The University Placement Office (UPO) has been running a number of trips to take students on guided tours of York University, Western University, University of Waterloo, University of Toronto (Mississauga), and Brock University. These trips started during the March Break and will run into early April. The trips offer our students the opportunity to learn about the programs while gaining…
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY POLICY Recently, many of our students from regions in Africa have received an email from the University of Waterloo asking them to prove their English Proficiency in one of the following ways: Submit their previous school transcript or a letter from their previous school principal stating how long they attended that school and that the education was entirely…
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The annual Ontario University Fair, the largest education fair in Canada, returned to Columbia International College (CIC) yesterday. The fair offered students a unique opportunity to connect with universities and plan for a better future. Delegates from all 21 universities across Ontario attended this event. The event included eight of CIC's University Partners which grant exclusive admission and scholarship benefits…
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Columbia International College is pleased to announce the events and initiatives for February. Besides regular clubs and community service activities, the headlines also include highly –anticipated 30 Hour Famine and Spirit Week. Students are also invited to a traditional Chinese dinner to celebrate the Lunar New Year of 2016. For more information, please visit S244 Student Development Office. Feb 2nd…
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Jan 26, 2016was an unforgettable day for Columbia International College students who participated in the basketball event at Canada Air Center in Toronto. They played basketball on the NBA court and watched a live game between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. It’s the third consecutive year that the CIC Student Development Office organized such a memorable event. The varsity…
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Columbia is delighted to announce the Residence Life program - an initiative aimed at making a positive difference all the residences starting this August. If you wish to impact the student community and improve leadership skills, please come to the Student Development Office (S244) for application by Friday, January 29. According Nick Wong, Columbia’s Residence Life Program coordinator, this program…
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Last weekend, while most people were enjoying the amenities of city life, a group of 40 Columbia students stepped into the primitive forest, awakening their desire for adventure. The Columbia Executive Student Leadership Team was selected by the Student Development Office to spend an exciting weekend at our 700-acre Bark Lake Leadership Center, developing leadership skills and becoming a cohesive…
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Each year, Columbia welcomes representatives from universities across Canada to hold information sessions and speak with prospective students one-on-one. After school on Jan 20th, hundreds of students swarmed the Grill to attend the University of Toronto’s workshops, seeking the most updated advice directly from its admission officers. We appreciate the University of Toronto representatives for offering crucial tips on successful…
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On Fri. Mar. 4 and Sat. Mar 5, Columbia International College students are joining the youth around the world in the 30 Hour Famine to help stop hunger. Due to the popularity of this event, we will be doing a lottery style sign-up. Please read the sign-up procedure carefully. Overview • Event initiated by World Vision to raise money and…
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The first group of students from Monteiro High School has arrived in Hamilton for the second phase of a partnership program established by Columbia International College and Colegio Monteiro Lobato in Brazil. After three semesters at Monteiro High School where they completed a series of Canadian courses, the students are continuing to fulfill the remaining credits to obtain their Ontario…
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