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Columbia Graduates Receive Guaranteed Admission to York University
Columbia International College has a long history of partnering with some of the world’s top universities. Thanks to University Partners®, Columbia graduates can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits from our partner universities.
Columbia recently built on a strong relationship with York University, by signing a Guaranteed Admission Agreement at our Ainsliewood campus. This was in addition to Columbia’s long-standing Dual Admission partnership with the University.
Guaranteed Admission to University of Waterloo, Faculty of Science
Columbia is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Science. Columbia graduates will now enjoy guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Science.
Columbia graduates enjoy Guaranteed Admission from McMaster University
"I am pleased to announce an exciting new partnership between Columbia International College and McMaster University. As a result of this agreement, McMaster University will guarantee admission to any Columbia International College Applicant who meets our admission requirements. If your son or daughter applies to McMaster University, his/her application will receive priority attention from our dedicated International Admission Officer. "
- Dr. Peter George. President & Vice-Chancellor,McMaster University
Dreams Achieved: July 2010 Graduation
At Columbia, we are committed to delivering academic success. Thousands of graduates have been able to achieve their dreams of entering the world’s top universities. On July 21, the July Class of 2010 was added to these ranks. On this day, jubilant graduates, proud parents and dedicated school staff celebrated student success at a Graduation Ceremony in the Ainsliewood Gym.
Recognized For Excellence
As part of our commitment to providing every student with Total Care®, Columbia offers a comprehensive physical education program. This program seeks to develop students’ physical, leadership as well as team skills. Columbia is one of the only international boarding schools in Canada with such a program, and we continue to set standards for excellence
Canadian Eh!
Canada is home to friendly people, breathtaking scenery and maple syrup. The country is also known for having a delectable array of food that caters to every palette. Being a multicultural mosaic, not everyone has had a chance to sample authentic Canadian cuisine. On June 24, 2010, students joined the ranks of those who have eaten the nation’s delicacies at the Canadian Cuisine Dinner.
Moving on to High School
For many, graduation day holds a special place in their heart. The same is true of Columbia’s Junior High School students, who on June 22 marked the closing of a chapter in their academic lives. The Student Café played host to parents, staff and the Graduating Class of 2010, who were beaming with pride throughout the Graduation Ceremony.
Columbia Wins Provincial Award
Columbia International College has been awarded the Eat Smart! Award of Excellence. This award recognizes Columbia’s long-standing commitment to meeting students’ physical needs and providing them with a large selection of healthy meals.
Columbia Students among the World’s Top MathematiciansFor the second year in a row, Columbia has been named Zone Champion in the Euclid Contest. Now in its 36th year, the Euclid Contest is a math competition that draws participants from every corner of the globe. The international competition, organized by the University of Waterloo, puts students’ mathematical problem solving abilities to the ultimate test.
Summer School is Here AgainThe summer semester is here and the halls of Columbia are filled, yet again, with student’s excited chatter. Returning students enjoyed a well deserved break where they rested and, in some cases, even did a little bit of travelling. This semester, Columbia also welcomed new students from every corner of the world to the school family.
2010 TOP ACHIEVERS
Eseohe Ikhureigbe (Nigeria)
Former school: Christ the Redeemer's College, Sagamu, Nigeria
Accepted to:
- Waterloo ($21,000 scholarship)
- Carleton ($8,000 scholarship)
- McMaster ($1,000 scholarship)
- Queen's
Former school: Miras Presidential School, Kazakhstan
Accepted to:
Universities in Canada
- Alberta - Environmental Engineering ($13,500 scholarship)
- Alberta - Petroleum Engineering($8,000 scholarship)
Universities in the U.K.
Park Cheol Hee (Korea)
Former school: Chuncheon High School, Korea
Accepted to:
- Toronto - Rotman School of Management, Commerce
- Toronto - Commerce & Finance
While at Columbia, Park Cheol Hee was an active member of the school community. He was a School Prefect, member of the school choir and an enthusiastic volunteer. He also regularly wowed the school community with his amazing voice during various performances including the Spring and Winter Shows.
Aida Lalo (Albania)
Former school: Shkolla Jopublike #1, Vlore, Albania
Accepted to:
- University of Sussex - The Sussex Law School
- University of Essex School of Law
- University of Birmingham School of Law
Stephanie Luk (Mississauga, Ontario)
Former school: Rick Hansen (Public) Secondary School, Mississauga, Ontario
Accepted to:
- Western - Nursing
- Brock - Nursing ($2,500 scholarship)
- York - Nursing
- Ryerson - Nursing
- Ottawa - Nursing
- Windsor - Nursing
Looking for a Fresh Start
Nilesh Patel (Trinidad)Former school: Naparima College, San Fernando, Trinidad
Accepted to:
Universities in the U.K.
- Queen Mary, University of London - School of Business and Management , Management
- University of Manchester - Manchester Business School, Management
- Royal Holloway, University of London - School of Management, Management
Universities in Canada
A Journey to Success
Chen An (China)
Former school: GuangDong Experimental School, GuangZhou, PRC
Accepted to:
- University of Toronto - Rotman School of management ($3,000 scholarship)
- Queen's (C$9000 Scholarship)
- McMaster ($3000 Scholarship)
- York ($3000 Scholarship)
- Boston University
Chen An, a May 2010 graduate, is an unassuming young man who has a quiet confidence and is full of dreams. He wants to change the world, and he has started by changing himself.
Wang Ruyi (China)July 2010 graduate
Former school: Jiao Tong Daxue Fushu Dier Zhongxue
Accepted to:
- British Columbia - Commerce
- British Columbia - Economics ($500 scholarship)
- Alberta - Commerce ($14,000 scholarship)
Former school: â 22 Gymnasium, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Accepted to:
Universities in Canada
- UBC - Sauder School of Business, Finance ($500 scholarship)
- Ottawa - Faculty of Commerce, Finance ($4,000 scholarship)
- Toronto - Faculty of Commerce, Finance
Universities in the U.K.
Jyle Gardner (Antigua)
Former school: St. Joseph's Academy, St. John's, Antigua
Accepted to:
- McMaster
- York ($1,000 scholarship)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August, 07th 2010
Residence Check-in from 9AM-4PM for New Students
August, 10th 2010
Registration and Orientation for New Students
August, 12th 2010
Registration for Returning Students
August, 13th 2010
July 4 week Course Ends
August, 16th 2010
2-week Literacy Course begins for grads
Classes Begin
Late Registration Fee Applies to Returning Students
August, 17th 2010
Returning Students may add a course
August, 19th 2010
Last day for New Students to add or change a course
August, 25th 2010
Last day for all Students to drop a course
PEOPLE OF COLUMBIA
Melody Yang
Melody completed the 10-month Pre-U program and graduated in 1999. While at Columbia, she entered several Math Competitions and won awards. She entered the Electrical Engineering program at McMaster and completed in 2003. She was recently accepted to the MBA program at Oxford University. Her interests are dancing, playing the piano, team and individual sports. She summarizes her experience at Columbia:
“The teachers at CIC are venerable teachers and great friends, who aside from the academic aspects also provide guidance for other aspects of my life. Columbia’s Total Care program helped me to settle down and adjust well to life in a new country.”