After graduating from high school in Brazil in December 2023, a group of students joined CIC in January 2024 for our exclusive Sure-to-University program—a six-month fast-track to universities with guaranteed seats in all programs and campuses. Less than three months in, and some of them have already received early acceptance offers from universities. Congratulations! Throughout their time here, they've studied…
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Exciting news from the CIC DECA team! On February 9th and 10th, our nine qualified members made their way to Toronto to participate in the Ontario Provincial DECA competition! This was an exciting event for CIC DECA this year and a lot of time and effort had been spent in preparation for the day. There were over 6,600 competitors this…
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🇨🇦 Welcome to CIC’s “Learn English, Discover Canada” Summer Camp – your gateway to total learning, skill acquisition, and a rich cultural experience in Canada! Registration is now open, so secure your spot today for an unforgettable summer adventure! ✅ Engaging camp themes: English, robotics, music, arts & crafts, sports, cooking ✅ Fun-filled days & evenings ✅ Exciting full-day trips…
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On February 15th, Columbia International College hosted the 2024 University Fair, welcoming admissions officers from over 20 public universities and colleges across Canada! Hundreds of students passionately engaged in discussions with visiting reps one on one, gathering first-hand information on programs, campus life, residence, internships, scholarships, job prospects and much more. The University Fair is one of the largest postsecondary…
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Dear Parents, On Monday January 22, 2024, Canada Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the federal government will implement a study permit cap for the next two years. Here are the main facts on the Study Permit Cap Policy: New international students applying to Canadian universities and community colleges for their first-year undergraduate/diploma studies will be subject to the study…
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January 15, 2024, marked the deadline for submitting complete applications to Ontario universities through the Ontario University Application Center (OUAC). Whether you've already received an offer from your preferred university or are in the process, the following information, sourced from the OUAC website (www.ouac.on.ca), may prove useful to you. Please take a moment to read it carefully and consider sharing…
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During the recent winter holidays, students from the University of Toronto Elite Pathway Program (EPP) embarked on an incredible journey exploring the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador! Their mission? To actively participate in volunteer conservation efforts within the National Park. Renowned globally for their unique flora and fauna biodiversity, the Galápagos Islands face threats from invasive species, habitat loss, overfishing, and other…
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We’re thrilled to welcome many new faces to the CIC family! From an exciting orientation assembly to a fun-filled scavenger hunt, karaoke, and sports, our January intake students from around the world had a blast exploring campus life. They met our Principal Diana Reid, Founder and CEO Clement Chan, and dedicated department heads. It was a day filled with insights…
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The air resonated with joyous cheers as families, friends, teachers, and staff gathered on December 14 to celebrate the achievements of proud graduates at Columbia International College's third graduation ceremony of the year.The graduates not only demonstrated academic brilliance but also actively engaged in volunteer opportunities, accumulating an impressive total of over 2,800 community service hours. The first wave of…
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39 of our CIC DECA members competed at Regionals against 1831 other students from the local area in various events such Entrepreneurship Individual Series, Accounting Applications Series, Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series, Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, Hotel and Lodging Management Series, Human Resources Management Series, and many more! For 6 weeks members have been learning the art…
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