College at a Glance

• Long History
  • Registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1979
• Largest Private Co-ed Boarding School in Canada
  • The largest private junior and senior boarding high school in Canada
  • University preparatory school with 1,700 international students from 73 countries
• Excellent Academic Record
  • Since 1994, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to top universities in Canada and worldwide, with many receiving scholarships and awards
  • Over 70% of our graduates accepted to University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, UBC and McGill University yearly
• Assured University Placements
  • University Partners^® and Dual Admission partnerships with prestigious universities in Canada and the U.S.A provide Columbia graduates with a seamless progression to university
• Exclusive Waivers and Scholarships for International Students
  • Over 30 designated University Entrance Scholarships for our graduates
  • Waived or reduced TOEFL scores for international students
  • Extended deadline for applications
• Highly Qualified Teachers
  • 40% have PhD or Master's Degree, many with overseas teaching experience
• Maximum Attention
  • Low student-teacher ratio of 20:1 ensures students receive the attention they need
• Secure Residence Management
  • 3 separate residences for boys and girls
  • Residence Masters on duty 24/7 ensuring students' safety
  • 24/7 CCTV and access controlled door system in all residences
• Significant Professional Accreditation
  • Member of Ontarian and Canadian educational federations:
  • Independent Schools Association of Ontario (ISAO)
  • Industry-Education Council (IEC)
  Official Test Centre for
  • Princeton University ETS authorized centre for iBT TOEFL
  • University of Michigan MELAB
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
  • Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
  • Advanced Placement Exam (AP)