As a new school semester starts at Columbia International College, Principal Bill Ironside, Vice Principal Diana Reid and the Medical and Wellness Department have spearheaded an initiative to aid students with their wellness. Today, every student received a Student Wellness Kit that was put together by CIC staff to help students manage stress and learn how to stay calm. The…
With every graduation comes pride, happiness and hope. There is a sense of hope that is emitted from parents, family members, staff and of course, the graduates. As everyone watches the graduates go up on stage, it is the moment everyone has been waiting for. Hope has lead to this moment of success. When parents send their son or daughter…
40th Anniversary Celebration Series: Gala May 14th, 2019 40 years ago Mr. Clement Chan founded Columbia International College in January of 1979. His goal was to find good ways to help the international students achieve success. Year after year, the school began to expand in size and in numbers. What was once a six classroom school with four teachers and…
40th Anniversary Celebration Series: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Concert May 13, 2019 After 40 years, every department at CIC has devoted whole-heartedly their care, love, and promise to ensure that not only the school thrives but that the students are supported on their journey to success. The four pillars of Total Care Education System: Learning, Development, Living and Communication has always…
It has been an extraordinary couple of days filled with celebrations. Fom Columbia International College’s 40th Anniversary to the May Graduation – these joyous moments are a reminder of the great milestones CIC has achieved over the last 40 years. Not only has CIC evolved as a school, but it has been noticeable to see many past and present staff…
Incredible achievements are constantly happening at Columbia International College, whether big or small. For Mariano Garcia Duenas Carrion, he notably received the Best Delegate Award and the Delegates Award at New York’s Model UN Conference in 2019. The Model UN team had been training for this conference twice a week since August of 2018. These awards were given to him…
Congratulations to the students of Columbia International College who participated in the Terry Fox School Run. CIC placed 13th in the secondary division on the Terry Fox Foundation’s ‘Top 50 Fundraisers of 2018’ listing! With more than 4,200 Ontario schools raising over $7 million for the Terry Fox Foundation, CIC students raised $16,843.41! Terry Fox (July 28, 1958 – June…
2 years ago, seventeen year old Carmen Li came to Columbia International College to pursue her education abroad. What she found was the opportunity to challenge herself academically as well as, developing her own personal growth. With a big smile on her face, Carmen has successfully been admitted to study at the University of Hong Kong. Carmen’s average of 91.4%…
2019 marks Columbia International College’s 40th Birthday! As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we’re holding two exciting scholarships/contests. We encourage all students to apply and here’re the rubrics and essay descriptions. 40th Anniversary Scholarship Prize 1st Prize: $5,000.00 to student & $5000.00 donation for a registered Canadian charity of your choice 2nd Prize: $2,000.00 3rd Prize: $1,000.00 For university, college or…
Beginning in January 2019, Columbia teachers and students will take part in a pilot program using Google Classroom as a learning management system and digital classroom platform. Through the Classroom page and app, students have 24-7 access to all of their learning materials in addition to the applications offered through GSuite; Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar, Sites, Chats, Forms,…
