A History of Passion

A History of PassionThe Pursuit of Excellence in Delivering Success

to International Students

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A walk through history

For the past 35 years, Columbia International College has delivered high quality education for students from over 72 countries. Our unique Total Care Education System® has given students solid foundations in learning, developed skills for independent living and provided great opportunities for personal growth. Total Care Education® allows our graduates to excel not only in academics, but also in life.

As we look back on the past years, we are proud of all our staff who’s dedication and commitment contributed to the growth and success of Columbia International College.

“What started as a small independent venture in 1979, with six staff members and nine enrolled students from one country, has now become the largest private junior and senior boarding school in Canada.”

– Perspective Magazine 2013

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A Success Story startsIn 1979…

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1979 The start of a small independent ventureIn 1979, our school was founded in the city of Hamilton under the name of “Columbia Secondary School” . Our first campus was a six classroom school at 360 Mohawk Road West (formerly Mohawk Trail School) which hosted 4 teachers and 9 students from 1 country - Hong Kong.

Mrs. Christine Davis was our first principal, and our current Executive Director, Mr. Clement Chan, was Vice-principal.

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Staff in 1980In 1980, the school grew to an enrollment of close to 100 students. Mr. Rambarran joined the teaching faculty in February 1980.

Mrs. Christine DavisPrincipal (1979 - 1980)

Mr. Clement ChanVice Principal(1979 - 1990)

Mr. Ron RambarranJoined as teacher in February 1980

Mr. Andrew MilneJoined as teacher in September 1980

Mrs. Peggy Frantisak One of our first secretaries

Ms. Marie VentonOne of our first support staff

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ESL teachers in 1980’s Field trip with Mr. Kotecha in the 80’s

Mrs. Phoebe MeijerOur ESL class

Staff room

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Class in 1980’sRecess

Staff Room Our first student from Turkey (first from right)

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1981 Columbia Secondary School

In 1981, Columbia moved to 430 East 25th Street (formerly Burkholder School). It also retained its Mohawk Trail campus as the ESL training facility. Enrollment was around 150 students from 10 countries.Mrs. Mabel Young was appointed Principal. Mr. Harold Mills succeeded Ms. Mabel Young as Principal in 1984.

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Ms. Mable YoungPrincipal(1981 - 1983)

Ms. Mabel Young (from right), Ms. Grace Chan, Dr. Campbell Davis with Mr. Clement Chan and staff at students’ performance in 1981.

Teachers and students in 1981Mrs. Peggy Frantisak Administration Office

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Visit from Mayor Bob MorrowVisit from Mayor Bill PowellVisit from Mr. Larry Grossman, Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in 1985

Field trip to Ottawa with Mr. Chan Kotecha, a long-serving teacher and head of the Business Department in the 80’ s

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Ms. Marianne and her student

Drama Club in 1982 Games Day in 1982 Teachers in 80’s

Mr. John Menzo and his singing club

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By 1988, student enrollment had grown to over 300.To meet the needs of our growing student body, our campus relocated to Westdale at 1033 Main Street West, which is now known as our Maple Building. Parents were requesting better and more comprehensive care for their children - our students. In response to the demand by parents, our first residence was built in 1990 and 200 students were housed in this new facility. The residence included an on-site kitchen and offered meal services that included all-you-can-eat.

Our name was changed from Columbia Secondary School to Columbia International College in 1991.

1988 Relocate to Westdale1991 Rename

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Staff 1995

Our staff grew significantly from 1979 to 1995

Mr. Harold MillsPrincipal (1984 - 1993)

Mrs. Anna ShkolnikPrincipal(1993 - 2007)

Mr. Ron RambarranVice- Principal(1993 - 2007)

Staff 1988

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Drama Performance 2000

Mr. Jim Campbell, Mrs. Dorrette Joseph 1997

Student leaders 1990’s

Talent Show 1989

Mrs. Janet Ara with our first Venezuelan student 1999

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Student making an International quilt to celebrate multiculturalism 2000

Chiristmas Concert 1997 International Open House 1999

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2000 August Ainsliewood Campus openColumbia expanded its academic facilities again in 2000. The Ainsliewood Building became the school’s main teaching facility while the Maple Building houses the ESL Department and the Junior Middle School.

