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We are pleased to announce that Steve Saunders has joined Columbia International College as Principal. Steve brings a strong career as an educator, mentor and advisor for both the academic staff and students alike. He has held leadership roles at the Chisholm Academy and Halton District School Board. Early in his career, he headed Athletic departments and special projects in…

During the 2015 August-December semester, many CIC students took part in nationwide math contests that run during the fall. The main contests included the Canadian Open Math Challenge, sponsored in part by the University of Toronto, and the Senior and Intermediate Math Contests, developed by the University of Waterloo. Many CIC students earned certificates of distinction—bestowed upon contest participants who…

Recently, many of our students from regions in Africa have received an email from the University of Waterloo asking them to submit an English Proficiency Test score. CHANGE IN POLICY The University Placement Office has worked hard to talk with Waterloo to find out what happened and what we can do. Waterloo has stated that their policy has changed, and…

On Saturday, February 20th, students from Columbia International College will walk through Hamilton neighbourhoods with Mission Services to experience communities from the perspective of those in need. Students choosing to volunteer their time will learn about how Mission Services operates, and how they strive to provide safe housing, healthy food, and opportunities for tomorrow. Read more at Mission Services

Columbia is delighted to announce the Residence Life program - an initiative aimed at making a positive difference all the residences starting this August. If you wish to impact the student community and improve leadership skills, please come to the Student Development Office (S244) for application by Friday, January 29. According Nick Wong, Columbia’s Residence Life Program coordinator, this program…

The first group of students from Monteiro High School has arrived in Hamilton for the second phase of a partnership program established by Columbia International College and Colegio Monteiro Lobato in Brazil. After three semesters at Monteiro High School where they completed a series of Canadian courses, the students are continuing to fulfill the remaining credits to obtain their Ontario…

Columbia’s Club Fair is back! On Jan 13 and 14, the gym bustled with students looking to chase a passion for their favorite extracurricular activities. Teachers and staff stood by arrays of booths to promote their clubs and talked with those interested. Columbia’s Total Care Education System believes that education goes beyond the classroom. Clubs are a great way to…

The City of Hamilton has issued a cold weather alert Sunday for overnight low dipping to -10 Celsius and feeling like -21 with wind chill. The cold weather alert is still in effect today. People are asked to call or visit friends and neighbors who may be at risk.To lower those risk factors, Hamilton's health department suggests: ● keeping inner…

Welcome back, CICers! We hope you enjoyed your holidays. For our new students, it’s a fresh start. We encourage you to get involved in and out of the classroom as you live your life to the fullest at Columbia. January is jam-packed with fun activities for you to participate in! If you have any question or advice, please visit the…

Next week, Columbia will recognize student excellence as it hosts its annual Awards Ceremony. Students and staff will gather in the Ainsliewood Gym on November 25th to honour those who excelled in academics, clubs, groups and extracurricular activities. Activity advisors and teachers will present awards, medals and certificates of achievement to those who stood out this semester. Hosted by the…