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Alderwood Academy vs Guiding Light Academy.

Side-by-side comparison of two Mississauga private schools.

Alderwood Academy

Alderwood Academy

Mississauga, ON

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Guiding Light Academy

Guiding Light Academy

Mississauga, ON

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Detailed Comparison

Alderwood AcademyGuiding Light Academy
Annual Tuition$14,700$13,000
Boarding Tuition
GradesJK to Grade 8JK to 8
CurriculumProgressive, Reggio EmiliaTraditional, Montessori
Enrollment15100
Avg Class Size811
Student:Teacher
Gender PolicyCo-edCo-ed
Founded20242007
BoardingNoNo
Financial AidNoNo
Acceptance Rate90%
SportsGymnastics, Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field, Swimming
ArtsArt and Creative Expression, Creative Movement and Music, Cooking and NutritionOpera/Classical Voice Training, Drama, Dance, Gymnastics, Visual Arts, Musical Theatre
SpecializationsMontessori, Mindfulness, Trilingual Education, Life SkillsCatholic Faith Formation, Accelerated French (DELF), Opera & Classical Music, Gymnastics, Elocution & Public Speaking, Community Outreach

Comparison Highlights

  • Tuition difference: $1,700/year
  • Class size difference: 3 students
  • Guiding Light Academy has larger enrollment (100 students)
  • Both schools are located in Mississauga

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Last verified June 3, 2026Sources: NextSchool verified profilesData-driven comparison — no paid placements

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