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.

Included with tuition

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 Student Tuition

Boarding Student Tuition

For boarding students, meals included are breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Friday; brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, we have evening snack.

Boarding Student Tuition

Canadian $67,535

Canadian - English as a Second Language Learner $68,895

International $70,690

International - English as a Second Language Learner $72,055

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 students are those whose parents have their permanent/principal place of residence in Canada, regardless of the nationality of the student or temporary place of residence. A Canadian passport does not mean a student is necessarily a Canadian student.

Additional 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:

Grades Fees

Junior Kindergarten - Grades 3 $650

Grades 4 - 5 $750

Grades 6 - 8 $750

Grades 9 -12 $950

Boarding Fees

Grades 7 - 8 $750

Grades 9 -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.

Day Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options

2022/2023 Day Student fees at a glance (amounts in Canadian dollars)

Please note that these fees are before any discounts.

	JK and SK	Grades 1-3	Grades 4-5	Grades 6-8	Grades 9-12
Tuition, Educational Technology Fee & Facility Renewal Fee	$30,705	$31,840	$31,940	$34,915	$35,115
Option #1: Full Payment by April 14, 2022 with $500 discount TRP is optional	$30,205	$31,340	$31,440	$34,415	$34,615
Option #2: 5 installments Billed March-July 2022 TRP is optional	$6,141 Per month	$6,368 per month	$6,388 per month	$6,983 per month	$7,023 per month
Option #3: 12 installments Billed March 2022-February 2023 TRP is mandatory	$2,558.75 per month	$2,653.33 per month	$2,661.67 per month	$2,909.58 per month	$2,926.25 per month

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

2022/2023 Tuition Refund Plan (TRP)

This fee is mandatory for all students whose fees are not paid in full prior to August 31, 2022. Participation in the Tuition Refund Plan is strongly recommended for all students and is available at the rate of 1.3% 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 fourteen days. Please note that if you choose to purchase the TRP, and your fees are paid in full before August 31, 2022 you may still withdraw from the TRP before school starts with a signed waiver only.

Boarding Student Fees at a Glance & Payment Options

2022/2023 Boarding student fees at a glance (amounts in Canadian Dollars)

Please note these fees are before any discounts.

	Grade 7-8	Grade 9-12
Tuition, Educational Technology Fee & Facility Renewal Fee Please note that English as a Second Language Learner fees are identified as ESL.	Canadian Student: $69,085 Canadian-ESL: $70,445 International student: $70,180 International-ESL: $73,605	Canadian student: $69,285 Canadian-ESL: $70,645 International student: $70,380 International -ESL: $73,805
Option #1: Full Payment by April 14, 20221 with $500 discount TRP is optional	Canadian student: $68,585 Canadian-ESL: $69,945 International student: $71,740 International student-ESL: $73,105	Canadian student: $68,785 Canadian-ESL: $70,145 International student: $71,940 International student -ESL: $73,305
Option #2: 2 installments TRP is optional	Canadian student: Enrollment: $13,817 June 30: $55,268 Canadian-ESL: Enrollment: $14,089 June 30: $56,356 International students: Enrollment: $14,448 June 30: $57,792 International students-ESL: Enrollment: $14,721 June 30: $57,204	Canadian student: Enrollment: $13,857 June 30: $55,428 Canadian-ESL: Enrollment: $13,727 June 30: $56,516 International students: Enrollment: $14,488 June 30: $57,952 International students -ESL: Enrollment: $14,341 June 30: $59,044
Option #3: 5 installments Canadian students (Billed March – July 2022) TRP is optional	Canadian student: $13,817 per month Canadian-ESL: $14,089 per month	Canadian student: $13,857 per month Canadian-ESL: $14,129 per month
Option #4: 12 installments Canadian students (Billed March 2022-February 2023) TRP is mandatory	Canadian student: $5,757.08 per month Canadian student-ESL: $5,870.42 per month	Canadian student: $5,773.75 per month Canadian student-ESL: $5,887.08 per month

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

2022/2023 Tuition Refund Plan (TRP)

Discounts available to all families

DISCOUNTS

Pickering College offers a range of discounts for our families.

Full Payment Discount $500

A reduction of $500 from the fees is offered to a student whose fees are paid in full by April 14, 2022.

Family Discount $1,500 / $5,000 for third sibling

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 $1,000

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 Students:
Kindergarten: $300
Grades 1-5: $330
Grades 6-12: $375

Boarding Students:
Grades 7-12 $750

New student fees - one time only

New student fees - one time only
Day Application Fee $150 (annual maximum family fee $300)
Boarding Application Fee $200 (annual maximum family fee $400)
Enrolment (paid upon enrolment, non-refundable) $4,000

Day students - Other fees and items

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.

Kindergarten fees include 2-3 local curricular field trips, required school supplies and textbooks. Fees do not include school uniform and athletic uniform costs.

Grades 1 to 3 fees include 2-3 local curricular field trips and textbooks. Fees do not include required school supplies, individual workbooks, school uniform and athletic uniform costs.

Grade 4-12 fees do not include field trips, school uniform, athletic uniform, off-site activities, some weekend programming, books, school supplies and required physical education equipment.

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 $1,800 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. The shop also carries 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.

Books/Supplies

In Kindergarten, textbooks and supplies are included in Tuition.

For Grades 1-3, there is no additional charge for textbooks, the costs are included in tuition. Supplies would be an additional cost.

For Grades 4-6, there is an additional charge for textbooks, but it is a rental fee only. Supplies would be an additional cost.

For Grades 7-12, books and supplies are an additional cost and will range depending on the courses that a student is enrolled in. We have a Bookstore on campus with both used and new textbooks. Our Bookstore offers a range of school supplies, including some technology items.

