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The Education Your Child Deserves

Where students refine their sense of purpose, strengthen rigorous academic and leadership skills, and become confident, capable individuals prepared for long-term success. 

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Saturday, January 31
Explore a thriving academic environment where learners develop a clear sense of purpose. Applications now open JK–Grade 12 for September 2026.

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Rooted in Values — Leading with Purpose Since 1842.

Since its founding in 1842, Pickering College has been shaped by enduring values—simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship—that remain central to its culture today.

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Global Leadership Program

Every student, from JK to Grade 12, engages in the Global Leadership Program—a hands-on, experiential journey that builds skills through real-world projects, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful community engagement, empowering students to take action and create lasting impact.

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Independent School JK – Grade 12

Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school for children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

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A Top Private School in Canada

As a member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), Pickering College offers small class sizes and individualized attention.

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Our innovative curriculum is designed to inspire students to excel academically while fostering critical thinking and creativity so they can thrive in a changing world. 

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Education with Purpose

It’s belonging to a warm and welcoming school community that supports your child every step of the way while challenging them with a rigorous academic program that goes well beyond the Ontario curriculum. It’s a place where students are known, valued, and encouraged to discover who they are as individuals—and where strong teaching, innovative projects, and purposeful use of technology prepare them for the demands of university and the world beyond. It’s developing students into innovative, courageous, and compassionate global citizens who turn ideas into action. It’s instilling in our students both the ability and the responsibility to make a difference, leaving their community better than they found it.

“We believe education is strongest when students are connected to the world around them, engaged in rigorous academics, and inspired by purpose.”

Dr. Cinde Lock, Head of School
 

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Since 1842

Pickering College blends academic excellence beyond the Ontario curriculum with human connection and innovative learning, preparing students for university and a rapidly changing world.