The Pickering Difference
At Pickering College, learning is alive. Students don’t just study, they experience education. They rise to rigorous academics, embrace challenges that matter, and step boldly into the real world. With mentors guiding them and opportunities to design solutions, they discover the edge of possibility and the confidence to push beyond it.
Our results speak for themselves:
- Over $3 million dollars in scholarships offered in 2025
- 100% university acceptance, with students gaining entry into their programs of choice at top institutions in Canada and around the world
- Earning the StudyTravel Secondary School Award for North America four times out of the last five years
Our students are challenged to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and apply their learning in real-world contexts. This is where talents are uncovered, confidence is strengthened, and the habits of mind that define tomorrow’s leaders are built. It’s why demand is growing. It’s why our graduates stand out. And it’s why families choose Pickering College when they want something more than ordinary.
Why families choose Pickering College
- Rigorous academics with proven outcomes and global recognition
- Warm, nurturing classrooms where small class sizes and caring teachers ensure every child is seen
- Real-world engagement that connects learning to purpose (Community Innovator Award, 2025)
- Mentorship and expert guidance that inspires students to take action
- 21st-century skills: robotics, coding, design prototyping, and technology integration, preparing students for the future
- Values-driven education that emphasizes character and community
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The impact on every child
Academic excellence is inseparable from character development at Pickering College. Through leadership opportunities, experiential learning, outdoor education, the arts, athletics, and real community partnerships, students learn who they are, what they care about, and how they can make a meaningful difference.
At Pickering College, students can expect:
- A university-preparatory curriculum with high expectations
- Small class sizes and individualized instruction
- Inquiry-based, experiential, and interdisciplinary learning
- Emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration
- Performance-based assessments, research projects, and presentations
When students learn this way, grounded in rigorous academics, supported by caring teachers, and connected to real-world purpose, everything changes.
- They become motivated.
- They become capable.
- They become ready.
The result: confident, capable young people who have seen the edge of what we know and can do and who are inspired with urgency and purpose to contribute meaningfully and make a difference.
This is the moment to secure a place where your child can grow into their fullest potential.