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On October 20th, students at Columbia International College will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. "The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) measures whether or not students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of the literacy test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario…

Posted September 22nd, 2016 Last updated on October 2nd, 2016 @10:17am Mr. Geoffrey Burnet commenced contract employment at Columbia International College in November 2014 following completion of a clean police and vulnerable sector screening report.  Columbia International College has terminated the employment of Mr. Geoffrey Burnet as of September 20, 2016, and Columbia International College is cooperating with local police forces…

It’s 4:00pm on a Friday, and for the fifth day in a row, Chris Vander Deen is preparing CIC’s Student Lounge to host another eager group of students. They’ve been joining the sessions all week to learn more about enrolling in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program. It isn’t long before another student walks in and politely asks “Mr Chris”…

We are pleased to announce that Steve Saunders has joined Columbia International College as Principal. Steve brings a strong career as an educator, mentor and advisor for both the academic staff and students alike. He has held leadership roles at the Chisholm Academy and Halton District School Board. Early in his career, he headed Athletic departments and special projects in…

During the 2015 August-December semester, many CIC students took part in nationwide math contests that run during the fall. The main contests included the Canadian Open Math Challenge, sponsored in part by the University of Toronto, and the Senior and Intermediate Math Contests, developed by the University of Waterloo. Many CIC students earned certificates of distinction—bestowed upon contest participants who…

Recently, many of our students from regions in Africa have received an email from the University of Waterloo asking them to submit an English Proficiency Test score. CHANGE IN POLICY The University Placement Office has worked hard to talk with Waterloo to find out what happened and what we can do. Waterloo has stated that their policy has changed, and…

On Saturday, February 20th, students from Columbia International College will walk through Hamilton neighbourhoods with Mission Services to experience communities from the perspective of those in need. Students choosing to volunteer their time will learn about how Mission Services operates, and how they strive to provide safe housing, healthy food, and opportunities for tomorrow. Read more at Mission Services

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…

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…

Columbia’s Club Fair is back! On Jan 13 and 14, the gym bustled with students looking to chase a passion for their favorite extracurricular activities. Teachers and staff stood by arrays of booths to promote their clubs and talked with those interested. Columbia’s Total Care Education System believes that education goes beyond the classroom. Clubs are a great way to…