Cost of a PC Education

Pickering College has three annual fees and they include a range of items and services, depending on the student's grade. The annual costs include Tuition, an Educational Technology Fee and a Facility Renewal Fee. One time fees for new students include an Enrolment Fee and an Asset Upgrade Fee. There are also a variety of discounts available to all families. All amounts are indicated in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Tuition Cost

For all students, tuition fees include:

A daily hot lunch, including deli and salad bar options with two soup choices
A yearbook
Individual school photographs;
A full school panoramic picture (order required);
Local traveling expenses for school athletic teams;
Student committee fees and
Use of the school Health Centre, which is staffed with Registered Nurses and has access to our school Doctor.

Day Students:

Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12: $36,300
ESL Day Academy: $37,700

Boarding Students:

Canadian Boarding: $73,500
ESL Canadian Boarding: $74,900
International Boarding: $76,900
ESL International Boarding: $78,300
ESL Boarding Academy: $78,300

English as a Second Language Learner Fees apply to students whose first language is not English and they have to access specialized classes as part of the curriculum and in addition receive extra support throughout the year. Canadian boarding students are those who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence.

Additional Annual Fees

Educational Technology Fee:

This annual user fee provides access to; technological infrastructure; multi-media classrooms; the integration of technology into the classroom; online communication and training and support. The user fee is graduated by grade level and is as follows:

Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5:
$750

Grade 6-12:
$950

Facility Renewal Fee:

An annual fee of $800 per student is charged. This fee supports the upkeep and revitalization of our facility and is necessary to keep it functioning as a suitable environment to meet the needs of our students and faculty.

One-time Fees (New Students)

Discounts Available

Full Payment Discount:

A reduction of $500 from the fees is offered to a student whose fees are paid in full by April 18, 2024.

Family Discount:

A reduction of $1,500 from the fees is offered to the second sibling attending Pickering College in the same academic year; a reduction of $5,000 from the fees is offered to the third and subsequent sibling attending Pickering College in the same academic year.

Alumni Discount:

A reduction of $1,000 from the fees is offered to a child or grandchild of Pickering College alumni.

Re-enrolment Discount:

A discount is given to recognize the loyalty of current families. In order to obtain the discount, the re-enrolment contract along with the re-enrolment deposit must be received by the school on or before the due date.

When a current family re-enrols on time, the reduction in fees is as follows:

Day & 5-Day Boarding Students:

$375

Boarding Students:

$750

Tuition Refund Plan

This fee is mandatory for all students whose fees are not paid in full prior to August 31, 2024. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is strongly recommended for all students and is available at the rate of 1.15 per cent of tuition plus applicable taxes. Please see the TRP program brochure for complete details, but it is important to note that the insurance covers the academic year and to be valid a student must attend school for at least 14 days. Please note that if you choose to purchase the TRP, and your fees are paid in full before August 31, 2024 you may still withdraw from the TRP before school starts with a signed waiver only.

Day Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options
Boarding Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options

Day Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options

2024/2025 Day Student fees at a glance (amounts in Canadian dollars)

Please note that these fees are before any discounts.

	JK- Grade 5	Grades 6-12
Tuition, Educational Technology Fee & Facility Renewal Fee	$37,850	$38,050
Option #1: Full Payment by April 18, 2024 with $500 discount TRP is optional	$37,350	$37,550
Option #2: 5 installments billed March-July 2024 TRP is optional	$7,570 per month	$7,610 per month
Option #3: 10 installments billed March to December 2024 TRP is mandatory	$3,785 per month	$3,805 per month

* New Students pay a 20 per cent deposit of tuition and fees. If an installment plan is selected, the deposit will be used at the start of the installment period.

Boarding Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options

2024/2025 Boarding student fees at a glance (amounts in Canadian Dollars)

Please note these fees are before any discounts.

	Grade 7-12
Tuition, Educational Technology Fee & Facility Renewal Fee Please note that English as a Second Language Learner fees are identified as ESL.	Canadian student: $75,250 Canadian-ESL: $76,650 International student: $78,650 International -ESL: $80,050
Option #1: Full Payment by April 18, 2024 with $500 discount TRP is optional	Canadian student: $74,750 Canadian-ESL: $76,150 International student: $78,150 International ESL: $79,550
Option #2: 2 installments TRP is optional	Canadian student: Enrolment: $15,050 June 30: $60,200 Canadian-ESL: Enrolment: $15,330 June 30: $61,320 International student: Enrolment: $15,730 June 30: $62,920 International student-ESL: Enrolment: $16,010 June 30: $64,040
Option #3: 5 installments Canadian students only (Billed March-July 2024) TRP is optional	Canadian student: $15,050 per month Canadian-ESL: $15,330 per month
Option #4: 10 installments Canadian students only (Billed March to December 2024) TRP is mandatory	Canadian student: $7,525 per month Canadian-ESL: $7,665 per month

*New students pay a 20 per cent deposit of tuition and fees. If an installment plan is selected, the deposit will be used at the start of the installment period.

Important Considerations

Tuition

For all day students, lunch is included in tuition. There is no lunch fee. In addition to the items mentioned in the Cost of a PC Education page, there are a number of program enhancements provided at no additional cost.

Fees do not include field trips, school uniform, athletic uniform, off-site activities, some weekend programming, books, school supplies and required physical education equipment.

For all boarding students, tuition includes room and board, as well as housekeeping services, wireless internet access from each room, staff supervised study time, 24 hour live-in residential staff and a full evening program, including life skills, athletic and cultural programs. Boarding students have access to the school facilities, including laundry, fitness centre, gyms, track, fields and arena outside of school hours. A variety of weekend programming are included in tuition. Some off-site activities are extra. We can also administer a weekly allowance program at the parent/guardian request. Note that each room includes an electronic locking safe for valuables.

