Pickering College
Primary and Secondary EducationCanada51-200 Employees
Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Newmarket, Ontario. Founded in 1842 as a Quaker institution and operating at its current location since 1909, the school emphasizes a broad educational program that combines academic skill development with social consciousness and leadership training. The institution serves boys and girls and aims to nurture attributes, knowledge, self-confidence, and the courage needed for lifelong growth and meaningful contribution to society. In recent years, Pickering College has received recognition in North American secondary education, including awards and finalist status in notable programs, and has launched initiatives such as the Sphere Program for younger students focused on innovation and experiential learning. The school situates itself within the primary and secondary education sector, operating as a private, independent institution in Canada with a campus-based model that includes both day and boarding options.