Student Life

As we welcome Year 2025 and new semester, Columbia International College has lined up exciting activities to help new and returning students settle in, build connections, and explore interest! January is also a time to embrace inclusiveness—let’s show care and support for others whenever they need it. Together, we can create a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone! Student Leadership…

This winter holiday, Columbia International College’s University of Toronto Elite Pathway Partnership (EPP) students embarked on a life-changing conservation trip to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Following in Darwin’s footsteps, they contributed to protecting endangered species, restoring ecosystems, and fostering connections with local communities while experiencing the wonders of this unique tropical archipelago.

🎓 Join Chris Liu on an unforgettable journey through her December 2024 Graduation Day vlog!

In less than two weeks, we are gearing up for an exciting winter break! CIC will organize an array of engaging activities to ensure every student has the chance to relax, make friends, stay active, and develop new skills!

This Fall, our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award students explored the natural beauty of the Bruce Trail, hiking over 20 kilometers through the beautiful Niagara Escarpment.

As the Fall Semester comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the students who actively participated in various club activities. Through your enthusiasm and dedication, you’ve not only honed new skills but also built meaningful connections, explored your passions, and expanded your potential for the future.

After an intense match between Black panthers and pink dragons, the Pink Dragons took the win in CIC Fall Semester Soccer Intramural Final!

Elisa Chio, Grade 10 student from Mexico, shares how CIC’s Total Care+ program has been a game-changer for under-16 students like her, offering much-needed support for her academic, personal, and social growth.

Following in the footsteps of her three brothers, Selinam Owusu chose Canada for her study-abroad adventure in 2023. In just one year at CIC, she made lifelong friendships, achieved remarkable academic and personal growth, and gave back to the community with over 120 volunteer hours. Selinam’s dream has become a reality—she’s been accepted into the universities of her dreams! University…

Close to 100 CIC students took to the streets during the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade, proudly carrying banners and spreading joy on the evening of August 16.