Mr. James Lawlis (Music Teacher at Columbia International College) One of the main focuses of music education is to encourage students to build relationships by providing them experiences to share with others. As a music teacher, James Lawlis understands this concept as he’s been teaching his students self-discipline, dedication, teamwork and self-confidence for 16 years. James Lawlis’ musical journey began…
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Laura Arias Fernandez - Valedictorian for May 2019 Graduation Laura Arias Fernandez smiles brightly when asked if she’s decided where she’s going after Columbia International College. With her love for computer science and physics she says, “I’m going to the University of Minnesota for Computer Engineering.” Laura came from Spain three years ago to pursue her education abroad in Canada. …
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Diana Reid (Principal at Columbia International College) Family is a word that means so much to CIC’s Principal, Diana Reid. Not only is she proud of her own family, but proud of her CIC family. As Principal at Columbia International College, Diana has had the privilege of providing Total Care Education to the students and their families of CIC. (more…)
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40th Anniversary Celebration Series: Gala May 14th, 2019 40 years ago Mr. Clement Chan founded Columbia International College in January of 1979. His goal was to find good ways to help the international students achieve success. Year after year, the school began to expand in size and in numbers. What was once a six classroom school with four teachers and…
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40th Anniversary Celebration Series: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Concert May 13, 2019 After 40 years, every department at CIC has devoted whole-heartedly their care, love, and promise to ensure that not only the school thrives but that the students are supported on their journey to success. The four pillars of Total Care Education System: Learning, Development, Living and Communication has always…
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It has been an extraordinary couple of days filled with celebrations. Fom Columbia International College's 40th Anniversary to the May Graduation - these joyous moments are a reminder of the great milestones CIC has achieved over the last 40 years. Not only has CIC evolved as a school, but it has been noticeable to see many past and present staff…
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In celebration of CIC's 40th Anniversary milestone, students were invited to submit an essay on how CIC will impact their future selves at 40 years old. The first prize winner would receive $10,000 with 50% donated to their charity of choice. The scholarship was given by the Columbia International Scholarship Endowment Fund. The foundation is a registered charity that…
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Incredible achievements are constantly happening at Columbia International College, whether big or small. For Mariano Garcia Duenas Carrion, he notably received the Best Delegate Award and the Delegates Award at New York’s Model UN Conference in 2019. The Model UN team had been training for this conference twice a week since August of 2018. These awards were given to him…
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Congratulations to the students of Columbia International College who participated in the Terry Fox School Run. CIC placed 13th in the secondary division on the Terry Fox Foundation's 'Top 50 Fundraisers of 2018' listing! With more than 4,200 Ontario schools raising over $7 million for the Terry Fox Foundation, CIC students raised $16,843.41! Terry Fox (July 28, 1958 - June…
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Carmen Li graduates with the class of 2019. 2 years ago, seventeen year old Carmen Li came to Columbia International College to pursue her education abroad. What she found was the opportunity to challenge herself academically as well as, developing her own personal growth. With a big smile on her face, Carmen has successfully been admitted to study at the…
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