A History of Passion
A History of Passion
The 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 starts In 1979‌
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1979 The start of a small independent venture In 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 1980
In 1980, the school grew to an enrollment of close to 100 students. Mr. Rambarran joined the teaching faculty in February 1980.
Mrs. Christine Davis Principal (1979 - 1980)
Mr. Clement Chan Vice Principal (1979 - 1990)
Mr. Ron Rambarran Joined as teacher in February 1980
Mrs. Peggy Frantisak Mr. Andrew Milne Joined as teacher in September One of our first secretaries 1980
Ms. Marie Venton One of our first support staff
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Mrs. Phoebe Meijer Our ESL class
Staff room
ESL teachers in 1980’s
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Field trip with Mr. Kotecha in the 80’s
Recess
Class in 1980’s
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. Mabel Young (from right), Ms. Grace Chan, Dr. Campbell Davis with Mr. Clement Chan and staff at students’ performance in 1981.
Ms. Mable Young Principal (1981 - 1983)
Mrs. Peggy Frantisak Administration Office
Teachers and students in 1981
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Field trip to Ottawa with Mr. Chan Kotecha, a long-serving teacher and head of the Business Department in the 80’ s
Visit from Mayor Bill Powell 12
Visit from Mayor Bob Morrow
Visit from Mr. Larry Grossman, Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in 1985
Ms. Marianne and her student
Drama Club in 1982
Mr. John Menzo and his singing club
Games Day in 1982
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1988 Relocate to Westdale 1991 Rename 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.
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Our staff grew significantly from 1979 to 1995
Staff 1995
Staff 1988
Mr. Harold Mills Principal (1984 - 1993)
Mrs. Anna Shkolnik Principal (1993 - 2007)
Mr. Ron Rambarran Vice- Principal (1993 - 2007) 15
Talent Show 1989
Drama Performance 2000
Mr. Jim Campbell, Mrs. Dorrette Joseph 1997
Student leaders 1990’s
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Mrs. Janet Ara with our first Venezuelan student 1999
Chiristmas Concert 1997
International Open House 1999
Student making an International quilt to celebrate multiculturalism 2000
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2000 August Ainsliewood Campus open Columbia 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 2009 Over 250 staff
Staff and Students in 2001 Over 800 students and 200 staff
Staff and Students in 2012 Over 1,500 students and 300 staff
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Soccer tournament 2009
Ainsliewood’s main entrance
Mr. Ron Rambaran and Mr. Don Pheffers at the opening of Ainsliewood’s Student Cafe 2000 20
Student Science Fair 2000
Teacher Training graduation reception for Thai teachers 2006
Mayor Fred Eisenberger paid a visit to wish students good luck on their final exams 2007
Visit from Sheila Copps, Minister of Multiculturalism and Denis Coderre, Minister of Immigration in May 2003
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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
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• Student Lounge with Living Wall • Student Tutorial Centre • Student Piano Practise Rooms • Student Development Office • Outdoor Walking Track • Student Medical Clinic
Mr. Ron Rambarran with student leaders 2011
Campus Safety Team formed
Mr. Ron Rambarran Principal (2008- present)
Mr. Tim Putt Head of senior school (2013-present)
Ms. Denice Garell-Teti Head of Junior School (2008-present)
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Media Lab 24
Student Lounge
Medical Clinic
Living Wall Lounge
Columbia’s mascot Cicero in the Student Development Office
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2014 (April) Ainsliewood Front Expansion
New Front Entrance The entrance is currently under construction
Artist’s rendering of the 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
Campus Safety Office to welcome all visitors
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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 program starts 2008 Recognizing the need to nurture personal strengths and abilities of younger students within a safe and healthy environment that provides academic quality Graduates 2009 and character building, Columbia established its Junior Middle School (JMS) program in 2008 for students at the grade 7 and grade 8 level.
Graduates 2012
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.
