Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Columbia's unique ASEP-Total Care Education System® maximizes students' potential and fulfills their dreams.
Columbia's extensive support system - found at school, in the residences and during extracurricular activities -encourages well-rounded development, nurturing our students into engaged leaders and responsible citizens who are capable of achieving success.
McMaster University, one of Columbia's University Partners®, offers our graduates guaranteed admission. As one of Canada’s top universities, admission to McMaster is highly competitive and there are always more applicants than admission spots.
Our exclusive partnership ensures that Columbia students who meet minimum admission requirements receive priority admission into McMaster faculties. Guaranteed Admission allows our students to enter the program of their choice at one of the top universities in Canada.
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Columbia is committed to maximizing students' potential and equipping them so they can achieve their dreams of entering top universities. As part of our commitment to helping students leap higher, we have formed partnerships with 11 universities in Canada, Australia, the U.S.A and the U.K.
Our University Partners® offer students a host of benefits including waived or reduced TOEFL requirements, guaranteed admission and exclusive designated scholarships.
These university partnerships are part of the commitment to helping our students leap to top universities worldwide.
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
Year after year, Columbia graduates receive close to $2 million in scholarships and gain admission to some of the world's top universities.
Since 1979, through our ASEP-Total Care Education System®, students have been nurtured to become strong leaders, trained to develop their potential and they have ultimately leaped higher than they thought possible.
Our commitment to our students' academic and personal achievement is evident:
Students strive for success; Columbia maximizes their potential to achieve it!
With over 1,600 students from more than 60 countries, Columbia International College's academic excellence reaches all four corners of the globe.
While at Columbia, students are encouraged to share their diverse cultural perspectives in class, at the residences and during extracurricular activities, making for engaging discussions and enhancing their total learning experience.
As our graduates move on to universities worldwide, they take with them the global perspective and out-of-the-box thinking nurtured at Columbia. This sets them apart from their peers and earns them recognition with their professors as leading and innovative thinkers.
One tribe, one time, one planet, one race
Last night, Columbia had the pleasure of hosting FAME 2013 -the Ferreria Annual Mural Expo, a youth mural directed by Mr. Roger Ferreira. Held in the Living Wall Lounge, this evening of art and culture was dedicated to honouring the unity of human kind.
FAME 2013: One TribeOne tribe, one time, one planet, one race
Last night, Columbia had the pleasure of hosting FAME 2013 -the Ferreria Annual Mural Expo, a youth mural directed by Mr. Roger Ferreira. Held in the Living Wall Lounge, this evening of art and culture was dedicated to honouring the unity of human kind.
Columbia offers an “outstanding intramural program”“Promoting fun, active participation for all”
For the 10th consecutive year, Columbia International College has been recognized for its dynamic intramural sports program.
Admission offers from Schulich continueColumbia students attending the Schulich School of Business will have no trouble finding a familiar face when they begin their studies this September. A handful of Columbia graduates are receiving early admission offers from York University’s prestigious business school, the most recent being graduate Rosemary Kamau.
April's ESL Award WinnersApril’s ESL awards were presented to 4 outstanding students during yesterday’s ESL awards ceremony. Mr. Galea, ESL department head, and Ms. Baker, Head of Senior School, presented each student with a medal and a certificate of distinction for receiving the highest mark in their respective courses. This month’s winners are:
• Pablo Li (ESLBO)
• Mengzi Jiang (ESLCO)
• Deliequjie Deliequjie (ESLDO)
• Weikai Gu (EOA4Z)
Secrets to Success
The Perfect ScoreYu Meng Yang is a recent Columbia graduate who caught the attention of university recruiters, parents, and fellow classmates when she was recognized for her academic excellence during May’s graduation ceremony. Her academic achievements go unrivaled as she is the only student to have received a final mark of 100% in eight senior level classes.
Class of 2013: Leaders of TomorrowFriday, May 10th was an exciting and emotional day for the graduating students of Columbia International College. While they were eager to receive their diplomas, they would also be saying goodbye to their classmates and teachers to begin a new chapter of their lives.
CIC’s 34th Graduating Class; Largest in OntarioMedia Release
HAMILTON, ONTARIO - May 15, 2013 - On Friday, May 10, Columbia International College celebrated its 34th graduation ceremony, the largest for the school and the largest in the province of Ontario with 537 graduates.