Laptop

As part of the school's technology plan, technology is an important tool in student learning.

Students in Grades 6-8 are required to use a school designated laptop. The school develops the technical specifications and negotiates a purchase arrangement with the preferred supplier for parents to access. The cost of the Microsoft Surface is estimated at $1,000 plus taxes. This cost includes the pen, keyboard cover and three-year warranty including accidental damage coverage.

In addition, students in Grades 9-12 require a school specified laptop. There are no exceptions. The school annually develops technical specifications, and negotiates a purchase arrangement with a preferred supplier. This will ensure the greatest consistency and reliability of the hardware. The cost of this laptop, with a Microsoft licensed operating system, a battery, a laptop sleeve, accidental damage protection and a 3 Year Parts and Labour warranty is estimated at approximately $2,250 plus taxes.

Uniform

The uniform is an additional cost and we have our own store on campus, The Hilltop Shop. The Hilltop Shop is the only official supplier of the PC required uniform, the athletic uniform and uniform accessories such as belts and shoes. All new students can make an appointment towards the end of August for a personalized uniform shopping experience. The shop also carries bedding and linen options, personal care products and laundry supplies as well as a variety of sportswear and equipment to meet the needs of our varsity and recreational sports teams. Gift items, spirit wear and casual clothing are constantly changing to keep up with the fashion trends.

Instrument Rental

In Grades 4-8, instrumental music is a required part of our curriculum and in Grades 9-12 Instrumental Music, Jazz Band and guitar are options. If a student needs to rent an instrument, the school has an arrangement with a number of local stores and depending on the instrument, the student will be billed accordingly.

Athletic Fees

There is no additional fee for the majority of our competitive athletic teams. Competitive Teams begin in Grade 4. A fee may apply if the team participates in a tournament. If a student selects certain sports there may be a fee as a result of the specialized coaching and other costs that are beyond the scope of our regular program. Some specialized equipment and/or uniform may be needed.

After School Care

For Kindergarten to Grade 8, classrooms are open and supervised from 8:10 a.m.

After School Care is also available daily until 6:00 p.m., at a reasonable rate.

Grade 9-12 students all receive an electronic key card for access to our buildings, and can be dropped off anytime from 8:00 a.m. If you need to drop off your child early, they can join our boarding students for breakfast by making arrangements through our Business Office. At the end of the day, students are able to wait in the Student Lounge for a later pick up.

Mandatory Class Trips

There are trips and outings scheduled throughout the year. Our trips enhance the students' learning through experience, overnight trips, in addition to curricular value contain leadership and team building components. There are a few day trips annually to enhance the student's understanding of a certain curriculum. For Grades 7-9 there is a mandatory overnight full grade trip and in Grades 10-12, there are optional curricular trips.

Tutoring

Additional tutoring that may be necessary can be arranged through the school at an additional cost.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance for Students $995* - Boarding students only

Health insurance from Pickering College is mandatory for all students on a study permit and who are not covered by OHIP. Health Insurance is billed in August as a lump sum. *Price subject to change.

Custodianship - Boarding Students Only

Pickering College requires each boarding student to have a custodian while attending school. A family may identify their own custodian for their son or daughter or pay for custodial services through an outside agency. Custodians must be English-speaking, over the age of 21, preferably a Canadian citizen residing within Ontario and be willing to fulfill all duties as outlined in the Custodial program brochure. If a student does not have a custodian living in Ontario, the family must be prepared to pay a fee to an outside agency. Pickering College has secured the services of International Student Guardianship Canada (ISGC), a local company that specializes in providing custodial services to boarding students and fees for this service are paid to ISGC.

Student Withdrawal

Notice is required, in writing, to the Head of School if a student is withdrawing after acceptance or enrolment. After March 31, 2024 and up to July 31, 2024 (inclusive), 20 per cent of the total tuition and fees are non-refundable. After July 31, 2024, 100 per cent of the total tuition and fees are non-refundable. The $5,000 enrolment fee for new students is non-refundable.

Billing

The Business Office sets up student accounts for tuition installments, personal expenses and other incidental charges. E-statements are sent to the parents and must be paid monthly. Interest on overdue accounts will be charged monthly at a rate of 18 per cent annually. Please note that incidental charges and other personal expenses are not covered by your tuition payment plan. Please make regular monthly payments to ensure that the student account is in good standing. In the event that a student account becomes past due, Pickering College reserves the right to exclude students from school trips/excursions, access to school stores or withdraw services and refuse re-enrolment. Any such refusal does not relieve the family from its current financial obligations.

Financial Assistance

Bursaries:

Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Applying for financial aid is a confidential process. Please go to https://www.applefinancialservices.ca to apply.

Scholarships:

Pickering College may offer entering students scholarships based on academic merit that may be supplemented by need-based bursary assistance. These awards are made to students on the basis of demonstrated academic potential and to deserving students whom we expect to contribute positively to school life, be a leader in the school and demonstrate school values.

Renewals:

All scholarships and bursaries are reviewed annually. Pickering College reserves the right to discontinue an award if, during the course of the year, the recipient’s effort, achievement or conduct is unsatisfactory. Bursaries are reviewed annually through a re-application process.

Tax Credits

Pickering College provides a child care expense receipt for a certain portion of the fees paid. The school recommends that you review your own circumstances with advice from a professional financial advisor before making a claim. The receipts are mailed annually from the Business Office.

Annual Giving

The Pickering College Annual Giving campaign contributes to enhancing and enriching the experience of our students. Priority areas requiring funding are carefully chosen each year for maximum benefit to our students. You have the opportunity to make your tax receiptable donation through the enrolment process.