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Graduates 2010
Graduation 2013
Graduates 2011
Graduation 2013
Fundraising 2008
Art Class 2010
Wizard of Oz Performance 2010
Drama Class 2011
Mary Poppins Performance 2013
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Our own Leadership and Outdoor Education Centre Bark 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 Camp During 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 Lake leadership training
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The Evolution of
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Residences 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 1995 2001 2011 2012
Oak Hall, Linden Hall, Pine Hall for Boys, Arkledun Hall, Pine Hall for Girls,
our first residence opened at 1029 Main Street West. our second residence opened on Catherine Street. our third residence opened on Sanatorium Road. our fourth residence opened on Arkledun Avenue. our fifth residence opened on Sanatorium Road, next to Pine Boys.
In total, we provide 1500 residence beds for students to call home.
Mr. Bo Chan, our first Hall Master served Columbia at Oak Hall in 1990 and retired in 1998.
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Linden Hall, second residence opened in1995
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 35
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Pine Girls
Arkledun Hall
Pine Girls Reading Lounge
Boys enjoy a social gathering in the Student lounge at Arkledun Hall
Sodexo provides demo cooking lessons at Pine Girls Residence to help both male and female students learn independent living skills Fitness Centre, Pine Girls
BBQ at Pine Girls Terrace for students’ private parties
Indoor swimming pools, Pine Boys
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Meals Service From no meal service to serving 4 meals a day, rain or shine In 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.
At Mohawk Road, classrooms also served as the eating area for 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.
Cafeteria at East 25th Street 1981 38
Professional Food Service since 1989 In 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.
CafĂŠ with grill and oven serving pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, sushi, sandwiches, panini, salad and soup opened in 2001.
Oak Hall food service began in 1990
Linden Hall food service began in 1995
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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.
Sodexo crew serve at a school event
Sodexo crew serve at an outdoor BBQ
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.
Sodexo crew demonstrtate at the residence’s Cooking Corner
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 serves monthly international cuisine dinners 40
Cafeteria, Pine Hall Girls
Mr. Steven Kohr Certified Chef de Cuisine Executive Chef, Columbia International College
Ainsliewood’s Student Lounge
The Grill in Ainsliewood
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 41
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.
African Cuisine
Ms. Courtney and Mr. Lewis at our Canadian Cuisine
Chinese Cuisine 42
Caribbean Cuisine
European Cuisine
South East Asian Cuisine
Latin American Cuisine
Mr. Yoo at our Korean Cuisine
Middle East Cuisine 43
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Series of
Glittering Memories 45
Science Labs from 1980’s to 2000’s
With the expansion of Ainsliewood Building in 2012, 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.
Mr. Milne as Science teacher since 1980
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Modern chemistry and science labs were added during the Ainsliewood expansion in 2012.
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Computer Labs
from 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 Lab
Our state of the art multimedia lab opened in 2012.
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CIC in Motion from 1980’s to 2000’s
1980’s~1990’s
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2000’s
Prom King’s & Queens from left to right
2009 Mr. Oliver Barrera & Miss Ksenia Fillippova 2011 Mr. Reagan Eve & Miss Veronika Latkina 2012 Mr. Matthews Honotjipto & Miss Irene Zhou 2013 Mr. Nihal Singh & Miss Rose Lu 2014 Mr. Mohamed Khalifa & Miss Anna Chubakova
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Fashion CIC CIC inatFashion from 80s to 2000’s from 1980’s to 2000’s
Fashion show 1985
Mr. Rambarran at a school party 1986
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Mr. Rambarran, students in a fashion show 1987
Hot Korean fashion style in 1985
Staff at 2013 Prom
Prom 2013
Mr. Freddy Velanzquez - International Fashion show 2013
Prom 2013
Prom 2014
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Sport Activities from 1980’s to 2000’s
Basketball team in 1980’s
Basketball team in 1980’s
Games Day in 1980’s
Soccer game with Mr. Milne in 1979 at school back field
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Varsity Soccer Team and members of Hamilton Police 2006
Varsity Basketball team with the Canadian National Junior Team 2011
Ping Pong tournament 2007
Dr. Newman and School Choir singing National Anthem at AHL Hockey game 2008 Female Basketball Team 2008
Eagles Cup Basketball Champions 2014
Cheerleading Squad 2009
Storms Cup Varsity Champions 2014
Track and Field Team 2009
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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
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Replay for Life 2014
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
Students and teachers at the City Arts Festival 2013
Sodexo Food Drive 2013
Terry Fox Run 2012
Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton 2014
JMS Adopt-A-Village Program
Heart & Stroke Foundation 2014
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Lighting up our
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Our Graduates Our Distinction
Class of 1980
• Ph.D from Beijing University • M.Phil from Chinese University of Hong Kong • B.A from University of Windsor
Dr. Edgar, Kee-Wang Yuen Associate Professor United College, Hong Kong
After graduating from Columbia, Dr. KeeWang 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.
