Columbia International College is pleased to announce that is has expanded the conditions of its University Partners® agreement with York University. In addition to the existing four designated entrance scholarships ($2000 each) and priority attention from York’s International Admissions Officers, Columbia students will be offered three added unmatched entrance conditions: (more…)

Columbia International College is once again gearing up to host its 30 Hour Famine event on Saturday, March 28, 2015. (more…)

Columbia International College is committed to helping its students succeed. Our Total Care® team works diligently to ensure that students succeed both academically and personally. As students begin to prepare their university applications, Columbia has been guiding and supporting them in the preparation of their supplementary university application. Helping our graduates prepare their supplementary applications is very important. With the help of…

Students across Ontario are preparing to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), scheduled for March 26. The OSSLT will measure students’ reading and writing skills by testing their ability to understand, interpret, and apply the diverse concepts and material. As a provincial initiative administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office –EQAO-, the Test promotes lifelong learning by developing…

The Guidance Department would like to remind students about some important key dates coming up in February and March; FEBRUARY 9 - Progress Reports / Mid-term reports for 8-week courses 9 – 13 - 70% Fee Deferral - Students can withdraw from a course and defer 70% of the balance tuition fee (Certain Conditions Apply) 12- Last day for 8-week students to withdraw with…

From February 9 – 13 we will be celebrating our school and showing our school pride during Spirit Week! Students will be encouraged to participate in interactive activities and challenges throughout the week to show their school spirit. They will also take part in morning activities each day, in both the Ainsliewood and Maple buildings, where a group of classes will compete against…

Yesterday, Columbia International College welcomed 20 of Canada’s best universities to its campus for the school’s annual University Fair. The Fair gave students’ unparalleled access to a number of university representatives which provided them with great information about each institution and the academic programs they offer. Students were able to roam the booths set up in the Ainsliewood gym and speak…

Columbia International College’s Student Development (SD) team has planned a number of great activities to keep students entertained over the month of February. Athletics, community service trips, and in school activities are among the planned events designed to give students unique and memorable experiences. February • 2: Air Canada Centre trip • 3: Varsity Boys Indoor Soccer Game, Project Almanac movie theatre trip •…

The 2015 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is quickly approaching! Scheduled for March 26, the test will measure students’ reading and writing skills. Columbia has already begun preparing students as teachers and tutors are working to ensure they earn a successful grade. There will also be a series of literacy activities and workshops leading up to the test date. Starting in…

Columbia International College is an officially certified external testing centre for a number of English proficiency tests. Columbia students wishing to write an English proficiency test can do so without having to leave campus. Test sessions occur throughout the year with each session accommodating 50-100 students. Pre-registration is required. (more…)