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Staff in 2009Over 250 staff

Staff and Students in 2012Over 1,500 students and 300 staff

Staff and Students in 2001Over 800 students and 200 staff

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Mr. Ron Rambaran and Mr. Don Pheffers at the opening of Ainsliewood’s Student Cafe 2000

Ainsliewood’s main entrance

Student Science Fair 2000

Soccer tournament 2009

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Visit from Sheila Copps, Minister of Multiculturalism and Denis Coderre, Minister of Immigration in May 2003

Teacher Training graduation reception for Thai teachers 2006 Mayor Fred Eisenberger paid a visit to wish students good luck on their final exams 2007

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2012 January Ainsliewood South Wing Expansion

28,000 sq. ft. expansion houses more teaching facilities and leisure space

• Media Lab• Chemistry Lab• Music Room• Drama Room• Classrooms

• Student Lounge with Living Wall• Student Tutorial Centre• Student Piano Practise Rooms• Student Development Office• Outdoor Walking Track• Student Medical Clinic

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Mr. Ron RambarranPrincipal (2008- present)

Mr. Tim Putt Head of senior school(2013-present)

Ms. Denice Garell-TetiHead of Junior School (2008-present)

Mr. Ron Rambarran with student leaders 2011

Campus Safety Team formed

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Media Lab Student Lounge Medical Clinic

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Columbia’s mascot Cicero in the Student Development Office Student Development Office

Living Wall Lounge

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2014 (April) Ainsliewood Front Expansion

Campus Safety Office to welcome all visitors

The entrance is currently under construction Artist’s rendering of the front entrance

New Front Entrance

Opened in January 2014

• Campus Safety Office• Visitors Lounge• Expanded Guidance Office and University Placement Office• Meeting Rooms• University Resource Centre• 2 Modern Art Rooms

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New Centre for Guidance and University Placement Offices

Student Resource Centre for applying to universities Art and sculpture rooms with area for displaying

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Junior Middle School programstarts 2008Recognizing the need to nurture personal strengths and abilities of younger students within a safe and healthy environment that provides academic quality and character building, Columbia established its Junior Middle School (JMS) program in 2008 for students at the grade 7 and grade 8 level.

The JMS program offers our youngest students unique academic programming that emphasizes inquiry and higher-order thinking skills, all while promoting experiential learning and global citizenship.

Personalized care and communication are at the core of the JMS program. As such, communication on student progress, designated houseparents and all-day supervision are essential program components.

Graduates 2009 Graduates 2012

Graduates 2010 Graduation 2013

Graduation 2013Graduates 2011

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Wizard of Oz Performance 2010

Drama Class 2011

Mary Poppins Performance 2013

Art Class 2010Fundraising 2008

Floor Hockey Game 2009

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Our own Leadership and Outdoor Education CentreBark Lake

In 1997, Columbia opened a 700 acre private Leadership and Outdoor Education Centre in Bark Lake to facilitate its leadership and character building programs.

• Located in Haliburton, Ontario • 700 acres of pristine wilderness • Year-round cabins sleep 124 people • Seasonable cabins sleep 204 people • Cafeteria serves fresh and delicious meals daily • Indoor and outdoor meeting areas for group training • Certified high ropes course

Columbia students who retreat to this pristine environment acquire strong leadership skills and develop respect for nature, the environment, other creatures, and themselves.

Bark Lake’s total outdoor leadership experience welcomes Columbia students and leadership groups throughout the year. Groups that visit Bark Lake include: • Student Council Members • Executive Student Leaders • Winter Camp participants • Credit Leadership Course

Summer CampDuring the summer months, Bark Lake is a main attraction for the thousands of international students that enroll in Columbia’s Learn English & Discover Canada Summer Camp program. Along with being immersed in the great Canadian wilderness, summer campers participate in exciting nature and adventure based experiences that teach leadership and team building skills, like archery, canoeing and high ropes.www.barklake.com Facebook: barklake Twitter: @BarkLakeLC

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Instructors:Mr. Freddy Velazquez and Ms. Courtney Cuthbert with Students at Bark Lakeleadership training

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The Evolution of

Residence & Meals Service

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Residence life plays a very important role at Columbia. Residence living allows students to develop social and emotional skills; skills that are critical in university life and their future careers. Our residence programming gives students the tools they need to succeed in the future in a comfortable and safe environment.