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 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) 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 Mr. Roger Tong and Hong Kong. Vice President, Engineering and Operations, Mr. Tong has held various senior management positions at COM DEV AsiaSat
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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.
Dr. Conrad, Hong-wai Tang Associate Professor, Department of Land Surveying and GeoInformatics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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 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:
• 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)
Class of 1988 Dr. Ken Seng Tan University Research Chair Professor Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science University of Waterloo
• 1998 Ph.D. (Statistics) University of Waterloo • 1993 M.Math (Actuarial Science) University of Waterloo • 1992 B. Math (Hons. Actuarial Science) University of Waterloo 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
professor of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo and is a member of Canada’s Research Chair in Quantitative Risk Management.
Class of 1988 Dr. Timber Yuen Assistant Professor Member of the McMaster Experiential Learning Task Force B. Tech. Automotive & Vehicle Technology Program
Ph.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) 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
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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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 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. Mr. Nana Brenu Creative Designer, 1981 Fashion Label in Milan, Italy
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
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.
Class of 2002
• Honours B.Sc. – University of Toronto • LLB - University of Durham • BPTC – BPP University College • Graduated from Columbia - 2002
Ms. Sasha-Kay Gilzean Barrister Attorney-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.
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.
Class of 2003
• Honours B.A. – University of Guelph-Humber 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. Yvonne Adderley Scieska President/CEO, Media Ink
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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.
Class of 2006
Class of 2007
• 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
Ms. Shari Moxey Lawyer
• 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 singersongwriter 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.
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. Mr. Jacky Jie Xie Tan Singer
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
Ms. Dumebi Andrea Iyamah Creative Director and Founder of Andrea Iyamah fashion line
Andrea Iyamah graduated from Columbia in 2011 and is currently continuing her postsecondary 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.
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 64
Vote of Thanks from graduate Ms. Joan Chan 1981
1982
Mr. Clement Chan, Mrs. Mable Young with graduates
Graduation Dance 65
1986
Graduation ceremony and reception party 1986
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1997
Key Note Address
1998
Vote of Thanks from the student representative of class 1997
Guest Speakers Dr. David Aktinson President, Brock University Dr. Luke Chan Professor, McMaster University
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 67
20th Anniversary, 1999 Graduation and Gala May 21, 1999
Key Note Speaker Dr. Peter George
Mr. CL Tan, Director of Overseas Admissions with Mrs. Julie Tan, Admission Officer
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Mrs. Pauline Kan (middle), Director of Overseas Admissions
Mr. Clement Chan, with Hamilton Mayor Rob Morrow at the graduation gala
Open House and Reception April 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 Graduation and Reception May 27, 2009
Mr. Chan, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Rambarran with Ms. Qiu Di Zhang, Valedictorian and Ms. Lucy Ndirangu, Vote of Thanks 70
Anniversary Gala September 30, 2009
Hamiltion Mayor Bob Bratina
Mr. Chan with Columbia’s former principals and Ms. Grace Chan on the right 71
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 72
Graduation 2010
Graduation reception 2010
Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina 2011
Dr. Cam Davis with Ms. Inna Filina, Valedictorian 2011 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 2012 73
2013
Keynote Speaker Dr. Ian Goulden Dean, Faculty of Math University of Waterloo
Keynote Speaker Mr. Richard Levin Registrar University of Toronto
Mr. Chan and Mr. Rambarran led the procession into the graduation venue 74
Parents and delegations from around the world attended the ceremony
Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina at the brunch reception
Miss Rowa EI-Tohami, Graduate 2013 who is now studying at Columbia University, New York
Mr. Ron Rambarran with TEC students who completed the exchange program at Columbia, May 2013
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Our Numbers since 1979
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)
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
Charts University Enrollment in 2013
University Entrance Scholarships $5,000,000
UK Universities $4,000,000
US Universities Other Canadian Universities
$3,000,000
Top 8 Universities
$2,000,000
2008 $2,000,000 2009 $1,700,000 2010 $2,200,000 2011 $2,400,000 2012 $3,800,000 2013 $4,800,000
$1,000,000
0
Top 8 Universities Other Canadian Universities USA UK
62.5% 36.9% 0.3% 0.3%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Number of Grduates who Entered University 1000
1989 1995 2000 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
800
600
Graduates Admitted to the University of Toronto in 2013
437
Graduates Admitted to the University of Waterloo in 2013
242
400
200
0
76
1988 1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2013
91 students 122 students 330 students 470 students 501 students 591 students 612 students 745 students 854 students 902 students
2,000
Student Enrollment
Residence Accomodations
Meals Service Provided 2000000
1500
1,500 1200
1500000
900
1,000
1000000 600
500
500000
300
0
1979
1980
1979 1980 1981 1988 1999 2012 2014
1981
1988
1999
2012
0
2014
9 students 100 students 150 students 200 students 600 students 1300 students 1700 students
1979
1990
1979 1990 1995 2001 2011 2012
1995
2001
400
70
350
40 30 20 10 0
1979 1981 1985 1990 1997 1999 2004 2009 2011 2014
1979
1990
1979 1990 2010 2011 2012 2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
0 meals 223,600 meals 426,133 meals 653,156 meals 1,256,192 meals 1,591,639 meals
Faculty & Staff members
80
50
0
2012
0 bed 226 (Oak Hall opened) 516 (Linden Hall opened) 899 (Pine Hall Boys opened) 1,023 (Arkledun Hall opened) 1,500 (Pine Hall Girls opened)
Nationalities
60
2011
1979 1981 1985 1990 1997 1999 2004 2009 2011 2014
1 Country 10 Countries 15 Countries 16 Countries 22 Countries 25 Countries 44 Countries 59 Countries 70 Countries 70 Countries
300 250 200 150
1979 1999 2009 2012 2014
100 50 0
1979
1999
2009
2012
6 staff 120 staff 250 staff 300 Staff 400 staff
2014
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University Partners® 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
Founded Education Alliance @ Hamilton, 1996 with Mohawk College and McMaster University
Partnership with McMaster University since 1998
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.
Partnership with University of Waterloo since 1998
Partnership with Brock University since 2007
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) English Dual Admission 78
Brock University
McMaster University
Designated Entrance Scholarships 10 ×$2,000
Designated Entrance Scholarships 4×$3,500 Entrance Scholarships are renewable each year up to a maximum of four years Dual Admission
University of Toronto
580/237 TOEFL requirement Guaranteed Admission
Partnership with York University since 2007
University of Ontario Institute of Technology Designated Entrance Scholarships 2×$2,000
No TOEFL required for Columbia graduates with Pre-U English mark of 70%+
Partnership with Western University since 2008
University of Waterloo
Partnership with University of Toronto since 2013
Western University
Designated Entrance Scholarships 4×$3,000
Designated Entrance Scholarships 3×$1,000 more than published UWO scholarships
580/237 TOEFL requirement Guaramteed Admission
No external English Proficiency requirement (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) for Columbia graduates with 3U and 4U English marks of 75%+
York University Designated Entrance Scholarships 2×$1,000 from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Dual Admission
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