Pickering College
Located on a beautiful 42 acre campus in Newmarket, Ontario, (just 25 miles/40 Km from downtown Toronto, Canada) and rooted in more than 172 years of tradition and values-based education, Pickering College is a co-educational independent day (JK - 12) and boarding school (grades 7 12) accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
We offer a secure and nurturing environment that helps each student develop the vision, confidence and leadership skills to help make the world a better and more beautiful place.
100% of Pickering graduates go on to post-secondary education. Our new Global Leadership Program builds on our longstanding mission and community service-oriented approach to education, preparing students with the skills needed to be innovative, entrepreneurial, globally-focussed and ready to tackle complex global issues.
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- University of Houston The time I spent at Pickering College, provided me with life long experiences that to this day I still look back upon. The unique thing about Pickering College was that we had an astounding Residence. . .
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Pickering College |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1842 |
| Campus Size | 42 acres |
| Enrollment | 400 students |
| % International Students | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 25% |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $60,635 (International Students ESL learner $58,025) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $27,400 |
| Tuition international students | $60,635 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Jessie May Rowntree |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| Total Advanced Courses Offered | 1 |
| Courses | Calculus and Vectors |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 31 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: African American Student Caucus, Debate Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Environment Club, Equestrian Club, Gardening Club, Lady Phoenix - a cappella group, Technical Theater Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Creative Writing Club, Cult Movies Club, Drama Club, Junior Classical League, Junior Classics League, Voiceless/Animal Rights Club Recreational Athletic Programs: A Capella Choir, Advanced Media Group, Applied Sciences & Technologies, Badminton Club, Basketball Club, Breakfast Club- Bible study group, Cardinal Underground, Community Service/Outreach, Cross Country, Dance Club, Figure Skating, Fitness & Training, PEACE - Diversity Celebration, Political Groups, Science Olympics, Ski/Snowboard Team |
School Notes
- Our unique fully integrated Global Leadership Program builds on our longstanding mission and community service-oriented approach to education, preparing students with the skills needed to be innovative, entrepreneurial, globally-focussed and ready to tackle complex global issues
- Vibrant, warm, and supportive environment where students pursue their dreams and develop life long friendships
- Outstanding Leadership, Communication Technology, and Music Programs
- 24-hour/7-day per week supervised boarding program that includes supervised study periods and full evening and weekend activity program
- Full competitive and recreational co-curricular program including Music, Film, Radio, Drama, Figure Skating, Hockey, Equestrian, Soccer, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Swimming and Skiing/Snowboarding
- Facilities include 2 residences, health centre, library, dining hall, indoor ice arena, 3 gymnasiums, outdoor 1/4 mile track, 3 grassy sports fields and access to indoor swimming, tennis courts, ski hill, horseback riding and mountain bike trails
- Special support services for international students (representing 20 different countries) including academic advising, ESL support and new student orientation
- Wireless environment.
- Pickering College accreditations: Ontario Ministry of Education, NAIS, CIS, CAIS, CESI, TABS,
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