1500 Students call Home to:1990 Oak Hall, our first residence opened at 1029 Main Street West.1995 Linden Hall, our second residence opened on Catherine Street.2001 Pine Hall for Boys, our third residence opened on Sanatorium Road.2011 Arkledun Hall, our fourth residence opened on Arkledun Avenue.2012 Pine Hall for Girls, our fifth residence opened on Sanatorium Road, next to Pine Boys.

In total, we provide 1500 residence beds for students to call home.

Oak Hall, the first on Campus residence opened in1990 Linden Hall, second residence opened in1995

Mr. Bo Chan, our first Hall Master served Columbia at Oak Hall in 1990 and retired in 1998.

Residences

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Before we had our own residences, students rented living spaces from local apartments. Mr. Chan visited students in their apartments in the 80’s to ensure they could handle the challenges facing independent living.

Pine Boys opened in 2001. Since then our school has housed boys and girls in different residences Arkledun Hall for boys opened in 2011 Pine Girls opened in 2012

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Pine Girls

Pine Girls Reading Lounge Boys enjoy a social gathering in the Student lounge at Arkledun Hall

Arkledun Hall

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Arkledun Hall

BBQ at Pine Girls Terrace for students’ private parties Indoor swimming pools, Pine Boys Meeting Room, Pine Girls

Sodexo provides demo cooking lessons at Pine Girls Residence to help both male and female students learn independent living skills

Fitness Centre, Pine Girls

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Meals ServiceFrom no meal service toserving 4 meals a day, rain or shineIn 1979, at our first campus on Mohawk Road, we did not provide a meal service, and students did not prepare lunches to bring to school. Instead, they walked to a nearby corner store at Mohwak and Garth to purchase buns, cold cuts and chocolate milk. They would then take these items to the lunch area and prepare sandwiches.

In 1988, after relocating to our Maple Building on Main Street West, Mrs. Judy Cheng and her family operated a snack and meal service counter at the school to facilitate the needs of our students.

In 1989, Columbia began providing students with a professional food services. Currently, Sodexo Food Service prepares over 7500 meals a day to our students and staff.

At Mohawk Road, classrooms also served as the eating area for students.

Cafeteria at East 25th Street 1981

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Linden Hall food service began in 1995

Café with grill and oven serving pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, sushi, sandwiches, panini, salad and soup opened in 2001.

Ainsliewood Cafeteria opened in 2000Oak Hall food service began in 1990

Professional Food Service since 1989In 1990, our first on-campus residence, Oak Hall opened beside the Maple Building, and housed 200 students. The cafeteria was operated by Marriott Food Service which was later acquired by Sodexo. This was the first world class professional food service among international high schools.Now, Sodexo operates 7 on-site kitchens with dieticians, food service directors and an executive chef to meet all the meal service needs of our diverse students from 70 countries. All religious meals and health-related diets are looked after. With 5 residence dining halls and two on-campus cafeterias, Sodexo serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snacks 365 days a year to over 2000 students and staff.

Our first snack counter operated by students in the 80’s.

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Professionals with the highest standards

In 1989, Columbia International College proudly partnered with Sodexo because of our united commitment to the wellness of students and staff.

Sodexo was chosen because it is the leading provider of integrated food and facilities management services in North America. It works with colleges, universities and private education institutions to design, deliver and manage on-site service solutions. Sodexo provides food and hospitality services to 50 million consumers in 80 countries.

Unmatched Quality

For the past 25 years at Columbia, Sodexo chefs have been creating diversified menus that cater to the students’ different needs, lifestyles and cultures. Over 80 different types of soup, main entrées and desserts originating from every continent are available in all our cafeterias at school and in the 5 residences. Healthy food options are served daily to ensure that students eat properly and maintain a balanced diet.

Sodexo also addresses all dietary concerns by preparing kosher meals, vegetarian meals and special meals for sick students.

