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The 2015 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is quickly approaching! Scheduled for March 26, the test will measure students’ reading and writing skills. Columbia has already begun preparing students as teachers and tutors are working to ensure they earn a successful grade. There will also be a series of literacy activities and workshops leading up to the test date. Starting in…

Columbia International College is an officially certified external testing centre for a number of English proficiency tests. Columbia students wishing to write an English proficiency test can do so without having to leave campus. Test sessions occur throughout the year with each session accommodating 50-100 students. Pre-registration is required. (more…)

Last night, Columbia International College had the privilege of hosting the Hamilton Crime Stoppers Evening of Appreciation ceremony. The celebration recognized the organization’s greatest supporters including members of the Hamilton community, the Hamilton Police Services, and members of local print, radio and television media outlets. (more…)

Columbia International College is preparing to once again welcome university representatives from across Canada to its annual University Fair. On Wednesday, February 4, representatives from 20 Canadian universities will be in the Ainsliewood Gym to meet, and speak with, Columbia students. (more…)

The University Placement Office (UPO) at Columbia is committed to helping students achieve and maximize their post-secondary opportunities. Information sessions, workshops and individual counselling sessions are among the ways students are supported in their university application process. Over the next few days UPO has arranged for university representatives to meet with students to discuss the supplementary application process at their respective institutions.…

Columbia’s Varsity Boys Indoor Soccer team is on their way to securing a spot in the HWIAC Indoor Soccer League championship. The varsity team began their season in late November and have only three games left in their regular season. After achieving an almost next to perfect record, the team currently sits in second place with 18 points. Given the talent and…

Yesterday afternoon, Columbia’s Junior Middle School (JMS) students were presented with Top Subject Awards for their academic achievements in the 2014 fall semester. (more…)

Club Fair is back at Columbia! Twice a year, during the school’s largest intakes, Columbia holds a Club Fairwhere students are given the opportunity to join many great extracurricular clubs and residence activities. Over 70 clubs are profiled and students will be able to register for two clubs during the regular sign-up period. The Student Development department is holding a Club…

With the new year comes a new semester and new opportunities to experience and get involved in student life. January’s event schedule is full of great activities in school and in residence. Visit the Student Development department in room S244 to learn more about, or to sign up for, these great events. (more…)

A cold weather alert for the City of Hamilton remains in effect today as temperatures are expected to drop to as low as -20C. Cold weather alerts are commonly issued during this time of year when temperatures are at or are expected to reach below -15C or -20C with the wind chill. (more…)