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School Overview

Pickering College (PC) is one of the oldest schools in Canada, with over 180 years of history.

Our beautiful campus features 3 gyms, 3 fields, track, fitness centre, and hockey rink, in a quiet, safe, family neighbourhood with 24/7 supervision.

Our rigorous academics prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide, with a 100% acceptance rate. We offer advanced STEM and Outdoor Education programs, and our nearby Blue & Silver Farm integrates nature into our leadership-focused curriculum.

PC is Quaker-founded, and our students leave the world better than they found it. PC students are supported, challenged, and engaged, equipping them to become future leaders and innovators.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Boarding Tuition
CAD 81900
Day Tuition
CAD 37800
Enrollment
520
International Students
25%
Teacher Student Ratio
1:9
Class Size
18
AP
5

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Queen's University 1 +
Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
St. Andrews University 1 +
University of British Columbia 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(5)
French Language and Culture
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics

Sports

(17)
Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Alpine Skiing
Badminton
Basketball
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Track and Field
Volleyball
Baseball
Cross Country
Skiing
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
Art Club
Figure Skating
African American Student Caucus
Debate Club
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Environment Club
Art Club
Figure Skating
African American Student Caucus
Debate Club
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Environment Club
Equestrian Club
Gardening Club
Lady Phoenix - a cappella group
Technical Theater Club
Creative Writing Club
Cult Movies Club
Drama Club
Junior Classical League
Junior Classics League
Voiceless/Animal Rights Club
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
Fitness & Training
PEACE - Diversity Celebration
Political Groups
Science Olympics
Ski/Snowboard Team
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Arts

(16)
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Musical Theatre
Theater
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Musical Theatre
Theater
Vocal
Animation
Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art
Art
Mixed Media
Screenwriting
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Contact Info

http://www.pickeringcollege.on.ca
16945 Bayview Ave. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2
905-895-1700
abenjamin-kent@pickeringcollege.on.ca

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1842
Campus Size: 42 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., IELTS, EIKEN, Duolingo
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pickering College

Tell me a bit about Pickering College.
Pickering College is Co-ed private boarding school located in Ontario, Canada. It was founded 1842 , and currently has about 520 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pickeringcollege.on.ca.
Does Pickering College have rigorous academic requirements?
Pickering College is offering 5 AP courses.

Where do Pickering College students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of Michigan, University of Southern California, New York University, Boston College and McGill University.
What is the application requirement for Pickering College?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pickering College’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Pickering College?
The total fee for Pickering College in 2024 is CAD 81,900 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at abenjamin-kent@pickeringcollege.on.ca .
Where is Pickering College located?
Pickering College is located in the Ontario, Canada.
How popular is Pickering College on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pickering College is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pickering College has been favorited by 8 users.
How do I complete an application for Pickering College?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pickering College. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pickering College’s official site: http://www.pickeringcollege.on.ca or call them at 905-895-1700.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Pickering College?
Yes, here are few: Canadian College Italy, Havergal College and St. Andrew's College.

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