Award Winning

Sodexo is internationally recognized for delivering the highest standard of quality. In Canada they have been awarded: • Perfect score in Food Safety • Perfect score in Health and Safety measures • Winner of the Double Gold Award for the past 5 years

Sodexo crew serve at a residence special event

Sodexo crew serve at a school event

Sodexo crew demonstrtate at the residence’s Cooking Corner

Sodexo serves monthly international cuisine dinners

Sodexo crew serve at an outdoor BBQ

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Mr. Steven KohrCertified Chef de CuisineExecutive Chef, Columbia International College

Cafeteria, Pine Hall Girls

The Grill in AinsliewoodAinsliewood’s Student Lounge

Partnerships for Quality and Safety 1989 Columbia partners with Sodexo • Operated one cafeteria in the Maple Building for lunch only

Sodexo begins providing meal service in: • 1990 Oak Hall Residence • 1995 Linden Hall Residence • 2000 Pine Boys Residence • 2001 Ainsliewood Building, two difference areas for different cuisine experiences - cafeteria and grill styles • 2011 Arkledun Residence • 2012 Pine Girls residence, making this the seventh cafeteria operated by Sodexo

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Chinese Cuisine

Ms. Courtney and Mr. Lewis at our Canadian Cuisine

African Cuisine

International Cuisine for Friendship and Culture

Columbia’s International Cuisine Dinner is one of our most popular events. Every month a geographic region is selected and students work together as a team to organize a dinner party. Students choose regional entertainment, music, and games while also having a chance to work with the Sodexo Executive Chef to design the meal that will be served. This event is open for all students to participate in, and is a great opportunity to invite friends, learn about different cultures from around the world, and celebrate diversity.

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European Cuisine

Latin American Cuisine

Caribbean Cuisine

South East Asian Cuisine

Mr. Yoo at our Korean Cuisine Middle East Cuisine43

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Series of

Glittering Memories

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Science Labsfrom 1980’s to 2000’s

Mr. Milne as Science teacher since 1980

With the expansion of Ainsliewood Building in2012, Columbia grew to have a total of 6 science labs to better serve student learing.This includes 3 chemistry labs, 1 physic Lab, and 1biology Lab.

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Modern chemistry and science labs were added during the Ainsliewood expansion in 2012.

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Computer Labsfrom Commodore Pet to iMac

Columbia has 7 computer labs which include:

• IBM PCs • iMacs • Internet bandwidth boosting to 10 GB per second

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Multimedia LabOur state of the art multimedia lab opened in 2012.

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CIC in Motionfrom 1980’s to 2000’s

1980’s~1990’s

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Prom King’s & Queens from left to right2009 Mr. Oliver Barrera & Miss Ksenia Fillippova2011 Mr. Reagan Eve & Miss Veronika Latkina2012 Mr. Matthews Honotjipto & Miss Irene Zhou2013 Mr. Nihal Singh & Miss Rose Lu2014 Mr. Mohamed Khalifa & Miss Anna Chubakova

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Fashion at CICfrom 80s to 2000’s

Mr. Rambarran at a school party 1986

Mr. Rambarran, students in a fashion show 1987 Hot Korean fashion style in 1985

Fashion show 1985

CIC in Fashionfrom 1980’s to 2000’s

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Prom 2013

Staff at 2013 Prom

Prom 2014Prom 2014

Mr. Freddy Velanzquez - International Fashion show 2013

Prom 2013

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Basketball team in 1980’s Basketball team in 1980’s

Soccer game with Mr. Milne in 1979 at school back field

Games Day in 1980’s

Sport Activitiesfrom 1980’s to 2000’s

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Varsity Soccer Team and members of Hamilton Police 2006Ping Pong tournament 2007

Female Basketball Team 2008

Eagles Cup Basketball Champions 2014

Cheerleading Squad 2009

Storms Cup Varsity Champions 2014 Varsity Soccer Team 2012

Track and FieldTeam 2009

Dr. Newman and School Choir singing National Anthem at AHL Hockey game 2008

Varsity Basketball team with the Canadian National Junior Team 2011

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Contributions to Our Community Community Partners for over 30 years

• Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories• Beasley Neighbourhood Association• Buttons and Bows Easter Parade• Chilly Half Marathon• CIBC Run for the Cure for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation• City Kidz Gift of Christmas• Crime Stoppers• Dundas Cactus Festival• Dundas Cactus Festival Parade• Earth Day Events• Fix Our World Festival• Food4Kids• Free The Children (JMS)• Good Shepherd’s Christmas Store• Greenbelt Harvest Picnic• Hamilton Music Awards• Hamilton Spring Sprint for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada• Hamilton Victory Gardens• Hamilton Women’s Shelter• Hamilton’s Kids-Fest• Hike for Hospice• Hoops for Heart for the Heart and Stroke Foundation• Lively Dragon Boat Races• Living Rock Ministries• Mac Kids Walk & Wheel for Miracles• MADD Canada• Meals on Wheels Food Drive• Mountain Kidz Klub• Movember Foundation Canada• MS Walk for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada• Off the Streets Festival• Operation Christmas Child• Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society• Ride to Conquer Cancer• Road 2 Hope Marathon• Ronald McDonald House• Santa Claus Parade• Santa Race• Shalom Village’s Hannukah Hustle• Stop the Hunger • Terry Fox Run for the Terry Fox Foundation• The Salvation Army• Treasure Venture Festival• Walk for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)• Walkathon for McMaster Children’s Hospital• Wellwood Walk/Run• Wesley Urban Ministries• Wizard World Fun Park• World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine

Every year students at Columbia donate tens of thousands of hours to better their local and global communities.Columbia students develop the strong character traits while they participate in a wide variety of community service events and activities. These events range from student led initiatives to large awareness campaigns.Our students make a difference!

30 Hours Famine 2014

McMaster Children’s Hospital 2013 Walk-a-Thon for McMaster Children’s Hospital 2014

Replay for Life 2014

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Sodexo Food Drive 2013

Students and teachers at the City Arts Festival 2013

World Vison Canada 2014Heart & Stroke Foundation 2014JMS Adopt-A-Village Program

Terry Fox Run 2012

Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton 2014

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Lighting up our

35 Years of Brilliance

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Dr. Edgar, Kee-Wang YuenAssociate ProfessorUnited College, Hong Kong

Mr. Roger TongVice President,Engineering and Operations,AsiaSat

After graduating from Columbia, Dr. Kee-Wang Yuen returned to Hong Kong to pursue higher education. While working towards his Ph.D, Mr. Yuen held the position of Editor-in-Chief of two well-recognized Chinese business-oriented magazines Mingpao and Hong Kong Commercial Daily.

Mr. Tong is in charge of the Engineering and Operations Departments at AsiaSat. He has over 30 years experience in the satellite and telecommunications industry and has worked in Canada, mainland China and Hong Kong.Mr. Tong has held various senior management positions at COM DEV

Our GraduatesOur Distinction He currently works as an assistant Professor

of Social Sciences and Humanities at United College, Hong Kong and was a founding member of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong.

Class of 1980• Ph.D from Beijing University• M.Phil from Chinese University of Hong Kong• B.A from University of Windsor

Class of 1981• Doctor of Business Administration degree (pending) University of New Castle, Australia• MBA (Gold Medalist) Wilfrid Laurier University• M.Eng of McMaster University• Bachelor in Computer Engineering (First Honour)

International, Allen Telecom Corporation and Mark IV Industries.Prior to joining AsiaSat in March 2008, Mr. Tong was the Technical Consultant to Telesat Canada where he was responsible for various satellite programmes.

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Dr. Timber YuenAssistant ProfessorMember of the McMaster Experiential Learning Task ForceB. Tech. Automotive & Vehicle Technology Program

Dr. Ken Seng TanUniversity Research Chair ProfessorDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial ScienceUniversity of Waterloo

Dr. Conrad, Hong-wai TangAssociate Professor,Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics,Hong Kong Polytechnic University

After designing and building automation equipment for 15 years, Timber joined the B. Tech. team at McMaster University as an assistant professor in July 2011. The course materials he designs are always a nice balance between theory and practical knowledge. With industrial applications in mind, Timber employs insightful in-class demonstrations and

Dr. Ken Seng Tan is a prominent figure in the world of Actuarial Sciences. After completing his education at Columbia, he remained in Canada where he went on to study and work at the University of Waterloo. He is currently a

Dr. Conrad Hong-wai Tang graduated from Columbia in 1981and has since become an influential decision maker in Hong Kong for disputes relating to land boundaries and land surveys. He is heavily involved in the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), serving as a member in many of its divisions, including:

Class of 1981• LLM from City University of Hong Kong 2010• PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2002• BSc. Eng. from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, 1987• M.Eng. from University of New Brunswick, Canada, 1990

Class of 1988• 1998 Ph.D. (Statistics) University of Waterloo• 1993 M.Math (Actuarial Science) University of Waterloo• 1992 B. Math (Hons. Actuarial Science) University of Waterloo

