Columbia International College offers the following programs:
- High School (Grades 9-12)
- ESL Program
- ESL Summer Camp Program, please email summer.camp@cic-totalcare.com **
Students are reminded that they must apply for their Student Authorization Permit at the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in their home country or outside of Canada before coming.
6 ADMISSIONS A YEAR
To Fit Your Time
Columbia International College personalizes students’ educational experience to suit their needs. We offer 6 admission dates throughout the year for students’ convenience. With our flexible enrolment schedule, students can start studying at Columbia as soon as they complete the academic term/year in their home country. Therefore students:
- Do not need to wait at home for a while before continuing their studies at Columbia
- Can complete their studies at Columbia faster and enter the university of their choice in less time
Apply Online
We offer 6 admission dates throughout the year for students’ convenience. Apply today!
Placement Tests
To asses students’ skills, all new students will be required to take diagnostic tests before registering for their courses.
Awards & Scholarships
To qualify for awards and scholarships, all credits must be taken within 12 consecutive months.
STUDY ONE SEMESTER TO ONE YEAR AT COLUMBIA
6-month Program
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | Mid-May | Mid-May | June | July | Mid-Aug | Mid-Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Credits | 2 Credits | Holidays | |||||||||||
| 2 Credits | Holidays | 4 Credits | |||||||||||
| Students may study up to 6 credits | |||||||||||||
10-month Program
| Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 or 4 Credits | 3 or 4 Credits | Holidays | |||||||||||
| Students can study up to 8 credits per year | |||||||||||||
| 3 or 4 Credits | 3 or 4 Credits | 2 Credits | Holidays | ||||||||||
| Students can study up to 10 credits per year | |||||||||||||
DURATION OF STUDY
12-month Program
| Education Recieved | Maximum Credits Recognized | Need To Study | Aug To Dec | Jan To May | Jun To July | Aug To Dec | Jan To May | Jun To July | Aug To Dec | Jan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Graduation w/ Diploma | 24 Credits | 6 Credits | 3 Credits | 3 Credits | Enter University | ||||||
| Completed Grade 11 | 22 Credits | 8 Credits | 4 Credits | 4 Credits | Enter University | ||||||
| Completed Grade 10 | 16 Credits | 14 Credits | 4 Credits | 4 Credits | 2 Credits | 4 Credits | Enter University | ||||
| Completed Grade 9 | 8 Credits | 22 Credits | 4 Credits | 4 Credits | 2 Credits | 4 Credits | 4 Credits | Summer Holiday | 4 Credits | Enter University | |
| Completed Grade 8 | 0 Credits | 30 Credits | Can be Completed Over 36 Months | ||||||||