Established in 1842, Pickering College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
We offer a variety of enriched academic, athletic and leadership programs in a caring community, preparing students not only for university, but for a life of purpose. At Pickering College, every student, Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, benefits from the fully integrated, enriched programming of the Global Leadership Program (GLP).
The Global Leadership Program teaches students to deeply consider the global context, and to develop the skills necessary to effectively participate in this context. Creative and innovative decision making drives all programming in academics and activities beyond the classroom. Students learn to take theory to action, and to assess the impact of their actions.
Graduates of the Pickering College Global Leadership Program are creative, innovative and courageous agents of ethical and positive change, true to Quaker values.
CLASS OF 2025 PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Computing
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Design
Financial Mathematics
Health Sciences
Human Kinetics and Coaching
Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
International Year 1 Science
Kinesiology
Life Sciences
Marine Navigation Technologies
Mathematics & Statistics Gateway
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Sciences
Medicine
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Sciences
Systems Design Engineering
Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (32% of graduates)
Arts
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Sciences
Cinema Studies
Communication, Culture & Information Technology
Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Culture, Education & Human Development
Education
Fashion Design & Accessories
Forensic Psychology & Criminal Justice
History
Integrated Studies
Jewlery & Metalsmithing
Law
Media & Communication Studies
New Media
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Psychology
Psychology & Health Studies
Public Policy and Governance
Sculpting
Social Sciences
Business Programs (21% of graduates)
Business
Business Administration
Business Marketing
Commerce
Global Business
Management
Management Economics & Finance
Management & Organizational Studies
(47% of graduates)
A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION
Learning with purpose
At Pickering College, we develop and instil in our students the attributes, values, knowledge, self-confidence and courage to be successful in post-secondary studies and beyond.
Our students not only develop strong academic skills, but they develop social consciousness and leadership skills in order to contribute to the world in a meaningful way.
Our students have big plans for the future, with admission to prestigious universities around the world. In addition to attaining the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), our students earn the Global Leadership Diploma, completing a culminating Capstone Project that requires them to independently research an issue of global significance, develop an innovative solution and then take action to address this issue.
Global Leadership Diploma Requirements
• OSSD Requirements
• Sustained and meaningful community engagement
• Recent and consistent GLP achievements at Competent or above as per GLP rubric, including the 10 Demonstrations of Global Leadership and the GLP Interdisciplinary Grade Projects
• Engaged participation in GLP Days and Activities
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Academic Administration
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Cinde Lock PhD, MA, BEd, BChem, OCT
ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL, ACADEMICS
Janet Downer BA, MA, MLIS, BEd, OCT
DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Joshua Armstrong, BA (Hons), BEd, MEd, OCT
SENIOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Chris Schneider BA, MA, BEd, OCT
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Julie Clement BSc, MA, BEd, OCT
JUNIOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Karen McCallum-Ryan, BA, MA, MEd, BEd, OCT
GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS
Sheri Simon BA Hons, BEd, OCT
Lotem Baram BA Hons, BEd, PMEd OCT
Global Leadership Diploma with Distinction
• Global Leadership Diploma requirements
• Recent and consistent GLP achievements at Distinction as per GLP rubric
• Average of top six courses at 85 per cent or above
