Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,635
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pickering College
About the School
- 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,635
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
2026 School Data
Pickering College
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1842
Campus Size
35 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
400 students
% International Students
20%
% Students Boarding
25%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
18 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
ESL Courses Offered
Summer Program Offered
# of AP Courses Offered
1
Courses
Calculus and Vectors
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$60,635
(International Students ESL learner $58,025)
(International Students ESL learner $58,025)
Tuition international students
$60,635
Merit Scholarships Offered
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Admissions
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
Director of Admissions
Jessie May Rowntree
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
Colors
Silver, Blue
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
31
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
African American Student CaucusDebate Club
Lady Phoenix - a cappella groupTechnical Theater Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Cult Movies ClubDrama Club
Junior Classical LeagueJunior Classics League
Voiceless/Animal Rights Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Capella ChoirAdvanced Media Group
Applied Sciences & TechnologiesBadminton Club
Basketball ClubBreakfast Club- Bible study group
Cardinal UndergroundCommunity Service/Outreach
Cross CountryDance Club
Figure SkatingFitness & Training
PEACE - Diversity CelebrationPolitical Groups
Science OlympicsSki/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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pickering College cost?
Pickering College's tuition is approximately $60,635 for boarding students.
What sports does Pickering College offer?
Pickering College offers 18 interscholastic 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 and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Pickering College?
The application deadline for Pickering College is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Student & Alumni Reviews
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Description
Pickering College shaped how I think about learning and community in a way few places did before. I came to Pickering knowing I wanted a space where words and ideas mattered. I found that in. . .
Pickering College shaped me in steady ways. Some grew slowly, some felt immediate. The school places strong attention on respect and personal responsibility. I noticed this in Morning Meeting, where we gathered to listen, to. . .
Pickering College felt like a place built for thinkers, doers, and people who care. The school always emphasized kindness, integrity and community. When I arrived as a boarder, I immediately felt the “circle of care”. . .
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- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $60,635
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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