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Happy Lunar New Year, CIC! We wish all students and families most joy, health and happiness in 2023. During the past few days, the CIC community was thrilled to celebrate this auspicious festival with many traditions, including colorful decorations, wishing trees, cooking sessions, a multi-dish feast and a party in residence. Food is a great way to get to know…

CIC math enthusiasts had a rare chance to meet with Dr. Ian Vanderburgh (left), Director of  the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), who visited yesterday to present a workshop on math contest preparation! The students were given problems to work on and were encouraged to explore various approaches to solve the challenges. Over the...

Thanks to everyone for showing great passion to serve the school community and make a positive impact! We can’t wait to meet with these role models in the first meetup on January 17! Leadership Roles at CIC CIC is proud to offer numerous opportunities year-round for you to take leadership roles. Student Council Student Council runs many big events like…

Do you want to receive peer tutoring support or become a peer tutor yourself? All students are welcome to sign up! The tutoring coordinator will match students based on multiple criteria and then connects the students and introduces them to one another. Peer tutoring provides an opportunity to learn from your classmates and peers who are familiar with the course…

Columbia International College is excited to welcome new students to the CIC family through a series of orientation activities, introducing them to the Total Care teams and academic department heads, and offering them an overview of essential policies, procedures, resources and opportunities for a smooth transition to life in Canada. The new students are also attending school tours to know…

While the Fall Semester draws to an end and the school is in winter break mode, CIC students never cease to dedicate their time and efforts to the local community. We are proud of all who go out of their comfort zone to share the joy, peace and love during the Christmas season! iRun Santa Hamilton 5K Run or Walk…

On December 14, Columbia International College hosts its third graduation ceremony of the year, proudly celebrating the milestone of December 2022 graduates! Many families and friends of graduates traveled across Canada and internationally to celebrate the special moment of their loved ones and wish them a bright future ahead. Click to view photo album. We are immensely proud of our...

Congratulations to all 2022 fall Semester Character Award recipients. Thank you for showing positive moral attitudes and making an impact in and outside of classroom! At CIC, we are devoted to developing students’ academic excellence through character building and character education is embedded in teaching, extra-curricular activities and social outreach projects. Each semester, we are incredibly proud to celebrate exemplary…

CIC's December Graduation Dinner was back on November 25. The celebration on top of Skylon Tower was sensational. Boys and girls all looked stunning in their elegant outfits. Friends, food, the vibe, the amazing views overlooking Niagara …Everything was flawless. Congratulations on overcoming challenges to thrive in and out of the classroom and getting well prepared for the new chapter...

CIC Residence held a meaningful workshop where we welcomed alumni to share their CIC memories and advice on successfully transitioning to life in university. A huge shout-out to alumni who joined in person or online for an evening filled with fabulous stories, tips and tricks: Amin Mansouri (CIC 2021), University of California, Irvine (Mechanical Engineering) Edgar Du (CIC 2021), Ontario…