Columbia International College

Columbia International College is the largest and most diverse boarding school in Canada. But bigger doesn’t always mean better—it must be combined with a true commitment to be the best. That’s why our mission is to deliver a world-class living and learning experience to every student that passes through our doors.

Columbia is the only school to use the Total Care Education System®, which tailors programs to meet the unique needs of each student. Age-appropriate residence programming, academic support and leadership programs help students become responsible global citizens and proud university graduates.

Our vision is to be the world’s most caring school. Our Mission is to deliver peace of mind for parents and foster student success. Columbia International College is one of Canada’s top private boarding and university preparatory schools. The reason is simple: Columbia staff and teachers work passionately as a team to provide world-class education and living experiences for our students.

Columbia International College is committed to providing excellent student-centered service. We know that focusing on 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 and 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 Secondary School is founded in 1979 in Hamilton as a university prep and ESL school