Canada has traditionally been a country of immigrants and has a policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. In this vibrant setting, different perspectives are respected and learning together is encouraged.

High Standards

Canada’s high academic standards and rigorous quality control mean that you will get the skills and training necessary to join the workforce and pursue your career goals, with qualifications that are recognized and respected all over the world and equivalent to the United States and other Commonwealth countries.

A High Quality Career

A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate will help you pursue a high-quality career, whether you wish to stay in Canada or return to your home country.

Immigration Opportunities

A Canadian credential opens the door to immigration.

World-renowned universities.

Ontario offers some of the best post-secondary education opportunities in the world, including schools that are leaders in research and innovation such as the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, Western University, McMaster University®, York University® and UOIT.

Quality Secondary Education

The Secondary School Program is based on a credit system. A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a course which has been developed from an Ontario Ministry of Education guideline, and for which a minimum of 110 hours of instructional time has been scheduled. In order to graduate, students must successfully complete at least 30 credits.

* 18 credits are compulsory credits that every student must take.

* The remaining 12 credits are optional credits, which selected from the list of courses available in the school. Optional credits allow students to build an educational program that suits their individual interests and meets university, college, apprenticeship, or work requirements.

Students must also:

• Pass the provincial Secondary School Literacy Test or pass Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC);
• Complete 40 hours of Community Involvement activities;

Close to U.S. opportunities

Ontario’s location close to major U.S. cities such as New York, Boston and Washington allows for personal and career development through internships, student exchanges, post graduate studies and employment opportunities

No public exam for entrance into university.

Students can apply to university with their Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD). Students at Columbia International College can apply directly to university based on their final marks in six pre-university courses.

Our campus is located in a quiet and very safe commercial neighborhood in central Toronto.

 Our excellent location places us close to major shopping malls, dining establishments, and cultural venues. Surrounding with the public Library, Science Center, and one of the largest urban park systems in city, students enjoys the excellent learning atmosphere and the best of the areas offer.