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| Columbia International College | |
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| File:Columbia International College logo.jpg | |
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1003 Main Street West , , L8S 4P3 | |
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| School type | Independent School, Co-educational School, University-Preparatory School, Day/Boarding School |
| Motto | Seek, Strive, Succeed |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Principal | Mr. Ron Rambarran [1] |
| Grades | 7-12,University Preparatory |
| Website | http://www.cic-totalcare.com/ |
Columbia International College is a private boarding preparatory school in the Westdale neighbourhood of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. As of 2013, the international school has students from over 70 countries.[2]
Columbia is a member of the Independent School Associations of Ontario (ISAO). The College is also registered with the Ministry of Education (Ontario)
History
Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1979, Columbia International College started off as a six-room university preparatory and ESL school on Mohawk Road West. The College was then known as Columbia Secondary School of Canada.
The school quickly outgrew its Mohawk Road location, prompting a move to 430 East 25th Street in 1981 and another move to 1029 Main Street West in 1985; by this time, Columbia had a student population of 300. Ten years later, in 1991, Columbia Secondary School officially changed its name to Columbia International College.
The 1990s saw growth in Columbia’s facilities, academic programs and student population. The school’s climb in enrolment numbers resulted in a relocation to the Ainsliewood Campus in 2000. The school’s current home is an 11,200 square metre facility located at 1003 Main Street West.
Academics
Columbia has 6 semesters: January, March, June, July, August and October; and year-round admission. [3]
Testing services offered
Columbia is an Official Test Centre for:
Programs (Curriculum)
Columbia International College educates students from Grade 7 through Grade 12. The school’s academic programs include:
- University Transfer (AP)
- Pre-University
- High School (Grades 9 – 12)
- Junior Middle School (Grades 7 & 8)
- TOEFL Preparation
- SAT Preparation
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- ESL Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Columbia’s ESL Summer began in 1995 and is offered to children aged 9-19.
University Placement Office
Columbia’s University Placement Office, located in the Ainsliewood building, works closely with students and provides information on university applications and admission requirements.
University Partners
Columbia International College has University Partnerships with Universities around the world, including;
Residences
Columbia International College currently has 5 residence buildings; 3 all-boys, 2 all-girls.
Extracurricular Activities
Columbia’s Student Development Office assists students with their after-school schedules and events on campus and within residence. They offer clubs and activities based on Leadership, Arts, Community Service and Athletics.
Throughout the year, frequent trips are made to Bark Lake for students to complete leadership training.[8]