Class of 1988Ph.D. “Control of Robotic Fixtureless Assembly”, Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University (1998)M. Eng. “Adaptive Force Control for Robotic Disk Grinding”, Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University (1991)B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University (1989)

• Council Member (since 1999), Land Survey Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)• Appeal Tribunal Panel Member, Buildings Ordinance (2009 – 2012)• Member of the Board of Education, HKIS (2006 - 2008) • Member of International Editorial Board, Surveying and Built Environment, HKIS (since 2005)

professor of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo and is a member of Canada’s Research Chair in Quantitative Risk Management.

interesting lab experiments to engage the students in learning.

In his spare time, Timber likes to play with audio systems. He is especially interested in tuning loud speakers. He also manages and runs the sound systems for his church.

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Mr. Nana BrenuCreative Designer, 1981Fashion Label in Milan, Italy

Ms. Yvonne Adderley ScieskaPresident/CEO, Media Ink

Class of 2000• Bachelor’s Degree, Latin American and Caribbean Studies McGill University• Parsons School of Design Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design• Master Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design, Istituto Marangoni Master• Associate Fashion Designer, Giancesare Conca Studio• Creative Designer of fashion labels 1981

Upon the recommendation of a family friend, Yvonne enrolled at Columbia in 2002 to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. As a result of her CIC education, she was accepted to five universities and attended the University of Guelph-Humber where she received an Honour Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Media Studies and later a Specialization Diploma in Journalism.

Ms. Sasha-Kay GilzeanBarristerAttorney-at-Law

Sasha-Kay Gilzean successfully graduated Columbia International College in 2002 and thereafter attended the University of Toronto, Mississauga, from which she holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Political Science. Her studies brought her to the United Kingdom where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Durham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Training for the Bar from the BPP University College.

Originally from Accra, Ghana, Nana enrolled in Columbia International College’s Pre-University Program in 1999. Whilst at Columbia, he was a member of the Prefects and actively involved in student life.

He continued his education at McGill University, completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Latin American Studies and later went on to study fashion design at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York. While studying at Parsons, he interned for brands such as Armani Exchange and John Varvatos. After graduating from Parsons, he completed a Master’s Program at the

Class of 2003• Honours B.A. – University of Guelph-Humber

Class of 2002• Honours B.Sc. – University of Toronto• LLB - University of Durham• BPTC – BPP University College• Graduated from Columbia - 2002

She was admitted to practice as a Barrister in England and Wales in October 2011 and admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in Jamaica in October 2012. She currently practices as an Associate Attorney-at-Law at the firm Nunes, Scholefield, DeLeon & Co. in Kingston, Jamaica.She is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, the Bar Council and the Jamaica Bar Association. Her areas of practice are Real Estate, Estates and Trusts. In her spare time, she organises and participates in a voluntary literacy project for elementary school children.

world renowned Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy. Upon completion of his program he was hired by GianCesare Conca Studio. Currently, Nana Brenu is the Creative Director for 1981, a Ghanaian modern contemporary fashion label based in Milan.

In 2013 he was among the 7 fashion designers selected from the African Continent by Samsung Africa to create a collection for their AMAZEAFRICA project which was showcased during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa in Pretoria, South Africa.

Currently, Yvonne works in the Bahamas, for the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, otherwise known as ZNS she also own the small public relations firm, Media Ink. Yvonne believes CIC was the institution that truly created the foundation for her success.

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Mr. Jacky Jie Xie TanSinger

Class of 2007• Studied at University of Toronto (Rotman School of Business)• Runner-up in 2009’s Golden Bell Chinese Music Award

Jie Xi Tan originally from the city of Shenzhen in south China. He attended Columbia from 2005-2007 and was heavily involved in the school’s music scene. During the sutdy at the University of Toronto, Jie Xi focused on his music career and quickly became a popular singer-songwriter in China. In 2010, he won fourth place in China’s Super Boy Singing Competition - a popular reality TV talent show in China. Nicknamed the “Folk Music Prince of China,” he is a successful creative singer-songwriter and actor and is a very influential figure in Chinese pop culture. He recently played the lead role in two Chinese film, Lemon (2012) and Mark of Youth (2013). His first album, Lai Xiao Sheng, was released last year (2013) and has had great commercial success.

