Pickering College

16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y4X2, Canada

www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

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.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,635
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $27,400
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data

Pickering College

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1842

Campus Size

42 acres

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Enrollment

400 students

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

25%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Average Class Size

18 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

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

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Calculus and Vectors

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

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

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,

Source: Verified school update

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Pickering College Alumni #1
Class of 2011
5.0010/1/2011
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. . .

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