Why FIND Columbia College? YOUR
RUNNING START Start University Before You Finish High School
VOICE SMALL CLASSROOMS SIZE
20-35
Students per class
STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN
60
Countries
OUR STUDENT BASE IS
95%
International students
ABOUT US
FAST TRACK GRADUATION
3
Semesters per year
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Safe. Vibrant. Diverse. Columbia College High School provides a strong pathway to many of Canada's leading universities, including the University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the University of Victoria (UVic). With a rigorous academic foundation and personalized support, our graduates are well-prepared to thrive at top post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world. Our five-storey, 73,000-square-foot campus is conveniently located just east of downtown Vancouver, only a short walk from the SkyTrain. Students enjoy easy access to the city's vibrant culture, beautiful parks and world-class amenities while studying in a safe, welcoming environment!
AN INTENTIONAL TIMELINE TO UNIVERSITY High School Graduation
Transferable University Credits
Running Start is a dual credit pathway designed for motivated high school students. These courses are dual credit, meaning: They count toward your high school graduation They become university credits that you carry forward toward your future degree Through our trimester system and Running Start pathway, students can: Complete Grades 10–12 in as little as 2 years Meet the requirements to graduate with a BC Dogwood Diploma Earn up to 21 transferable university credits before graduation. That’s nearly a full year of university - already completed!
MOCK ACADEMIC PROGRESSION: SOCIAL SCIENCES Semester
Courses
Requirements Met
Semester 1 Fall /September
English 10 Math 10 Science 10
Language Arts 10 Math 10 Science 10
Semester 2 Winter/January
Semester 3 Summer/May
Semester 4 Fall/September
Semester 5 Winter/January
Semester 6 Summer/May
90% ACCEPTANCE TO TOP CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES Continue into Columbia College’s University Transfer programs or apply to top universities with transferable university credits already completed.
Semester 7 Fall/September
English 11 Social Studies 10 Math 11 LTE 10 + NME 10
English 12 Science 11 Social Studies 11/12
ADST CLE 10 Elective 1 LTE 12
PHE 10 Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4 UT 1 UT 2
CLC 12 UT 3 Optional UT 4
Language Arts 11 Social Studies 10 Math 11 LTE 10 + NME 10
Language Arts 12 Science 11 Social Studies 11/12
ADST CLE Elective 1/4 LTE 12
ACHIEVE MORE. SAVE MORE. Compare Tuition Fees: High School + 1st Year University
OUR RUNNING START PROGRAM TUITION FEES
PHE 10 Elective 2/4 Elective 3/4 Elective 4/4 Academic 12 1/3 + UT Credits Academic 12 2/3 + UT Credits CLC 12 Academic 12 3/3 + UT Credits Completion of Dogwood
24 months
Senior Secondary 10, 11, 12 (13 courses)
$33,280
7 courses in 1st year university
$13,440
$46,720
TOTAL
VS
TRADITIONAL PATH
36 months
TUITION FEES Semester 8 Winter/January
Semester 9 Summer/May
Total
Additional semester as needed
N/A
Additional semester as needed
N/A
20 courses
80 credits
Senior Secondary 10, 11, 12 (20 courses)
$51,200
7 courses in 1st year university
$13,440
TOTAL
$64,640
UT Course Suggestions for Social Sciences ANTH 110, ARTH 100
GEOG 100, 104, 111
PSCI 100, 101
ASIA 110, 120, 131
HIST 110, 120
PSYC 110
YOU SAVE
CMNS 110, 130
PHIL 101, 102, 113
SOCI 110
CRIM 100, 135, 150
ECON 101, 103, 105
$17,920
Lower tuition. Same university credits. Fast-track graduation.