning.

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Student newspaper: Teacher-guided journalism and storytelling through student-written articles and interviews.
Paws and Claws Care Program: Supervised animal care activities intended to teach responsibility and empathy.

Outdoor activities & education

Hands-on gardening and plant cultivation, including a school-described Healing Garden, plants and herbs.
The school’s community pages describe educational school trips and cultural exhibits; destinations and frequency are not specified in the current pages reviewed.
Physical education and partner activities are listed, but a full outdoor sports calendar is not published.

About the school

Alderwood Academy is an elementary school offering holistic, child-centered education that combines academic learning, Polish cultural heritage, Catholic values, and respect for diversity.

Location & school highlights

Location

999 Lakeshore Rd E
Mississauga
ON L5E 1E5
Canada.

What makes the school distinct

Blends Montessori, Sherborne, Korczak, and Freinet pedagogies.
Celebrates Polish heritage while encouraging appreciation of global cultures.
Offers a three-language program.
Integrates Catholic values, mindfulness, practical life skills, and hands-on learning.