Columbia International College

Introduction

Located in Hamilton, 40 minutes’ drive form Toronto, Columbia International College is the largest boarding school in Canada and well-known for international students from all around the world. Especially, there are partnerships program with top universities in Canada such us University of Toronto, Waterloo university, McMaster university,… Furthermore, there will always be Vietnamese ministry supported on campus.

                                                        Largest boarding high school in Canada

Type of school: Private, largest boarding high school in Canada

Established in: 1979

International students: 1800 students from more than 70 countries. Vietnamese students are around 50.

Strength: more than 500 teachers and assistants.  There is Vietnamese ministry supported on campus.

Address: 1003 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4P3, Canada(Map)

Website: https://www.cic-totalcare.com/

 Location

• Located in Hamilton, 40 minutes’ drive form Toronto
• 45 minutes’ drive from Toronto/Pearson international airport
• A friendly, safe and multi-cultural city

CIC’s Special

A comprehensive education addresses the development of of students’ needs including:

• Academic
• Social
• Emotional
• Physical

This is a 24/24 total care system in the classroom and in the dormitory.

CIC’s Education Program

From grade 9 to grade 12: Subjects/ Courses belong to Ontario’s highschool system

• Credits system – a credit is a passed subject
• A customized high school program for students to choose from personal interests and desired future program at university.
• Balance and fair assessment: average score = 70% in-class work and homework + 30% exams/ final project
• Students graduated from CIC are awared Ontario’s high school certificate which is recognized by all universities over the world

CIC’s Strength

Among Canadian’s highschools, Columbia International College has the largest number of university partners:

• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• McMaster University
• University of York
• Western University
• University of Ottawa
• Ontario Tech University
• Brock University

Students graduating from CIC can enjoy CIC’s partner university offers

CIC’s Activities

• Practicing leadership skills
• Sport/Club
• Public activities
• School Events
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Model United Nations

Fee

• Tuition: 24,000 CAD/ year (8 course)
• Dormitory: 10,000 CAD/ year
• Meals: 10,000 CAD/ year (26 meals/ week)
• Admission fee: 300 CAD
• Student healthcare insurance 735 CAD/ 10 months

Modern and convenient dormitory

                                                                                                          CIC's dormitory

• 5 dormitories with 1500 beds
• Different dormitories for boys and girls
• 24/7 dormitory receptionist
• 7 days per week nurse and mental-wellbeing consultant service
• 365 days per year canteen and dormitory service for students

Shorten the distance

• Each family will have a contact person
• Update parents on students’ academic results and activities
• Provide personalized support to students with the involvement of parents
• Enhance communication between the Comprehensive Care Team and CIC’s ASEP monitoring program

Admission period

• August: Fall Intake (3-4 credits)
• October: Special Intake (English, Maths or EAP)
• January: Winter Intake (3-4 credits)
• March: Special Intake (English, Maths or EAP)
• May: Summer Intake (1-2 credits)
• June-August: Summer Camp