Ms. Dumebi Andrea IyamahCreative Director and Founderof Andrea Iyamah fashion line

Ms. Shari MoxeyLawyer

Class of 2011• Studying at McMaster University• Creative Director and Founder of Andrea Iyamah fashion line• She has been featured in various local and international fashion shows

Andrea Iyamah graduated from Columbia in 2011 and is currently continuing her post-secondary education at McMaster University. During her time at Columbia, she founded her own fashion company with the support of family and friends, which included her sisters Somkele Iyamah (model/actress) and Oby Iyamah (Founder of Camouflage Makeup Artisty). She currently serves as the Creative Director and Founder of her brand, Andrea Iyamah, and often juggles her time between being a full-time student and also a full-time business owner.

Class of 2006• LL.B Honours, University of Bristol, (Bristol, England) - 2009• Bar Vocational Course, University of the West of England (Bristol, England) – 2010• LL.M (with Merit), University of London - 2010• Graduated from Columbia - 2006

Shari Moxey attended Columbia from 2005- 2006 and credits her success to the teachers and administration that helped her excel in her studies. After graduating from Columbia as an Ontario Scholar, Shari continued her education at University of Bristol (Bristol, England) where she studied law and graduated with an LL.B Honours degree. Shortly after, she was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of Middle Temple (London, England), and later admitted to the Bahamas Bar. Shari currently works as an attorney in the Civil Department at the Office of The Attorney General in Nassau, Bahamas.

Jiexi Tan and CIC Band, 2007 (3rd from right)

Jiexi Tan’s autographed album for Mr. Lawlis, calling him Father Lawlis

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Graduation 1981

Mrs. Christine Davis, Principal at graduation 1981 Vote of Thanks from graduate Ms. Joan Chan 1981

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1982

Mr. Clement Chan, Mrs. Mable Young with graduates

Graduation Dance

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1986

Graduation ceremony and reception party 1986

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1997

1998

Guest SpeakersDr. David Aktinson President, Brock UniversityDr. Luke ChanProfessor, McMaster University

Key Note Address

Vote of Thanks from the student representative of class 1997

Mr. Chan and Mrs. Shkolnik pay tribute to Mr. Bo Chen, the first Hall Master during his retirement after 9 years of service at Columbia

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20th Anniversary, 1999Graduation and GalaMay 21, 1999

Mr. CL Tan, Director of Overseas Admissions with Mrs. Julie Tan, Admission Officer

Key Note SpeakerDr. Peter George

Mrs. Pauline Kan (middle), Director of Overseas Admissions Mr. Clement Chan, with Hamilton Mayor Rob Morrow at the graduation gala

20th Anniversary, 1999Graduation and GalaMay 21, 1999

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Open House and ReceptionApril 10, 1999

Welcome to the party! To foster food relations with the local Hamilton community and as an expression of appreciation, the students and staff of Columbia International College welcome local Hamilton residents and visiting dignitaries to their special 20th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE for fun, food and good fellowship.

Mr. Jim Campbell at the open house reception

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30th Anniversary 2009

Mr. Chan, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Rambarran with Ms. Qiu Di Zhang, Valedictorian and Ms. Lucy Ndirangu, Vote of Thanks

Graduation and ReceptionMay 27, 2009

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Mr. Chan with Columbia’s former principals and Ms. Grace Chan on the right

Hamiltion Mayor Bob Bratina

Anniversary GalaSeptember 30, 2009

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2010-2012

Keynote Speaker Dr. Serge D’Alessio, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Math, The University of Waterloo, Graduation 2010

Keynote Speaker Dr. Patrick Deane, President and Vice Chancellor, McMaster University, Graduation 2011

Keynote Speaker Dr. Martin Singer, Dean, Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, Graduation 2012

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Graduation 2010

Graduation 2012

Mr. Patrick Fernando gives a speech after being recognized for his lengthy service to Columbia, ending his dedicated contributions in our University Placement Office.

