Founded in 2003 by a group of Coptic Orthodox families in Mississauga, PCC has grown into a bilingual K–12 school of 360+ students across two Canadian campuses — with a classroom reach that now spans 14 countries.
We teach children to think well, love well, and live faithfully — grounded in scripture, Canadian curriculum, and a deep respect for each child as a unique gift of God.
"To cultivate minds, nurture character, and root faith — one child, one family, one year at a time."
To be Canada's most loved Christian K–12 school: academically excellent, globally welcoming, and so rooted in faith that our graduates carry it into every room they enter for the rest of their lives.
"Open to thrive. Rooted in faith."
From 14 students in a church basement to 360+ across two campuses and an online program serving 14 countries.
14 students, 3 teachers, a rented church hall in Mississauga. Our first year.
We purchase the Tomken Road building — 40 students, full JK–Grade 6 program.
Grades 7–8 added. First Grade 8 graduation class: 11 students.
Secondary program launched. OSSD-accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Our third principal, bringing a decade of pastoral and academic leadership.
A bilingual JK–6 campus in the capital. 18 founding students.
In response to the pandemic — and then kept, because it worked.
Named top private school in Peel Region for the fourth consecutive year.
Recognized for excellence in Christian education across Ontario.
Our largest year yet. And we're not done.
Dr. Mina Hanna has led Philopateer Christian College since 2015. Before coming to PCC, he served for ten years in Coptic Orthodox parish ministry in Toronto and Cairo, and taught secondary mathematics for six years at a Catholic school board in the GTA.
He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Christian School Leadership from the University of Toronto, a Master's in Mathematics Education from OISE, and a Bachelor of Theology from St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Theological College.
Under his leadership, PCC has doubled in size, opened a second campus, launched an international online program, and been named Diamond Winner six years running. He lives in Mississauga with his wife Mary and their three children — all PCC students or alumni.
Not a checklist — a disposition. These are the seven things we practice, together, for thirteen years.
Ask better questions than you answer. Wrestle with ideas. Stay humble.
Speak, write, and listen with care. In two languages, ideally.
Rooted in scripture, open to the world, shaped by prayer and practice.
Small acts, long habits, real impact. Especially when no one is watching.
Especially when it's inconvenient. Especially when it costs you something.
Long after the bell stops mattering. Into university, career, and beyond.
A school, a family, a church of peers. The habit of welcome.
Our quiet ambition: every student, known by name and known by story.