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Sure-to-University Program Empowers Brazilian Students

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After graduating from high school in Brazil in December 2023, a group of students joined CIC in January 2024 for our exclusive Sure-to-University program—a six-month fast-track to universities with guaranteed seats in all programs and campuses. Less than three months in, and some of them have already received early acceptance offers from universities. Congratulations! Throughout their time here, they've studied…
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OUAC Key Dates and Q&As

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January 15, 2024, marked the deadline for submitting complete applications to Ontario universities through the Ontario University Application Center (OUAC). Whether you've already received an offer from your preferred university or are in the process, the following information, sourced from the OUAC website (www.ouac.on.ca), may prove useful to you. Please take a moment to read it carefully and consider sharing…
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Limit on Off-campus Work Hours to Be Lifted Temporarily

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According to a recent new release from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), From 15 November 2022 to the end of December 2023 international students with off-campus permissions on their study permits will be able to work an unlimited number of hours off-campus Foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application will also be able to benefit…
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Students Arriving in Canada are Exempted from Hotel Quarantine

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International students arriving in Canada alone from another country are exempted from having to quarantine in a hotel which was announced by the Canadian Government in February 2021.   CIC students are provided with supporting documents from our Admissions Office for presentation to the border officials at the port of entry.  Upon arrival at the airport, students will be directed to…
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COVID-19: Border and Immigration Updates (Oct 16 – 22)

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Canada has reopened its border to international students. This means that our online students can apply for an Entry Visa and Study Permit to join us at our Hamilton Campus for our upcoming semester starting in January 2021, or anytime they can travel.The Canadian Government has announced that international students may enter Canada to pursue their in-person studies: with a…
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CIC Is Implementing Remote Learning after Spring Break

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Dear CIC Community, Re: Remote Learning at Columbia International College Earlier today, the Ontario Ministry of Education, announced the closure of all publicly funded schools from March 14 to April 5 (inclusive of March Break, March 14-22) due to concerns about COVID-19. This decision is based on the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Our…
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CIC hosts Crime Stoppers of Hamilton’s annual Evening of Appreciation

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Columbia International College has been a supporter of Hamilton Crime Stoppers Inc. since 1995.  Mr. Ron Rambarran, Columbia’s Emeritus Principal, has sat on the Board of Hamilton Crime Stoppers Inc. since 1995.  He has been thrice past chair of the program and received the 2015 International Civilian of the Year award from Crime Stoppers International. Crime Stoppers is a community…
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