Congratulations to Columbia International College Class of 2023 graduates! They have secured over CAD 13 million in university entrance scholarships, setting a new record and surpassing the achievements of previous years. Your hard work and dedication have paid off! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments! 1. Graduates Admitted to Top Ten Universities in Canada University CIC Grads Admitted University…
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Ziqian Liu, an accomplished student who graduated from Columbia International College in 2018 and University of Waterloo in 2023, has been accepted into Ph.D. programs in Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Cornell University , and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . Well done! These prestigious programs have offered him not only a full ride scholarship but also…
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Under-16 students at Columbia International College (CIC) stepped into a world of learning, creativity, and fun during the Total Care+ Event held on March 22nd. It exemplified CIC's commitment to holistic student development, nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. Engaging Workshops to Enhance Student Growth The Total Care+ event kicked off with engaging workshops covering…
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Empty stomachs, full hearts! On April 5 and 6, 160 students at Columbia International College joined forces for the World Vision 30-Hour Famine, raising over CAD 5,000 and the awareness to combat poverty and world hunger. During the famine event, the students fasted for 30 hours and engaged in shelter building, games and various activities to ward off the hunger. The…
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Congratulations to Grade 9 student Gabriella Xie, a rising star of the slopes! At age 14, she’s already achieved her Level 2 Ski Instructor Certification with the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) ！ Before joining CIC, Gabriella dedicated herself to intensive training in China and Switzerland, where she also won medals in various competitions. Now, with her CSIA Level 2…
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Alen Borangali, CIC Class of 2024, shares thoughts about his inspiring journey at CIC since 2021. Alen has been accepted to top Canadian universities, including University of Toronto Computer Science—ranked top 10 in the world by 2020 ARWU. University of Toronto, St. George (Computer Science) University of Toronto, Mississauga (Computer Science) York University (Computer Science (BA)) University of Ottawa (Computer…
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With outstanding academics, rich extracurriculars, and exceptional supplementary applications, many of Columbia International College's Class of 2024 graduates have secured spots at York University's Schulich Business School and the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Business—two of Canada's finest! Congratulations to these bright minds on their incredible achievements! University of Toronto, Rotman Commerce (Commerce) University of Toronto, Mississauga (Management &…
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Ready for the 4-day Good Friday and Easter Long Weekend? As the days get longer and temperatures warm up, it's time to fill your April calendar with joy and friendship! Here's a long list of fun activities to make the most of your days and nights. SLD Activities (Signup will be available on the REACH App) World Vision 30 Hour…
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Ian Lee, an avid digital artist, coding enthusiast, and passionate member of the CIC Robotics team, shares his winning strategy of balancing schoolwork with his creative hobbies, which played a key role in his acceptance to top computer science programs across Canada. University of Toronto, St. George (Computer Science) Brock University (Computer Science) York University (Computer Science) Western University (Computer…
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CIC’s Business Club, along with EPP and DECA students, had the amazing opportunity to attend TechTO, a networking and entrepreneurship conference to bring the growing tech community together across Canada. TechTO's aims to provide access to the innovation economy, develop the technology ecosystem’s unique culture, and give technology leaders shortcuts to success. It hosts technology events monthly, where participants get…
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