About
AIM KW

AIM KW is a JK-Gr. 12 private school committed to providing an individualized, alternative and innovative educational experience for all students. We follow the Ontario Curriculum as a guide, and supplement student learning with hands-on, experiential lessons and opportunities to problem solve and think critically.

We often hear from students and parents that AIM feels like a family. We emphasize the importance of community learning through collaboration and mentorship across ages and grades. AIM offers the best of both homeschooling and traditional schooling to meet somewhere in the middle! The result is an education that considers your child's unique personality, interests, needs and skills.

Meet Aleith & Chantelle

With nearly 50 years of teaching between them, Chantelle and Aleith bring educational knowledge, experience and passion to the biggest, most rewarding aspect of their careers: AIM KW School! With a combination of fierce commitment, tireless effort, sacrifice and willingness to throw caution to the wind, they founded AIM in 2016 to realize a mutual dream of establishing the first Alternative, Innovative, Microschool in Waterloo region.

Our Story

We met and became good friends while teaching at a school in Kitchener. It was during this time we collaborated often and realized that we had many educational philosophies and goals in common. We took a giant leap of faith with our eyes set on a barely passable but leasable space on Ottawa Street, (in truth Chantelle made an insane offer, and I was sceptical). When, to our shock and surprise, the landlord accepted our offer, we knew it was happening, we had a lot of work to do, and we started AIM Learning Community in September of 2016.

Check out photos of our journey below! It's been a ride, and we welcome you along!