A representative from Brock University® held an information session at Columbia yesterday afternoon for prospective students. Considered as one of Ontario’s “medium-sized institution,” Brock provides its students with quality education and quality teachers. The University strives to nurture “both sides of the brain” so that students excel academically and socially. Fast Facts • Over $500,000 in awards and bursaries offered to students…

Locally active, globally aware. Columbia’s Junior Middle School students (JMS) and the JMS mentors had an experience of a lifetime yesterday as they joined thousands of students across Ontario to participate in Free the Children’s We Day. We Day, a yearly event designed to inspire and empower youth, brings “young people together to celebrate the actions that they are taking in their local…

Classes ended early yesterday to allow all students the opportunity to experience in one of the most popular events of the school year, Games Day. With the school’s back field transformed into a mini-fair, students lined up to participate in the unique and exciting games and activities. The cloudy sky and intermittent rain did not deter many students as they were…

Games day, Spirit Week, Bark Lake, Character Week and university visits from Canada’s top schools are a few of the many things students can look forward to this month. With Columbia’s diverse academic and extracurricular programming, students will have endless opportunities to explore new interests and become active members of the student body. OCTOBER EVENTS  1: Games Day 2: We Day, International…

Inspiring Minds. A representative from Dalhousie University is at Columbia today to hold an information session for prospective students. As one of Canada’s oldest universities, Dalhousie is known for its world-class academic programs, award-winning professors, and research capabilities. With campuses in Halifax and Truro, it is a perfect choice for those looking to study on the East Coast. Fast Facts  • Offers…

Columbia students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from two respected Canadian universities yesterday; the University of Manitoba and the University of Alberta®. Both schools were present to answer student questions about admissions, scholarships, residence, internships and much more. The University of Manitoba Define yourself. Define your future. Located in Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba was western Canada’s first university. It…

Columbia International College is nominated for a 2014 Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice award! Columbia received a nomination in the category of “Private School” and is one of 15 nominees. The Readers’ Choice award recognizes local businesses in the Greater Hamilton Area and winners are determined by votes of local residents. How to Vote  Voting began yesterday and will end on October…

Representatives from all three affiliated colleges at Western University – Brescia, Huron, King’s -held and information session for prospective students yesterday in the Student Café. Students learned about the benefits of attending a smaller campus while still having access to the resources and facilities offered at Western. (more…)

Columbia continues to welcome top universities from across Canada. Recently, representatives from Lakehead University and Nipissing University stopped by the Ainsliewood campus to hold information sessions for students. (more…)