Columbia International College

Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1979, Columbia International College (CIC) is the largest private boarding university-preparatory school in Canada. CIC has an exceptional record of student success with 100% of graduates accepted into universities and colleges both in Canada and worldwide, 72% of whom have been accepted into the top 8 universities in Canada. There are several key advantages offered by CIC which distinguishes the institution from other private international boarding schools in Canada. CIC practices a “Total Care” system in which each student receives education programming personalized to their individual needs. CIC’s university partners including University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto (Mississauga), McMaster, York, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Brock University & Cape Breton have offered top graduates from the school CIC-specific scholarships, which students can receive in addition to all other regular scholarships and awards for which students may qualify. The school’s location is also key as CIC is conveniently situated an hour from Toronto, Canada’s financial and entertainment centre, in what is considered Ontario's manufacturing hub. This location provides students and graduates with ample opportunities for summer jobs, post-graduate employment, and internships at top companies in the business, tourism and manufacturing sectors.

學院及學系: University Preparatory Program/Foundation Program (Grade 12), High School Program (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12), Junior High School Program (Grades 7 - 8), ESL (English as a Second Language) Program, English and Camp Program

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Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1979, Columbia International College (CIC) is the largest private boarding university-preparatory school in Canada.  CIC has an exceptional record of student success with 100% of graduates accepted into universities and colleges both in Canada and worldwide, 72% of whom have been accepted into the top 8 universities in Canada.

There are several key advantages offered by CIC which distinguishes the institution from other private international boarding schools in Canada. CIC practices a “Total Care” system in which each student receives education programming personalized to their individual needs.  CIC’s university partners including University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto (Mississauga), McMaster, York, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Brock University & Cape Breton have offered top graduates from the school CIC-specific scholarships, which students can receive in addition to all other regular scholarships and awards for which students may qualify. The school’s location is also key as CIC is conveniently situated an hour from Toronto, Canada’s financial and entertainment centre, in what is considered Ontario's manufacturing hub.  This location provides students and graduates with ample opportunities for summer jobs, post-graduate employment, and internships at top companies in the business, tourism and manufacturing sectors.

Key facts

• Located in Hamilton, the 3rd-largest city in Southern Ontario which is culturally diverse, safe and friendly.
• CIC welcomes 1,745 international students from 73 countries. Top nationalities are from Asian countries (at 50%), followed by African and Eastern European countries.
• The school’s academic programs include University Preparatory Program/Foundation Program (Grade 12), High School Program (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12), Junior High School Program (Grades 7 - 8), and ESL Summer Camp.
• CIC’s esteemed Canadian university partners include Acadia University, University of Alberta, Brock University, University of Toronto (Mississauga), McMaster University, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, York University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Cape Breton University.

Advantages from University Partners

• Over 38 designated university entrance scholarships for CIC graduates.
• Dual admissions.
• Conditional Letter of Acceptance.
• Special Acceptance requirements.

School Facilities

• Safe and secure residence buildings, monitored by Campus Safety 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Residences and cafeterias are open 365 days a year.
• Door to door school bus from residences to school.
• Separate boys' and girls' boarding residences.
• Legal custodianship is offered at no extra charge to meet Canada's immigration requirement for boarding students less than 18 years of age.
• Designated multilingual liaison staff assists parents to communicate with teachers and other school departments. Parents will be constantly informed of their child's every day life and academic performance.
• Offered through the Student Development Office, all students are expected to take part in the Residence Life Program which is designed to assist high school students in the achievement of their academic, social, emotional and physical success.
• Our University Placement Office assists students with scholarships and university applications.

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The school’s academic programs include University Preparatory Program/Foundation Program (Grade 12), High School Program (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12), Junior High School Program (Grades 7 - 8), and ESL Summer Camp.

CIC’s esteemed Canadian university partners include Acadia University, University of Alberta, Brock University, University of Toronto (Mississauga), McMaster University, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, York University, University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Cape Breton University.

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Located in Hamilton, the 3rd-largest city in Southern Ontario which is culturally diverse, safe and friendly.

CIC welcomes 1,745 international students from 73 countries. Top nationalities are from Asian countries (at 50%), followed by African and Eastern European countries.