Pickering College
16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y 4X2
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1 (905) 895-1700
Gender
Co-Ed
Boarding Grades
7-12
Total Boarding Population
120
Entire Student Population
600
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For more than 180 years, Pickering College has been preparing young people to lead lives of purpose. Located in Newmarket, Ontario, just 45 minutes north of Toronto, Pickering College is a co-educational boarding and day school for students in Grades 7 to 12, offering an exceptional Canadian education in a welcoming, close-knit community.
At Pickering College, education extends far beyond the classroom. Through our signature Global Leadership Program, students develop the confidence, character and skills to make a meaningful impact in their communities and the world. Alongside a rigorous academic program, students are encouraged to think critically, take risks, solve real-world challenges and discover their unique strengths.
Our intentionally small school means every student is known, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. With small class sizes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, hands-on learning and personalized university guidance, students are exceptionally well prepared for post-secondary success. Our graduates achieve a 100 per cent university acceptance rate.
102.7 CHOP FM, located at Pickering College’s is a government CRTC-licensed radio station, where students create and broadcast original programming that is streamed online to listeners around the world.
International students benefit from a diverse boarding community where lifelong friendships are formed and global perspectives are celebrated. Students whose first language is not English can join our unique ESL Boarding Academy, the only program of its kind in Canada for international boarding students in Grades 9 and 10. While strengthening their English, students earn credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), ensuring they continue progressing academically while receiving individualized language support.
At Pickering College, students graduate with an outstanding education, meaningful leadership experiences and the confidence to thrive at university and beyond.
Academic Programs
Advanced Placement (AP)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Summer Programs
Global Leadership Diploma
ESL Boarding Academy: A Canadian First
International students entering Grades 9 and 10 whose first language is not English benefit from one of Pickering College's most distinctive programs: the ESL Boarding Academy. This program is for students who do not meet the Pickering College English language proficiency requirements.
The first and only program of its kind in Canada, the ESL Boarding Academy is designed specifically for international boarding students who want to strengthen their English while fully participating in every aspect of school life. Unlike traditional language programs that delay academic progress, students in the ESL Boarding Academy earn credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) while developing the English language skills they need for long-term success.
Students receive individualized English language instruction from experienced ESL educators while studying the Ontario curriculum, participating in co-curricular activities and living alongside Canadian and international peers in residence. This immersive environment allows students to build language proficiency naturally through authentic daily experiences, accelerating both academic growth and cultural confidence.
Beyond language development, the ESL Boarding Academy supports students as they transition to studying and living in Canada. From academic writing and presentation skills to navigating Canadian classroom expectations and building confidence in everyday communication, students receive personalized support that helps them thrive academically, socially and personally.
By the time students complete the program, they have strengthened their English, earned valuable OSSD credits and developed the confidence to succeed in high school, university and beyond—all while enjoying the full boarding school experience from day one.