International Boarding School in Ontario, Canada

Columbia International College, Ontario:
Columbia International College is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational secondary school in Hamilton, southern Ontario. Founded in 1979, Columbia International College is the largest private international university-preparatory school in Canada, and offers a first class high school program with boarding facilities. Courses are developed in accordance with the academic requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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Columbia is a unique and progressive school, specifically organized to prepare international students for entry into the colleges and universities in Canada, U.S.A., U.K., and Australia by provising a highly recognised AP Program of post-secondary level courses and examinations. Columbia International College guarantees to deliver the finest quality learning environment for international students. With Columbia's Total Care Education SystemR, we create a supportive atmosphere that gives peace of mind to parents across the world.

- Boarding Program
- High School Program (Grades 9-12) followed by the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- University Transfer (AP) Program
- Pre-University Program

Dedication:
Columbia International College is one of the top private boarding preparatory schools in North America. Columbia's unique Total Care Education™ offers international students the unique experience of living and learning in an environment dedicated to the highest level of academic and personal achievement.

Our residence life and programs are designed to teach our students independence, perseverance and teamwork which enable them to live happy and successful lives. Guided by ASEP assessment results, we tailor the students' meals, room placement, residence services, and residence programs.

Canadian educational institutions are dedicated providers of high quality and universally recognized education and are especially dedicated to providing students with educational experiences that best meet their needs.

For the past several years, 100 per cent of their Pre-U graduates have been accepted into a wide range of prestigious universities and colleges both in Canada and world wide. With this excellent record of success, Columbia International College has been able to establish close ties with a growing number of post-secondary education institutions, forming the University PartnersR and Education Alliance.

In accordance with our ASEP (Academic, Social, Emotional & Physical) approach, we believe that in addition to academic learning, it is essential to build students’ characters through leadership training and experiential enrichment in order for them to excel in today’s competitive world. It is Columbia’s desire to foster a supportive and motivating environment for character building.

Through its relationships with Canadian institutions such as Acadia University, Brock University, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, and Mohawk College, Columbia International College is able to provide significant benefits to its students.

As an international representative of Canadian education, the CEC Network fully supports programs such as University PartnersR as they promote stronger relationships among Canadian institutions. These co-operative efforts ensure a productive learning environment and high standard of education for students who choose Canada as their destination.