Instrument Rental

In Grades 4 to 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 the Equestrian program, competitive figure skating or competitive hockey, there is 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.

Before/After School Care

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

If a family needs to drop a child in Kindergarten to Grade 6 off before 8:10 a.m. we have a before school program that runs from 7:00 a.m., charges are at a reasonable rate, and if the students are here by 7:30 a.m. they join our boarding students for breakfast. After School Care is also available daily until 6:00 p.m., at a reasonable rate.

Grade 9 to 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.

Other Items

Student Withdrawal

Notice is required, in writing, to the Head of School if a student is withdrawing after acceptance or enrolment. After March 31, 2022 and up to July 31, 2022 (inclusive), 20% of the total tuition and fees are non-refundable. After July 31, 2022, 100% of the total tuition and fees are non-refundable. The $4,000 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 15% 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.

Boarding students - Other fees and items

Tuition

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. And finally, each room includes an electronic locking safe for valuables.

Health Insurance for Students $995*

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

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 Guardianship Services Canada (IGSC), a local company that specializes in providing custodial services to boarding students and fees for this service are paid to ISGC.

Laptop

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

Students in Grade 6-8 are required to use a school designated Google Chromebook. The school develops the technical specifications and negotiates a purchase arrangement with the preferred supplier for parents to access. The cost of this Chromebook, including 2 or 3 year warranty is estimated at $400 plus taxes.

Students in Grades 9-12 are required to purchase the school designated laptop. There are no exceptions. The school will annually develop technical specifications, as well as negotiate a purchase arrangement with a preferred supplier for parents to access. 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 $1,800 plus taxes.

Uniform

Books/Supplies

Instrument Rental

In Grade 7 and 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. A fee may apply if the team participates in a tournament. If a student selects the Equestrian program, competitive figure skating or competitive hockey, there is 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.

Mandatory Class Trips

Tutoring

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

OTHER ITEMS

Student Withdrawal

Billing

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.

Renewals: All scholarships and bursaries are reviewed annually and must be re-applied for. 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.

Annual Giving

Frequently Asked Finance Questions

Full School Year Boarding & Day Students

Below are questions that our boarding and day families commonly ask. Please contact us if you have additional questions or just want to speak to a person to discuss your family circumstances. We’re here to help make this process easier for you.

When is a student billing account established?

When is an account statement issued?

When does PC start billing for the next school year?

Is the monthly statement a receipt or a bill?

What types of charges are reflected on the student billing account?

These charges include but are not limited to:

Annual tuition fees & discounts
One time enrolment fees
Field trip charges
Hilltop Shop/Bookstore purchases
Athletic programs, may include hockey/skating school program, skiing, swimming team, sports adventures
Security card fee (replacement fee if the student loses their card)
Tuition Refund Insurance (TRP)
Health Centre expenses
Lost library book fee
Student life events
Before/after care charges
Late payment penalties

For boarding students charges may also include:

Medical Insurance
Student allowance ( suggested $50 - $70 per week) please see below for more information
Lost room key charge
Residential activities
Custodian service charges (IGSC - Package 1 or Package 2, plus Homestay, Airport transportation, Visa/study permit renewal fees, etc.)

How can I receive detailed statements from the Bookstore and the Hilltop Shop?

How can I receive the detailed statements related to Health Centre charges?

When will families receive the first statement and what can they expect to see on their first statement?

The school normally issues the first statement for the new school year in April, right after the billing cycle starts. These statements are issued to all our parents, including existing and new families as long as they register before the end of February of each year.

If new families register for a partial school year (after the school year is under way), the first statement will be issued once the Business Office receives the signed contract and the first deposit. This statement will include all charges and payments that have been made as of that date.

If new families register early for the next school year (to secure a guaranteed spot), the first statement will be issued once the Business Office receives the signed contract and first deposit. This will only include the payments that have been made as of that date. The tuition related charges will then fall into the school’s yearly billing cycle.

When are field trip & other miscellaneous charges billed to the account?

How do I read the monthly statement?

There are several major components to the statement:

Statement date reflects the date when the statement is issued, but only reflects the transactions up to the end of the month prior to the statement date.

Record ID is the student’s ID. It is also the account number if you decide to pay for the bill through online banking, credit card, or international money transfer.

Student Grade that appears on each student’s statement represents their grade for the current school year. Parents of newly enrolled students should note that statements issued before July 1^st will show their child’s grade level as one year less than the enrolled grade. This is automatically updated by our system on July 1^st.

Amount Due is the outstanding balance as of the end of the previous month, and reflects the amount which is currently due.

Date is the transaction date.

Type includes payment, credit and charge.

Payment is the amount of money that the school received since the previous statement, it will appear in brackets;
Credit is a discounted item or adjustment, which reduces the balance owing, it also appears in brackets;
Charge is the school tuition fees and ongoing activities owed to the school.

Reference is the explanation of each transaction.

Balance is the accumulated amount after each transaction.

Information at the bottom of the statement reflects outstanding balances as “current” or “overdue”. Note that accounts are due at the end of the month in which the statements are issued.

How does the PC allowance program work?

Boarding parents can set up an allowance account for their children in three ways:

Email (preferred method)
In-person
Over the phone

Upon parent’s approval, a weekly allowance will be set for the child (suggested $50 - $70/week). The Business Office will transfer an approved amount (normally $1,000) into the allowance account to cover the weekly allowance.

On occasion, a student may require additional money for the week; the Business Office will seek parental approval for those requests. Parents may adjust the weekly allowance on an ongoing basis, and are free to add to the allowance account at any time.

When the allowance account appears to need a top-up, the Business Office will contact the parents to see if they wish to transfer additional money to the allowance account.