Author: Harvey Jiang
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Fashion Show – A Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Welcome to the Spirit Week at Columbia International College, the most diverse private school in Canada! It’s one of the many events celebrating multiculturalism and diversity at Columbia. At the annual Fashion Show held on Sep 28, Students and staff of all different races walked down the runway and showed off colorful outfits representing their…
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JMS Students Put On Alice In Wonderland Jr
After four months of preparations and rehearsals, the Junior Middle School at Columbia International College held a performance called Alice In Wonderland Jr on June 8th. Head of Junior Middle School Denice Garell-Teti could barely contain her excitement when she introduced the play to the audience including parents flying from overseas to attend the JMS…
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600 Graduates Turn The Tassels At CIC May Graduation
Video: CIC 2018 May Graduation Ceremony 21:50 Processional and Choir 33:50 Principal’s Address 43:50 Keynote Speech 54:55 Diploma Presentation 1:53:20 Awards and Scholarships 2:15:55 The Valedictory Address 2:28:50 Vote of Thanks 2:38:35 Remarks from Executive Director 2:48:45 Cap Tossing 2:51:30 Recessional On Thursday, May 16th, Columbia International College (CIC) celebrated over 600 May graduates with…
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Columbia Celebrates Student Achievements In A Big Way
At Columbia International College (CIC), student achievements are celebrated in a big way. On April 25th, Columbia held an award ceremony to recognize those who truly excel in extracurricular activities and character building. Hosted by Student Development, the ceremony is a bi-annual tradition that highlights the exceptional contribution of our students to the CIC and…
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CIC Students Shine at New York Model UN
During Mar 16-18, Columbia International College delegates tried their hands at the Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) for the third consecutive year and displayed remarkable debating, presentation and conflict resolution skills throughout the simulations. The three-day annual event held at the UN Headquarters in New York City attracted over 2,500 students from all…
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Best Things To Do In March
March is coming! It could be warm and breezy today and bone-chilling tomorrow. So, we’d remind all the students to dress for the weather, eat well and keep fit. Aside form your regular routines, the Student Development Office is offering a slew of exciting activities in March – community service, sports, special meals, movies… Each…
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Campus Tours Help With Your University Decisions
It’s late February now and university offers are arriving in a matter of just weeks! Many students will be facing a pleasant challenge: to pick one from multiple offers. In order to help them make the final choice, the University Placement Office (UPO) have arranged an array of university tours in March and April. University…
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Spirit Week Unites CIC Community
Spirit week is back! This biannual tradition features four unique dress-up theme days: pajama, jersey, cultural and wacky. The fun starts every morning before class. You can play hilarious games that will add some excitement to your day. Students and teachers as well are getting dressed in probably the most outlandish outfits or dazzling costumes…
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Columbia Acknowledged for Ensuring Student Safety and Wellness
On January 13th, 2018, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto held a forum on Chinese students’ safety and wellness in Canada. Columbia International College, The University of Toronto, and a select educational associations were acknowledged for their tremendous contributions to ensure students’ overall health and safety. Zhuang Yaodong, the acting…
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How I Scored 9.0 in IELTS Listening and Reading?
“Relax and don’t stress out” – it’s a simple but useful exam tip from Justin Wong, a Grade 12 student at Columbia International College who scored Band 9 in both Listening and Reading in his first IELTS attempt in Dec 2017. He spent a total of two days preparing for the exam and achieved a…