CIC runs weekly meetings where a group of High Achievers can take part in specialized activities based on their interests and university goals. The point is to explore a variety of experiences and learn new skills while building foundations for success in university and future careers. High Achievers are Grade 11 and 12 students who consistently earns top grades in their classes. A High Achiever…
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CIC students who are 18 or older will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the comfort of their Student Residence. The vaccine will be administrated by CIC’s Registered Nurses and will be free of charge. Parental consent is required before vaccination. In taking serious steps to protect our students, CIC has been authorized by Hamilton Public Health to administer vaccines to our own students and staff. The vaccine is the Moderna mRNA-1273 which requires two doses, 16…
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All complete study permit applications submitted to Canadian Immigration (IRCC) by May 15 will be processed by August 6, in time to attend CIC’s Fall 2021 Semester in-person. This is exciting news to those in the process of getting their study permit now! To read more about this announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, please access their website - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/reference-include/study-permit-fall-2021-eng.html Here is an extract of the announcement: “Submit your…
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Our 2021 graduates have collectively received over 1,114 university offers so far! 158 offers are for the University of Toronto, the #1 university in Canada, including Rotman Commerce programs. More offers are expected to come. Some of the highlights of the offers received so far include: University College London Imperial College Kings College London University of California (Los Angeles) University of Sidney University of Queensland In Ontario our graduates continue to get into the…
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Monday, April 12th, 2021 To: All CIC Students, Parents, Staff and Partners, Update on Covid-19 in the Province of Ontario Earlier this afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the Province of Ontario will close all Ontario schools for in-person learning following the current Spring Break. Effective Monday April 19, 2021 Columbia International College will be 100% online until the…
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With the nice Spring weather students are enjoying more outdoor activities and fun events at School and in the Residences. Student Leadership Development and Residence Staff have planned special activities for the long weekend and April Break. CIC Total Care team has been working to ensure students’ safety and compliance with Public Health guidelines while allowing students to get outdoors.…
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CIC remains open for in-person classes, activities and Residence Living as Hamilton moved back to Grey-Lockdown on the Ontario’s COVID-19 framework on March 29. The restrictions are loosen-up compared to the previous lockdown. Hamilton’s Grey Zone status means that events and social gatherings are restricted to 10 people outdoors while maintaining social distance. Grocery stores remain open with 50% capacity…
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CIC 2021 graduates continue to receive offers of Admission and Scholarship from top universities in and outside of Canada. UofT Rotman Commerce & Engineering, Imperial College, and University College London are some of the great offers our graduates have received so far. As it is still early in the Spring Universities have begun sending Admissions and Scholarship Offers to Fall…
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Canadian borders remain open! for international students holding a valid study permit; and coming to study in an education institution: which is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with an approved COVID-19 Readiness Plan Columbia International College is an Ontario Ministry of Education approved DLI. All international students can join CIC anytime. CIC buildings remain open throughout the Pandemic! Both our Academic and Residence Buildings are open for learning, clubs, activities, and Residence Living, including meals and…
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Our Stepped-up Safety protocols were implemented earlier in 2020, at a higher standard and before it was imposed by the public health authorities. As the pandemic evolves, the protocols get reviewed and updated by CIC’s Safe School Committee on a regular basis. Some of the protocols currently in place at CIC: 21-day Quarantine in a designated Residence building for new and returning students Daily Survey & Health Screening for all Staff, Students and…
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