Global Leadership Program
Develops leadership and global perspective through curriculum, co-curricular activities, service, partnerships, authentic experiential learning and cross-disciplinary projects.
private
Pickering College
16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4X2
At a glance
- Grades
- JK – Gr. 12
- Gender
- Coed
- Boarding
- Yes
- Founded
- 2023
- Board
- Independent
- Principal
- Cinde Lock
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario
Tuition & admissions
- Tuition
- $37,800 – $83,400 /year
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Acceptance rate
- 100% university acceptance with students gaining entry into their programs of choice at top institutions in Canada and around the world
- Open house
- January 30, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.
Admissions process
Create an online application account and complete the form, allowing up to 30 minutes; progress can be saved. Submit identification, including a photograph and birth certificate or passport as requested, current-year report cards and final report cards from the previous three years. Non-native English speakers must submit an English proficiency test: TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR or Duolingo. Pay the application fee by credit card. Admissions are rolling, with no application deadline or common decision release date. Applications open approximately 18 months before the September start date; early applications are encouraged because grades may reach capacity.
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Progressive
- Class size
- 16 — 20 students
Tuition & financial aid details
- Annual fees: Tuition, Educational Technology and Facility Renewal; covered services vary by grade level.
- Other listed fee categories: Laptop, uniform, instrument rental, athletic fees, after-school care, mandatory class trips, tutoring and health insurance.
- Custodianship: Boarding students only.
Bursaries & scholarships
- Listed as available; amounts and eligibility are not specified.
- Rathlyn Foundation Entrance Scholarship and Rathlyn Foundation Impact Scholarship: Two new scholarships for students entering Grades 9 and 10 who demonstrate academic achievement, strong character, leadership potential and commitment to making a positive contribution.
- A completed scholarship application and an application for admission are required. Entrance Scholarship applicants may also choose consideration for the Impact Scholarship. Families are encouraged to begin admission before scholarship results.
Course descriptions
Senior School academic programme
The school lists humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, business, visual, dramatic and musical arts, and languages including ESL. Consult the current course calendar for course-by-course availability.
Outdoor Education (JK–Grade 12)
The school describes a progressive outdoor programme. Published Grade 9 examples include a three-day, two-night Camp Pine Crest experience with archery, canoeing, kayaking and high-ropes activities; programme details can vary by grade and year.
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Learning programs
Specializations
Global leadership and citizenship · Enriched STEM · Advanced Placement · Robotics and coding · Student radio broadcasting
Languages
English · non-native English speakers required to submit English Language Proficiency test (TOEFL · IELTS · CEFR · Duolingo)
Learning support
Dedicated Faculty Advisors provide personalized guidance and support throughout Senior School. The Learning Commons supports all school levels with expert library staff · research and literacy instruction · print and digital resources · scholarly databases · e-books · multimedia tools · collaborative learning and individual study spaces.
Student life
Sports
Competitive athletics · recreational sports and fitness are offered through the co-curricular program. Competitive programs provide increasing levels of competition from Junior School through Senior School.
Arts
Visual arts · music · drama and theatre opportunities are offered through academic and co-curricular programming. Expert instructors and arts professionals help students express themselves through various media · with integration into other courses and the Global Leadership Program.
Facilities
75-acre Blue & Silver Farm · Learning Commons with print and digital collections, research databases, collaborative learning and individual study spaces · CRTC-licensed radio station, 102.7 CHOP FM · Arthur Garrett Dorland Friends Historical Research Collection (Canadian Quaker Archives), containing over 5,000 titles dating from the late 1600s to today
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Co-curricular clubs and activities: Pickering College describes 50+ sport and club options across the school, including diverse clubs, athletics, community outreach, art, music and drama. Named examples include Youth Action Organization (YAO), Arts Council, Green Team, Debate and 102.7 CHOP FM student broadcasting. Current participation options vary by year and grade.
Outdoor activities & education
- Blue & Silver Farm: The school’s approximately 75-acre outdoor education and agricultural site in Whitchurch-Stouffville includes forest trails, camping platforms, gardens and a farmhouse for academic, agricultural and experiential learning.
- Senior School outdoor education: Official programme material describes grade-sequenced outdoor learning, including Grade 9 Camp Pine Crest activities such as archery, canoeing, kayaking and high ropes, and canoe-based overnight camping experiences in later stages.
- Campus athletics and recreation: The Newmarket campus includes playing fields, a baseball diamond, track, athletic complex and skating arena.
About the school
Pickering College serves Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, combining rigorous university-preparatory academics with character development, leadership and experiential learning. Boarding is available for Grades 7-12.
Location & school highlights
Location
- The school's 75-acre Blue & Silver Farm extends learning beyond campus
- providing space to explore
- experiment and connect with nature.
What makes the school distinct
- Global Leadership Program combining curriculum, community service, experiential learning, educational partnerships and cross-disciplinary independent projects.
- CRTC-licensed student radio station, 102.7 CHOP FM, offers hands-on broadcasting and station-management experience.
- 75-acre Blue & Silver Farm supports outdoor and experiential learning.
- 100% university acceptance, with students entering programs of choice in Canada and internationally.
School activity
2026-10-21
Enrolment history
9 · 10 · 5 · 12 · 14 · 11
Contact
- Phone
- 905-895-1700
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