Spring INTO YOUR FUTURE Celebrating 80 years of Excellence
This is Canada How many oceans does Canada border? What is the capital city of Canada? Name four Canadian musicians How many people live in Canada? Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada? In terms of land area, how does Canada rank in the world? 28 million 34 million 40 million 1 st 2 nd 3 rd
VANCOUVER, BC
History • Founded in 1936. • Columbia College is Canada’s oldest international college. • Located in downtown Vancouver, the college has prepared thousands of young adults for entry into some of the leading universities in Canada.
Programs University Transfer Program • 1st & 2nd year university courses Associate Degree Program • Completion of two years of university coursework High School Program • Grades 10, 11, 12 Academic English (ESL) • Program
University Transfer University Transfer Program offers • first and second year university courses for transfer to major universities across Canada and the United States. Many possible course combinations • exist within 6 program areas: Business Communication Computer Science Engineering Arts Science
Associate Degree Program Associate of Arts Degrees • General Arts • Business Administration • Economics • Psychology • Mass Communication Associate of Science Degrees • General Science • Computer Science • Mathematics
Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree
BC Transfer Guide • BCCAT Agreement • 100% guaranteed transfer of credits between all colleges and universities in the province of British Columbia • This agreement is specific to the province of British Columbia within Canada • For more information, please see www.bctransferguide.ca
UBC/SFU Fast Facts • • Top 2 Universities in Canada (after U of T) Top 10 University in Canada • • Top 20 Public Universities in the world Top 250 Universities in the world. • • 62,900 +students, (14,000 + international) 35,000 + students • • The most international university in North America 8 Faculties offering more than 100 programs • • 18 faculties and 14 schools offering 255 programs Number 1 Comprehensive University in Canada • • Celebrated 100 th (centennial) year in 2015-2016 Top 75 Computer Science Program in the world • • #1 in Canada for Business and Management studies Top 100 Business Schools in the world • and 38 th in the world (2018) Has one of the biggest and oldest Co-Operative • Educated 3 Canadian Prime Ministers programs in North America
Transfer To UBC Over 80 years cooperation with UBC • Our counsellors provide students specific assistance with UBC application, i.e. UBC Sauder School. – The A.J. Mouncey Scholarship is awarded annually to a Columbia College student who transfers to UBC. The – size of the award itself varies. Columbia College students acceptance rate into UBC is higher than overall direct • undergraduate acceptance rate. Overall is 30% vs Columbia College 70-80%% (based on the 2011-2018 number) – Columbia College transfer students had a higher degree-completion rate at UBC. • Our students 77.3% vs Average rate 73.5%. –
High School Program Columbia College offers a number of excellent, academic high school programs, at the Grade 10, 11 & 12 level: Senior Secondary Program • Accelerated Secondary • Program (for students below 18 years) Adult Secondary (for students • 18 years and over) University Preparatory • Program
Academic ESL Program • 5 levels: High Beginner to Advanced • 6 entry dates • Minimum program length – 7 weeks • Full time – 23 hours/week • Part time - 10, 15 or 20 hours/week • Super intensive – 30 hours/week
Where have our students transferred to? • The University of British Columbia • Simon Fraser University • University of Victoria • McGill University • University of Toronto • University of Alberta • University of Manitoba
Advantages of studying at Columbia College • Small class sizes (average 35 students) • Extensive academic and personal support to students • Excellent transfer rate to BC universities • Vibrant, international student body. Columbia College has over 58 nationalities on campus! • New additional high school located across the main campus • Lower tuition fees
Academic Requirements for Admission University Transfer & Associate Degree Programs Enter on Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) • SMA - Average of 60% in 4 academic subjects • A level – 3 A level subjects with D • IB – Diploma or Certificate accepted
Academic Requirements for Admission High School Program Enter on completion of Grade 9,10, or 11 (or equivalent) • 60% average in 4 academic subjects • O Level: 5 academic subjects with C
Supporting Application Documents • Application form • Application fee of $200 CAD • Passport bio-page • Grade 9,10, 11 and 12 final transcripts • IELTS/TOEFL scores if applicable
Entry Dates • Three academic intakes per year : January, May and September. • Although CC does not insist on a deadline, we encourage you to ensure that you have sufficient time to receive a study permit to begin studies for a particular semester.
Homestay • Live with a Canadian family of your choice. • $900/month, with custodianship. • $825/month, without custodianship. • Minimum 2 month commitment. • Private room, shared/private bathroom, with 3 meals/day provided.
Fees (in Canadian $) Application Fee $200 CAD Tuition and Fees per year $15,600 CAD * Based on 10 courses (30 credits) X$520 per credit Living expenses $15,000 CAD
How much do I save?
What our Students say
Spring Treshia Gunardi Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Marketing Tel: + 604 683 8360 INTO YOUR FUTURE Email: tgunardi@columbiacollege.ca Web: www.columbiacollege.ca
Recommend
More recommend
