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Pickering College: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

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Introduction

Pickering College in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada is one of top co-educational boarding schools in America. This is a co-ed boarding school for boys and girls! Great location, quiet small town. Pickering College offers all students from JK to Grade 12 exceptional and meaningful learning opportunities through its distinct co-curricular program which is a fundamental part of each student’s school experience. If students are to be successful leading a balanced and purposeful life, they must explore and develop their skills and talents beyond the classroom. This program of this excellent boarding school encourages students to participate in a myriad of activities whose common ground is passionate engagement: competitive athletics, recreational sports, diverse clubs, community outreach opportunities and artistic, musical and special interests. Boarders can be accepted at grade 7. Starting in Grade 7, students can enjoy a safe, supportive and healthy learning environment living directly on campus. Each student is a member of a “residence family” and forms lifelong friendships with boarders from across Canada and around the world. Residence life also provides faculty-supervised study periods, family-style meals, housekeeping services, frequent outings, and a wide range of competitive and recreational activities.

Number of students

Boarding School:

Girls: 

45

Boys: 

54

Total: 

99

Day School:

Girls: 

156

Boys: 

139

Total: 

295

Fees

7 days boarding: 

63,420 USD

About the school

This top boarding school  is located on a beautiful 42-acre campus in the heart of the town. Our majestic buildings speak to the history and tradition of Pickering College, and with regular investments and upgrades, continue to provide leading edge learning space for our students.
Our classrooms are outfitted with SmartBoards, educational software and wireless technology so that every student benefits from the innovation that technology brings to teaching. Arts facilities include new audio, visual and music labs, as well as a fully-functional, CRTC-licensed radio station and recording studio (102.7 Chop FM).
Ample recreation space includes: four playing fields; a baseball diamond; a rubberized surface track; a fully-equipped athletic complex; and an indoor skating arena.
Offsite, Blue & Silver Farm is home to our Outdoor Education Program. In addition,students of this top boarding shool  train at WaterStone Estate and Farms for our Equestrian Program.

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Sport and culture

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton Club, Basketball Club, Cross Country, Dance Club, Figure Skating, Hockey Club, Mountain Biking, Skiing, snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Equestrian

This prestigious boardind school offers an extensive range of athletic facilities across its 42 acre campus, including: baseball diamonds, two gymnasiums, an indoor ice arena, a surfaced running track, four playing fields and a fitness centre. We also partner with Newmarket for swimming pool facilities.

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, Film Club, Instrumental, Jazz Club, Photography

4-Week Sessions:
Session 1: June 24 – July 20, 2018: $5,600 CAD

Session 2: July 22 – August 17, 2018: $5,600 CAD

3-Week Session:
June 30 – July 20, 2018: $4,600 CAD

The 4-Week “All Inclusive” ESL Camp fee/tuition of $5,600 CAD consists of:

110 hours per week of ESL language instruction.
TOEFL Junior Assessment, Individual Study Report and Certificate of Completion
24/7 supervision by Pickering College staff
Comfortable accommodation in a twin-bed study room
Daily nutritious meals 3 times per day plus fruit and snacks
Health insurance during the program
Airport Transfer
Notarized Custodianship Declaration (if required)
Mandatory sports and recreational activities from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., we will be offering two options per week (subject to change):

Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball
Recreational: Baking, Drama, Crafts, Scrap booking, Sculpting

All escorted weekend and evening social travel programs, including:
3D2N Leadership Development & Teambuilding Trip to an Outdoor Recreation Centre.
Day trip to Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto Blue Jays baseball game, CN Tower, etc. (Final and complete schedule of activities will be sent in May 2018 to each camper.)

Location Description

Pickering College is located 30 minutes (45 kms) north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the town of Newmarket, and is a 40 minute drive from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
The Town of Newmarket has a population of 87,000 and includes amenities such as sports complexes, a state-of-the-art regional hospital and cancer centre, movie theatres, shopping malls, library, theatres, public transportation, restaurants, places of worship and parks.

16945 Bayview Avenue Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2

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