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Pickering College

Canada, Newmarket

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$41,100 - 90,900
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 562
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1842
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Pickering College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school on a 35-acre campus in Newmarket, Ontario. The school uses the Ontario Curriculum as its core framework, with Enriched STEM and Advanced Placement (AP) options, ESL pathways for English language learners. A Global Leadership Program (GLP) runs from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, developing global context and leadership through academics and real-world projects. The Sphere Program (Grades 4–5) offers interdisciplinary STEM units with differentiated instruction. The Senior School features science labs and Maker-space design studios in West Lake House, a 50,000-square-foot hub housing arts, music studios, a library and an assembly hall. On-campus facilities include two gymnasiums, an ice arena, a baseball diamond, and a skating arena; Blue & Silver Farm provides 75 acres of outdoor learning. Boarding residences include Firth House and New House, with a Health Centre on site. The campus hosts 102.7 CHOP FM, the radio station.

www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4X2, Canada

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The Essentials

Pickering College has 562 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Location
Situated on 35 acres in the heart of Newmarket, Ontario, Pickering College sits about 45 kilometres north of Toronto. The campus is in Newmarket, a town with a welcoming community, abundant green space, and easy access to Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The address is 16945 Bayview Ave., Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2, Canada.

Stages
Junior School (JK-Grade 5); Sphere Program (Grades 4 & 5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); Senior School (Grades 9-12); ESL Boarding Academy (Grades 9-10).

Type
Independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
30+ countries represented in PC's school community.

Country affiliation
Canada

Religious affiliation
Quaker-founded; founded on Quaker values.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Pickering College ranges from CAD 41,100 to CAD 90,900 for 2026/27.

Application & one-time fees

- Application fee (paid upon application, non-refundable): CAD 150 (day applicants); CAD 200 (boarding applicants).
- Enrolment fee (paid upon enrolment, non-refundable): CAD 6,000.

Annual tuition — core figures (2026/2027 academic year)

- Day students (base tuition): Junior Kindergarten–Grade 12: CAD 39,400. Senior-school ESL students (base tuition): CAD 40,800.
- Boarding students (base tuition; includes room & board): Canadian boarding: CAD 82,200; ESL Canadian boarding: CAD 83,700; International boarding: CAD 87,500; ESL international boarding: CAD 89,000; ESL Boarding Academy: CAD 89,000. For boarding students, base tuition includes room and board and residential services.

Additional annual fees (added to base tuition and charged each year)

- Educational Technology Fee (annual, graduated by grade): Junior Kindergarten–Grade 5: CAD 750; Grades 6–12: CAD 950.
- Facility Renewal Fee (annual): CAD 950 per student.

Combined annual totals shown (tuition + Educational Technology + Facility Renewal)

- Day students (combined): JK–Grade 5: CAD 41,100 per year; Grades 6–12: CAD 41,300 per year. These amounts reflect base tuition plus the Educational Technology Fee and Facility Renewal Fee. �.
- Boarding students (combined for Grade 7–12): Canadian student: CAD 84,100; Canadian-ESL: CAD 85,600; International student: CAD 89,400; International-ESL: CAD 90,900. These combined figures include tuition, the Educational Technology Fee and the Facility Renewal Fee.

Payment plans, billing schedule and payment terms

- New-student deposit: New students pay a 20% deposit of tuition and fees at enrolment. If an installment plan is selected, the deposit is used at the start of the installment period.

- Day student payment options (2026/2027):
- Option 1 — Full payment by April 21, 2026, with a CAD 500 discount (Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) optional). Example full-year amounts after discount are listed for the April 21 payment date.
- Option 2 — Five installments billed March–July 2026 (TRP optional):
- JK–Grade 5: CAD 8,220 per month (5 installments = CAD 41,100 total).
- Grades 6–12: CAD 8,260 per month (5 installments = CAD 41,300 total).
- Option 3 — Ten installments billed March–December 2026 (TRP mandatory):
- JK–Grade 5: CAD 4,115 per month (10 installments = CAD 41,150 appear as CAD 41,100 total in published schedules).
- Grades 6–12: CAD 4,130 per month (10 installments = CAD 41,300 total). Note: TRP (see below) is mandatory on this plan.

- Boarding student payment options (2026/2027):
- Option 1 — Full payment by April 21, 2026, with CAD 500 discount (TRP optional); published reduced totals for this date are provided.
- Two-installment option (TRP optional): enrolment payment (amount varies by student category) and a second payment due June 30. Example (Canadian student combined total CAD 84,100): Enrolment: CAD 16,820; June 30: CAD 67,280. International and ESL figures are broken out similarly in the published schedule.
- Four-installment option (USA/Mexico students only; TRP mandatory): staggered due dates including an enrolment payment and dates in June, September and December with amounts specified per student category.
- Five-installment option (Canadian students only; billed monthly March–July): amounts shown per month equal combined total divided by five (example Canadian boarding CAD 16,820 per month).
- Ten-installment option (Canadian students only; billed March–December; TRP mandatory): monthly amounts equal combined total divided by ten (example Canadian boarding CAD 8,410 per month).
Full installment amounts and exact due dates are published in the boarding fee schedule for each student category. New students pay a 20% deposit at enrolment.

- Billing and account terms:
- The Business Office issues e-statements to parents; statements must be paid monthly. Interest on overdue accounts is charged monthly at an annual rate of 18%. Incidental charges and personal expenses are billed to the student account and are not covered by the tuition payment plan. The school may restrict participation in trips, access to school stores, withdraw services or refuse re-enrolment if accounts become past due.

Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) and refund-related notes

- The Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) is available at a rate of 1.1% of base tuition plus applicable taxes and is mandatory for any student whose fees are not paid in full prior to July 31, 2026. The TRP is an insurance product that covers the academic year; to be eligible for a TRP claim the student must attend school for more than seven consecutive calendar days, except as noted in the TRP brochure. If fees are paid in full before July 31, 2026, a family that purchased the TRP may withdraw from the TRP before the first day of school only with a signed waiver. Application and enrolment fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable. The school's published forms and application materials also note the school's right to retain fees in the event of withdrawal under specified conditions.

Boarding-specific and mandatory charges

- For boarding students the published health insurance charge is CAD 1,100 (boarding students only). Health insurance is mandatory for students on a study permit who are not covered by OHIP; health insurance is billed in August as a lump sum and is noted as subject to change. For boarding students, published tuition includes room and board, housekeeping, wired/wireless internet access per room, staff-supervised study time, 24-hour live-in residential staff and an evening program; weekly allowance administration is available at parent request.

Other typical additional costs

- Laptop (Grades 6–12): a school-specified laptop is required; an estimated purchase cost (with warranty and accidental-damage protection) is approximately CAD 2,200 plus taxes.
- Uniform and uniform accessories: uniform is an additional cost and the Hilltop Shop is the official supplier; purchases are charged to the student account through the on-campus shop. Bedding/linen, personal care items and sports equipment are also available through the Hilltop Shop.
- Instrument rental, some athletic team tournament fees, mandatory class trips (certain grades), after-school care (K–8) and private tutoring are additional costs billed separately as applicable. The school arranges instrument rental billing through local vendors where needed.

Refund, withdrawal and overdue-account consequences

- Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable. The TRP provides insurance protection for tuition in specified circumstances; TRP terms (including eligibility and limitations) are set out in the TRP brochure. The school may retain fees or require withdrawal in specific circumstances and may restrict student participation or refuse re-enrolment for past-due accounts; overdue balances incur interest at an 18% annual rate charged monthly.

Accepted payment methods and how payments are handled

- Published information and application materials indicate acceptance of payment by credit card for application fees and that families may arrange bank wire transfers; international payment options include Flywire for certain payments. Specific campus vendors (for example, the Hilltop Shop) charge purchases to the student account. Families are advised to coordinate directly with the Business Office for wire-transfer instructions or to confirm acceptable payment channels for tuition and ancillary charges.
Academics

Pickering College teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Ontario Curriculum is the core framework; Enriched STEM and Advanced Placement (AP) course options are offered. Global Leadership Program (GLP) is integrated from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, developing global context understanding and leadership through academics and meaningful, real-world projects. The Sphere Program (Grades 4–5) uses interdisciplinary STEM units with differentiated instruction to support academic and personal growth. ESL pathways are available within the curriculum for English language learners.

Student Teacher Ratio
Senior School student-to-advisor ratio is 7:1; average class size is 14:1.

Exam Results
100% of graduates gain university acceptance into programs of choice at top Canadian and international institutions.

Higher Education Progression
Post-secondary planning is supported by guidance Counsellors who arrange university/college visits, application workshops for UK and US institutions, Ontario post-secondary workshops for parents, and an annual Post-Secondary Fair. 2025 graduates earned the Global Leadership Diploma; 95% of 2025 graduates were Ontario Scholars.

Gifted and Talented
Four Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered; Global Leadership Program provides enriched, project-based leadership development from JK to Grade 12.
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Admissions

Admissions
1) Begin your Application and create an account. This account allows you to log in later to check the status of the application or to see if anything is missing. The form takes up to 30 minutes to complete and progress can be saved for return. An application fee of $150 for Day Students or $200 for Boarding Students is due at the time of application and is payable by credit card.

2) Submit the application form and pay the application fee. Include report cards for the current year and final reports from the previous three years; Canadian applicants must provide a birth certificate copy, and international applicants must provide a passport copy and a photo. A Teacher Confidential Report is required, and non-native English speakers must submit an English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR, or Duolingo). After submission, you will be contacted to schedule a personal interview, with interviews for applicants outside Ontario conducted by telephone or Skype.

3) Assessment and interviews. The Interview is scheduled after submission. The Admission Committee reviews the documents, including report cards, the student essay, and the Teacher Confidential Report, as part of the assessment. Additional assessments may be required after the interview for some grades.

4) Admission decision and post-acceptance steps. Files are reviewed by the Admission Committee, and the admission decision is communicated. Boarding considerations: for accepted boarding students from outside Ontario or outside Canada, a local custodian must be appointed; options through ISGC are available if no local custodian is present. Non-Canadian citizens may need a Study Permit and possibly a visa; start the visa application promptly after acceptance. Applications are processed on a rolling basis with no deadline, and submissions are encouraged as early as possible; applications begin about 18 months prior to the September start date.

Scholarships
Merit-based Entrance Scholarships for Day students are offered at $10,000 for new Grade 9 students who excel academically, demonstrate strong character, participate in extracurricular programs, show leadership potential, and contribute to the school community. To be considered, students must be offered admission and submit the scholarship application by the application deadline (Apply by March 31, 2026). Only complete admission and scholarship applications submitted by the deadline are considered. In addition to scholarships, financial aid may be available as bursaries based on financial need; bursaries are awarded confidentially through the appropriate process (Apple Financial Services). The school's financial assistance options note that financial support includes bursaries and scholarships, with potential renewals and related tax considerations.
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