Graduation reception 2010

Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina 2011 Dr. Cam Davis with Ms. Inna Filina, Valedictorian 2011

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2013

Keynote SpeakerDr. Ian GouldenDean, Faculty of MathUniversity of Waterloo

Keynote SpeakerMr. Richard LevinRegistrarUniversity of Toronto

Parents and delegations from around the world attended the ceremony Mr. Chan and Mr. Rambarran led the procession into the graduation venue

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Mr. Ron Rambarran with TEC students who completed the exchange program at Columbia, May 2013

Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina at the brunch reception

Miss Rowa EI-Tohami, Graduate 2013 who is now studying at Columbia University, New York

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Operating on our unique Total Care Education System® , over the past 35 years, Columbia International College continues to grow and become Canada’s largest boarding high school.

Along with being Canada’s largest, we have also made history as Canada’s first in many other aspects.

Canada’s First:• Dedicated overseas admissions office for a Canadian high school in Hong Kong (1979)• Boarding school to own a Leadership Centre for Leadership Training and Character Building programs - a 700 acres large outdoor education camp (1997)• International student enrollment over 1000 in a private boarding school (2005)• Private boarding school to provide over 1000 residence beds (2011)• High school to provide an on-line report card for international parents to review their children’s daily attendance and performance at school (2000)

Our Numberssince 1979

Number of Grduates who Entered University

University Enrollment in 2013 University Entrance Scholarships

1989 91 students1995 122 students 2000 330 students2005 470 students2008 501 students2009 591 students2010 612 students2011 745 students2012 854 students2013 902 students

Top 8 Universities 62.5%Other Canadian Universities 36.9% USA 0.3%UK 0.3%

2008 $2,000,0002009 $1,700,0002010 $2,200,0002011 $2,400,0002012 $3,800,0002013 $4,800,000

Canada’s First with universities:First high school in Canada to partner with : • McMaster University and with designated scholarships in 1995• University of Waterloo and with designated scholarships in 1998• York University and with designated scholarships in 2007• University of Toronto and with designated scholarships in 2013

Canada #1• Largest admittance of our graduates to University of Toronto by any school in Canada• Largest admittance of our graduates to University of Waterloo, Faculty of Mathematics by any school worldwide

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Student Enrollment

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1979 6 staff1999 120 staff2009 250 staff2012 300 Staff2014 400 staff

1979 1 Country1981 10 Countries1985 15 Countries1990 16 Countries1997 22 Countries1999 25 Countries2004 44 Countries2009 59 Countries2011 70 Countries2014 70 Countries

Meals Service ProvidedResidence Accomodations

1979 0 meals1990 223,600 meals2010 426,133 meals2011 653,156 meals2012 1,256,192 meals2013 1,591,639 meals

1979 0 bed1990 226 (Oak Hall opened)1995 516 (Linden Hall opened)2001 899 (Pine Hall Boys opened)2011 1,023 (Arkledun Hall opened)2012 1,500 (Pine Hall Girls opened)

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Founded Education Alliance @Hamilton, 1996 with Mohawk College and McMaster University

Partnership with University of Waterloo since 1998Partnership with McMaster University since 1998

University Partners®

Best Pathway to the Top with our University Partners®

University of Alberta

Designated Entrance Scholarships 4×$4,000

TOEFL waived for Columbia graduates with 80%+ in Pre-U (G12) EnglishDual Admission

Dual Admission 580/237 TOEFL requirementGuaranteed Admission

Designated Entrance Scholarships 4×$3,500Entrance Scholarships are renewable each year up to a maximum of four years

Designated Entrance Scholarships10 ×$2,000

Brock University McMaster University University of Toronto

Partnership with Brock University since 2007

With our graduates’ excellent record of success over the years, Columbia has established a University Partners® program which provides advantages that are only available exclusively to our graduates.Top universities want to attract more Total Care® graduates by offering exclusive

partnerships. Currently 8 top Canadian universities have formalized their partnership with Columbia International College, making our University Partners® the largest and most extensive program of its kind in Canada.

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Partnership with York University since 2007 Partnership with Western University since 2008 Partnership with University of Toronto since 2013

No TOEFL required for Columbia graduates with Pre-U English mark of 70%+

580/237 TOEFL requirementGuaramteed Admission

No external English Proficiency requirement (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) for Columbia graduates with 3U and 4U English marks of 75%+

Dual Admission

Designated Entrance Scholarships 2×$2,000

Designated Entrance Scholarships 4×$3,000

Designated Entrance Scholarships 3×$1,000more than published UWO scholarships

Designated Entrance Scholarships 2×$1,000from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

University of OntarioInstitute of Technology University of Waterloo Western University York University

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