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International Boarding School in Ontario, Canada

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Columbia International College:
Columbia International College is the largest private junior and senior boarding high school in Canada. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, Columbia believes in the individuality of each student and tailors its resources to effectively meet the unique academic, social, emotional and physical (ASEP) needs of our students. As a result, 100 per cent of our students since 1995 have received admission to top universities worldwide, many with scholarships.

Columbia at a Glance :

Photo of International Boarding School in Ontario, Canada- The largest private junior and senior boarding high school in Canada
- Registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1979
 - Highly qualified teachers; 40% hold a PhD or Master's Degree, many with overseas teaching experience
 - Official Test Centre for:
        *Princeton University ETS authorized centre for iBT TOEFL
        * University of Michigan MELAB
        * Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
        * Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT)
       * Advanced Placement Exam (AP)

Our Students
- We welcome 1,700 international students from 73 countries
- 100% of our graduates have been accepted to top universities in Canada and worldwide, many with scholarships
- Over 72% of graduates are accepted into the top 8 Canadian universities each year
- Low student-teacher ratio of 20:1
- Our graduates receive special offers from our University Partners® and Dual Admission partnerships in Canada and the U.S.A
        -Over 30 designated University Entrance Scholarships for our graduates
        -Waived or reduced TOEFL scores for international students
        -Extended deadline for applications

Our Facilities
- Safe and secure buildings, monitored by Campus Safety
- 6 separate residences for boys and girls
- Residence Masters on duty 24/7 ensuring students' safety
 -24/7 CCTV and access controlled door system in all residences

Record of Success:

Since 1995, 100 per cent of our students, have received admission to top universities worldwide, many with scholarships.

Admission  into  Top  Universities (2013)
- 437 admitted to University of Toronto
- 242 admitted to University of Waterloo
- 190 admitted to McMaster University
- CAD $4,800,000 earned in University Entrance Scholarships
- 70% of graduates admitted to top 8 Canadian universties

University Partners®:

With our graduates’ excellent record of success over the years, Columbia has established a University Partners® program which provides advantages that are only available exclusively to our graduates. University Placement Counsellors work diligently with the top universities to:
-  Maintain and expand the admission advantages from our University Partners® program
- Increase the number and amount of scholarships offered to Total Care® graduates 

Our eight Canadian University Partners® include:
- University of Alberta
- Brock University
- McMaster University 
- University of Toronto, Mississauga
- University of Ontatrio Institute of Technology 
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- York University

Email: Contact Us

Address: L8S 4P3, Hamilton, Ontario , Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-08-19 were from:

NEW JERSEY, USA; Silver Spring, Maryland, USA; Goiânia, Brazil; Brindisi, Italy; and more.
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Branksome Hall, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Branksome Hall is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a Residence Program for students in Grades 8-12.. Established in 1903, we are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and our curriculum also meets and exceeds the requirements of the Province of Ontario. Graduates receive both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and the IB Diploma.

Boarding takes place in a caring environment for girls in Grades 8–12. About 70 students, from more than a dozen countries, live in our Residence Center. Our talented faculty comprises of over 120 talented, committed women and men, many with IB and international teaching experience, and graduate degrees.

Branksome is located on a picturesque 13-acre campus in the heart of Toronto, in the residential neighborhood of Rosedale. The school is within walking distance of the University of Toronto, public transit, libraries, theatres and the vibrant intersection of Yonge and Bloor streets.
Day & Boarding School Programs for Girls:

- Day Programs: Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12
- Residence Program: Grades 8-12
- Primary Years Program (Junior K-Grade 6)
- Middle Years Program (Grades 7-10)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (Grades 11-12)
Edu-inter French Immersion Homestays, Quebec
Courses / Programs
• Edu-inter provides homestay programs with a local Quebec French-speaking family for a full language immersion experience for high school students ages 13-17. Please note that this is not a residential school program.

• Our Academic Year in French Program (10 months) and our High School Experience Program (3-6 months) aim to provide students with an in-depth French language immersion experience and the opportunity to attain a high level of fluency.

• Students are completely immersed into a local high school program, live with a French-Canadian family and participate in cultural activities and excursions.

• Quebec City is the only major city in Canada with a 100% French-speaking environment, making it the ideal place to learn French.
High School French immersion programs for teenagers ages 13-17:

• Academic Year in French Program: This program lasts 10 months from the end of August to the start of June.

• High School Semester Experience Program: This program lasts 3-6 months.

• Summer Bridge Program: This program aims to prepare students for the academic year program.