May grad reflects on studying at ColumbiaDuring last week’s Graduation Reception, grade 12 student, Rowa El-Tohami, reflected on her time spent in Hamilton and spoke to parents and community members about her journey at Columbia.
Mayor addresses parents of May graduatesOn Friday, May 10th, Columbia had the pleasure of hosting a graduation reception for the parents of May graduates, guests, and special delegations.
Former school: Shkolla Jopublike #1, Vlore, Albania
Accepted to:
Student: Oluwadara Elebute (Nigeria)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• Carleton University
• McMaster University
• University of Ottawa
Total Scholarships: $20,000
Student: Sabahat Rahman (Bangladesh)
Graduated from Columbia: June 2012
Accepted to:
• University of Toronto
• Saint Mary’s University
• University of Guelph
• York University
• Brock University
• Laurentian University
Total Scholarships: $13,000
Student: Yin Mei Li (China)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• University of British Columbia
• Brock University
• McMaster University
• University of Ottawa
• University of Toronto
Total Scholarships: $28,200
Former school: St. Joseph's Academy, St. John's, Antigua
Accepted to:
While at Columbia, Jyle Gardner devoted a lot of his time to community involvement. In addition to gaining a record number of community hours through different events, he was also a Student Council member and Peer Tutor.
Gboluwaga Afolabi Abideen Adeyemi (Nigeria)Graduated from Columbia: December 2012
Accepted to: University of Ottawa
Total Scholarships: $8,000
Success at Columbia: Gboluwaga is an Ontario scholar and was active in the school community. Along with being an orientation leader and a student mentor, he has also volunteered his time helping in Student Development, and the College Store. He plans to study Biology in university.
Student: Illia Maslyanskyy (Ukraine)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• University Of Ottawa
• McMaster University
• Queens University
• University Of Western Ontario
Total Scholarships: $20,000
Success at Columbia:
Student: Irene Xia Zhou (Spain)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• University of Ottawa
• York University
• Western University
• Carleton University
• University of Toronto
Total Scholarships: $48,000
Success at Columbia: Irene is well known to staff and students at Columbia. She was active in the school community taking on roles as a Student Mentor, a Prefect, and Peer Tutor for Business. Irene was awarded the Kevin Matthews Memorial Scholarship and is an Ontario Scholar.
Student: Sara Sakimura (Japan)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• McMaster University
• York University
• University of Toronto
Total Scholarships: $17,000
Success at Columbia: While attending Columbia, Sara spent countless hours volunteering as a Peer Tutor. In addition to helping her classmates, Sara participated in the Terry Fox Run and Free the Children’s Vow of Silence campaign. Having excelled in academics, she was recognized as an Ontario Scholar.
Student: Kirill Bonarchuk (Russia)
Graduated from Columbia: May 2012
Accepted to:
• McGill University
• University of Toronto
• Ryerson University
Total Scholarships: $19,000
Local Hamilton Time:
June, 07th 2013
Mid-term Reports
June, 10th 2013
Last day to withdraw from a course with no mark shown
June, 17th 2013
Last day withdraw from a course with average mark to date shown
June, 28th 2013
Final Report Cards
Graduation Ceremony at Columbia
Last day of semester
July, 01st 2013
Canada Day Holiday
July, 02nd 2013
July 4 week Course begins including Literacy Course
July, 16th 2013
Final Exams
July, 31st 2013
July 4 week Course Ends
Mrs. Daniela Markuc
Head of Math Department / Math Teacher
Mrs. Daniela Markuc has been a staff at Columbia since 1987. She holds a degree in Mathematics and she has been teaching Mathematics in Ontario for 30 years. Prior to working at Columbia, she taught Mathematics at McMaster University where she wrote a textbook and workbook for the course she taught.
As a Math teacher and Head of the Math Department, she ensures that the Math teachers and tutors provide “superior quality lessons and academic support to every student.” In addition, she arranges for Math students to participate in external competitions organized by prestigious universities in North America.
She is proud of the students enrolled at Columbia because they are “hardworking, respectful, motivated to excel and they consistently receive scholarships, medals and pins from the competitions they participate in.”
As a teacher who has worked at Columbia for 21 years, she says with great conviction and insight to prospective and current parents and students:
“Columbia is your best choice if you intend to go to university and do very well.”
