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Founded in 1979, Columbia International College has grown to become Canada’s largest private boarding high school. With a unique approach to education called the Total Care Education System®, Columbia International College offers students from around the world, the unique experience of living and learning in an environment dedicated to the highest levels of academic and personal development.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Conveniently located in the safe and friendly City of Hamilton. Less than one hours driving distance to Toronto and Niagara Falls.
- Emphasis on leadership training, discipline and high academic standards.
- Enrollment of approximately 1500 students from 43 countries.
- Student-teacher ratio of 20:1, student-staff ratio of 7:1.
- Unique relationship, University Partners®, with several prestigious universities in Canada, United Stated, England and Australia. Benefits to Columbia graduates include Designated Scholarships and/or reduced or waived TOEFL requirements.
- On-campus Student Medical Clinic.
- Teacher-supervised after-school Clubs Program, and professionally managed Athletic and Recreation Program.
- On-line E-reporting system allows parents to access their child’s academic progress and attendance records anywhere, anytime.
Separate residences for boys and girls featuring:
- computer controlled security and access to residences,
- Live-in hallmasters,
- On-site cafeterias professionally managed by world-
renown Sodexho Food Services,
- Free evening tutorials,
- Nightly curfew and room checks,
- Residences and cafeterias are open and staffed 365 days
a year.
PROGRAMS
High School (Grades 9 to 12)
Pre-University
Advanced Placement (AP)
TOEFL Preparation
ESL (Youth and Adult Programs)
Summer Camp
Programs from the archive.
Summer Camp
Historical record
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Columbia International College\'s summer camp programs have been designed to offer international students a truly unique Canadian vacation by combining English Learning with the Opportunity to explore the many wonders of Canada. From the lively multiculturalism of world-class cities, like Toronto, to the serene and breathtaking beauty of the great Canadian wilderness at Bark Lake, students will immerse themselves in a total learning experience.
Several camp options are available including a Junior Golf program, as well as 3 and 4 week programs.
High School
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Columbia International College\'s high school program and curriculum are regulated and recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Graduates from Columbia International College are awarded an OSSD, Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
International students can join Columbia for as little as one semester. Accredited ESL courses are offered as part of the high school curriculum, and hence there is no English requirement.
Pre-University
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Columbia International College\'s Pre-U Program is designed to prepare international students gain admission to universities in Canada, USA, Australia and United Kingdom.
In addition to offering Pre-U (grade 12 university stream) courses, Columbia also offers free AP(advance placement) courses and TOEFL courses to Pre-U students.
Junior ESL
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Columbia\'s Junior ESL program has been designed for students ages 13-18 wishing to study English in a high school environment and/or gain academic credit.
9 week ESL sessions as well as full semester ESL sessions are available.