Columbia International College is the largest and most diverse boarding school in Canada. However, bigger does not always mean better—it must be combined with a genuine commitment to be the best. That is why our mission is to deliver a world-class living and learning experience to every student that passes through our doors. Columbia International College is committed to providing excellent student-centered service. We know that meeting the needs of all our students will help us build trust and confidence within our school community. Our corporate values are compatible with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to complying with Ontario's standards to provide accessible service to all our students, parents, and guests, including those with a disability.
Columbia is the only school to use the Total Care Education System®, which tailors programs to meet each student's unique needs. Age-appropriate residence programming, academic support, and leadership programs help students become responsible global citizens and proud university graduates.
In 2019, Columbia graduates earned $7 Million in scholarships to attend some of the world's most prestigious universities. More than a dozen of these universities have signed on as official "university partners," offering special awards and guaranteed admission to Columbia grads.
Students benefit from excellent facilities, enthusiastic and highly qualified teaching staff, innovative programming, and the kind of personalized attention that helps them learn, grow, and accomplish their highest goals. Our unique Total Care Education System® offers excellent support for each student's academic, social, emotional, and physical needs, helping them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Columbia International College, established in 1979, is Canada's largest boarding school, focused exclusively on providing students from around the world the highest quality education possible. We opened our Bark Lake campus in the beautiful wilds of northern Ontario, three hours north of Toronto, in 1997. The 283-hectare lakeside property is used as a year-round leadership training facility where students challenge themselves physically and mentally under certified outdoor instructors' guidance.
We believe that genuinely caring about our students helps strong foster values and a sense of character and instills them the courage to pursue their dreams. Based on our commitment to our students' well-being, health, and success, and to realize our vision to be the world's most caring school, we created the Total Care Education System. Our mission is to deliver peace of mind for parents and foster student success. Unique to Columbia International College, the Total Care Education System is designed to nurture international students in four areas essential to their growth and achievement.
The Columbia International College programs are all designed for one thing: helping your child grow to their full potential in an environment that is safe, caring, and stimulating. From grade 7 through to when they graduate with their Ontario Secondary School Graduation diploma, the TOTAL CARE EDUCATION SYSTEM® ensures that their full Academic, Social, Emotional, and Physical needs are addressed begin university well-prepared, balanced and ready for success.
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