On Thursday, November 13, Columbia International College will be hosting Literacy Day. The day, intended to promote and celebrate literacy, will encourage students to read and will highlight the importance of reading and writing as they begin to prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) scheduled for March 26, 2015. Throughout the day, students can participate in a number of literacy related activities:…

Columbia’s Junior Middle School students practiced their English vocabulary skills yesterday afternoon as they participated in a mini Spelling Bee competition. One by one, students were asked to spell out a number of challenging words in front of their peers and three judges; Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Willison, and Mrs. Olthof-Youn. (more…)

Columbia International College is welcoming Grade 9 students to its campus today as it participates in Canada’s Take Our Kids to Work™ program. The national program allows students in Grade 9 to visit the workplaces of their parents, relatives and friends to gain a better understanding of the working world and encourages them to thing about their future. It further supports career…

November is a busy month at Columbia with events and activities scheduled for every area of student interest. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities to develop their skills, meet new friends, and maintain a balanced education. (more…)

Be extraordinary. Columbia students explored their post-secondary options at one of the world’s top ranked universities yesterday as they attended an information session given by Western University. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, its renowned research facilities, and unique program combinations, Western attracts top students eager to become global leaders and global citizens. (more…)

The results for the 2014 Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Awards were announced today and Columbia International College is thrilled to report that we were voted number one in the category of Best Private School. Out of 10 local schools nominated, we were awarded the title of Platinum winner. The Readers’ Choice award recognizes local businesses in the Greater Hamilton Area and winners are…

Columbia students were encouraged to attend a variety of Career Information Sessions this week as they begin to think about and plan for their future. Held in the Maple building auditorium, the sessions were designed to give students a better look at careers in their fields of interest: • Engineering and Science • Social Science and Humanities • Business and Math (more…)

Universities from across Canada continue to visit Columbia to discuss the post-secondary options at their respective schools. Students have been attending information sessions to learn about academic programs and meet university representatives. Here are the schools that visited last week: (more…)

The flu season is fast approaching! With the virus expected to affect a larger number of the population this year Canadian health officials recommend being immunized with the flu vaccination to fight, and prevent the spread, of the seasonal flu. (more…)

August and September’s ESL awards were handed out yesterday, recognizing the top achievers in each of the five ESL programs. Certificates of Merit and medals of distinction were presented to nine students by ESL Department Head, Mr. Jeremy Galea, Principal, Mr. Ron Rambarran, and Executive Director, Mr. Clement Chan, in a ceremony held at the Living Wall Lounge. (more…)