• All programs include homestay accommodation with a local French speaking host family.
Bishop's College School, Quebec
Courses / Programs
Bishop's College School (BCS) is a private, co-ed, day and boarding school for grades 7-12 located in Sherbrooke, in southern Quebec. We offer ESL for grades 7-10 and almost 80% of our students are boarders from over 20 different countries. For 175 years, we have been challenging students to find their potential academically, athletically, artistically and personally.

At the heart of BCS is our academic program. We teach students to think critically, creatively and independently. Here, students study in a dynamic bilingual and multicultural environment, one that is collaborative and grounded in timeless values while benefiting from the latest technology and educational innovations.

Located in the Lennoxville borough of Sherbrooke QC Canada our campus is a unique blend of historic architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, comprised of 26 buildings and set on 262 acres, including playing fields and woodlands.
Co-educational Private Boarding School Programs:

- Grades 7-12
- University Placement courses
- French/English Bilingual Option program
- Duke of Edinburgh Award program
- Active Cadet program
- ESL for International Students

School features include:
- Small class sizes
- Safe & secure 262-acre campus
- Internationalism
- Experienced & qualified faculty
- Wireless campus
Pickering College
Courses / Programs
Pickering College is a co-educational independent day (JK-12) and boarding school (Grades 7-12) located on a beautiful 42 acre campus in Newmarket in southern Ontario, just 25 miles north of downtown Toronto. We provide boarding facilities for Canadian, American and international students. 100% of Pickering graduates go on to post-secondary education.

Pickering College is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and is rooted in more than 169 years of tradition and values based education. With an enrollment of nearly 300 “day” students and almost 100 “boarders” who come from more than 20 countries around the world - Pickering College is intimate in size, yet global in perspective. We offer a 24-hour supervised boarding program that includes supervised study time and a full activity program.

We offer a secure and nurturing environment that helps each student develop the vision, confidence and leadership skills to help make the world a better and more beautiful place. We aim to be a leader in education and to inspire individuals to meet high standards for lifelong growth and learning.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programs:
- Day Programs (Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade)
- Boarding School (Grades 7-12):
- University Preparation program
- Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum

Subjects include:
Enhanced Math, Science, Business Studies, History, Languages, ESL (English as a Second Language), Physical Education, Dramatic & Visual Arts....

- High Performing Student program
- Elite Skating program
- Outstanding Leadership, Communication, Technology, Film and Music programs
St. George's School, Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Located just 15 minutes south-west of Downtown Vancouver BC, St. George's School is a world class university preparatory school for boys, with day options for Grades 1-12, and boarding for Grades 8-12.

With 1150 students, 120 of whom are boarders from over 18 countries worldwide, St. George's School has achieved international prominence as one of the top day and boarding institutions in Vancouver.

Our mission is to inspire our students to become fine young men who will shape positive futures for themselves, their families, and the global community.

Since 1930, we have provided our students with a challenging and supportive environment within which to discover and grow their own unique “seeds of destiny.”
University Preparatory School for Boys:
- Day school (Grades 1-12)
- Boarding options (Grades 8-12)
- Junior School - Grades 1-7
- Senior School - Grades 8-12

Academic Subject areas include:
- Social Studies
- Science
- Physical Education
- Music
- Mathmatics
- Language Arts
- Health & Career Education (HACE)
- French
- Drama
- Art...
Canadian Independent College
Courses / Programs
Canadian Independent College (CIC) is a co-educational, university-preparatory college and boarding school in Ontario, Canada, providing a caring and inclusive learning environment for students in Grades 9-12. CIC represents excellence in preparing students for entrance into Universities and Colleges throughout the world. We emphasize the development of each student to his or her potential in terms of intellectual, ethical, physical, and social qualities.

Our well-qualified staff and administration are committed to academic excellence. In addition, students are assisted to balance academic, extracurricular and social pursuits within a disciplined and nurturing environment. Our vision is that each student will succeed in global multi-dimensional, multicultural competition at universities and colleges around the world.

Canadian Independent College is located in the Waterloo region, just five minutes drive to the University of Waterloo and Sir Wilfred Laurier University. The College is also located near the University of Guelph, Universities in Toronto, McMaster University, the University of Western Ontario and many more. The closest cities are Kitchener and Waterloo and Pearson International Airport is an hour's drive to the school.
Co-educational Secondary School Boarding Programs:

- High School (Grades 9 -12)
- Pre-University (English & French Programs)
- University Transfer Programs
- Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
- Summer Camps (under 17 years of age)
- Winter Camps
- Exchange Student program
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
- French Bilingual Classes