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Columbia College - Vancouver

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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 1800students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Telephone
  • +1 604 683 8360
  • Fax
  • +1 604 682 7191
  • Address
  • 438 Terminal Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 0C1

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Vocational school-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Columbia College’s Associate Degree Programs are offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education of British Columbia.
    - Columbia College’s Senior Secondary Program is certified by the Province of British Columbia
    - Columbia College is incorporated as a Non-Profit Society under the Societies Act of British Columbia.
    - Columbia College has met the EQA eligibility requirements as set by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education.
    - Columbia College’s English for Academic Purposes Program is accredited by Languages Canada.

Columbia College - Vancouver About the

  • Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as Canada’s longest established international not-for-profit college. Thousands of Canadian and international students have completed their qualifications at Columbia College and used these as a platform for successful university careers.Over the years, Columbia College has consistently been one of the top three providers of international students to the University of British Columbia. Columbia College also sends large numbers of students to Simon Fraser University, Vancouver’s other major university.Columbia College is an independent charity that offers first and second-year university level courses that can lead to a Columbia College Associate Degree and are fully transferable to local universities. Columbia College also offers High School programs, including a British Columbia Ministry of Education Certified Senior Secondary Program and an English for Academic Purposes Program that is accredited by Languages Canada.

Conditional admission


ETC

  • Columbia College participates in the BC Transfer System as overseen by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT). Within this system BC universities guarantee that they will grant transfer credit for specific courses taken at colleges. Universities across Canada and the United States will normally grant similar transfer credits for courses taken at Columbia College. Most universities in Canada have signed the Pan-Canadian Protocol on the Transferability of University Credits and are committed to maximizing the portability of university credits. Receiving institutions in other provinces will evaluate and assign transfer credit upon application.

    In 2007, the coordinating bodies of the Transfer Systems in BC and Alberta (BCCAT and ACAT respectively) signed the British Columbia/Alberta Transfer System Protocol to provide assurance to students transferring between institutions in BC and Alberta that they will “receive transfer credit for courses or programs they have successfully completed where the content/outcomes are demonstrably equivalent to those offered at the institution to which they transfer.” Under the terms of this agreement, Columbia College courses will normally be awarded transfer credit by universities in Alberta, just as they are in BC.

    New transfer information is added throughout the year. For complete up-to-date transfer information, including transfer of Columbia College courses to BC universities, see the BC Transfer Guide.

Programs

Course Information

  • The Columbia College English Language Centre (ELC) is for students wishing to improve their English in an academic setting. Students in the ELC have full access to Student Services and college facilities. Programs are offered part-time or full-time (25 hours a week), and cover core skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing, plus additional elective courses.

    Programs start six times per year with a minimum program length of seven weeks. Once you progress beyond English 097, you can begin registering in high school and university-level programs, and advance further into high school and university-level English.

    Students do not need to submit external language scores, as Columbia College offers its own language tests. Our Language Programs are proudly accredited by Languages Canada.

    Program Start Dates & Levels
    There are six start dates per year, and the minimum program length is seven weeks. All new students take a placement test before starting classes, and are placed at one of the following levels:

    English 094 (Upper Beginner)
    Improve communication skills through systematic speaking and listening practice.
    Develop basic grammar patterns and high-frequency vocabulary for everyday contexts.
    Engage with other international students to gain experience in a Canadian school setting.
    English 095 (Intermediate)
    Extend vocabulary and knowledge in grammar through thematic units.
    Begin learning about writing in academic contexts.
    Develop independent reading skills and extend guided reading speed and fluency.
    English 096 (Upper Intermediate)
    Enhance critical thinking and organizational skills.
    Develop academic writing strategies and awareness of form.
    Participate in field trips and projects which augment target grammar and content.
    English 097 (Advanced)
    Enroll in a choice of skills-based electives.
    Prepare for future academic success.
    Expand composition skills into full-length essays.
    Co-register in an university or high school course (see an advisor for details).
    Each level is normally completed within 14 weeks although some students may complete a level within seven weeks.

Course Information

Schedule 14 Weeks Course Level 4
Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-02
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Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 200
Tuition
14 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 4,413
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
    Take up to 60 credits at first and second year level at Columbia College and then transfer those credits to any university in British Columbia and across Canada. You will graduate with a degree from the university to which you transferred.

    British Columbia has the smoothest college-to-university transfer system in Canada. Advantages of studying at Columbia College’s university transfer program include:

    Same courses and quality as a university.
    Columbia College instructors are personable and supportive with weekly office hours available to meet students requiring extra help.
    Small class sizes mean personal attention to each student and a closer relationship with instructors and classmates. Students will see a higher GPA as a result.
    Tuition fees are lower for the same courses as a university.
    Columbia College charges the same tuition per credit, regardless of faculty.

    Bachelor of Arts - University Transfer
    Bachelor of Science - Business - University Transfer
    Bachelor of Arts - Communication - University Transfer
    Bachlelor of Science - Computer Science - University Transfer
    Bachelor of Science - Engineering - University Transfer
    Bachelor of Science - University Transfer


    Transfer to BC Universities of Your Choice

     

     

     

     

    University Transfer Options

     

     


     

     

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 60.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Reading: 19.0, Min Writing: 19.0, Min Listening: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Writing: 6.0)
    Min Duolingo English Test Score: 100

Course Schedule

2025-01-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 200
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 16,050
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Associate of Arts
    Associate of Arts - Business Administration
    Associate of Arts - Economics
    Associate of Arts - Mass Communication (CMNS)
    Associate of Science
    Associate of Science - Computer Science
    Associate of Science - Mathematics
    Associate of Arts - Psychology

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 60.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Reading: 19.0, Min Writing: 19.0, Min Listening: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Writing: 6.0)
    Min Duolingo English Test Score: 100

Course Schedule

2025-01-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (CAD)$ 200
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(CAD)$ 16,050
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Home Stay
    $925 (Monthly)

Surrounding Area

  • Students enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Vancouver, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, as well as one of its cleanest and safest. Despite the modern urban setting of the city itself, Vancouver is enveloped in a natural setting of extraordinary mountains, lush forested areas and the North Pacific Ocean.

    Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where a morning can be spent on the beach, with the same afternoon spent enjoying snow sports less than 30 minutes away. This is one of the reasons why Vancouver is so frequently ranked in the top 10 most desirable cities to live in the world. Public transport makes exploring and commuting to and from your studies simple and safe, with frequent and well situated bus routes and SkyTrains running from dawn until dusk.

Facilities

  • Health care costs in Canada can be very expensive. Columbia College requires you to have at least $1,000,000 of medical insurance during your time as a student to protect you against illness or injury. Coverage must begin when you pay for your initial tuition and be valid until the last day of your program.

    Guard.me
    As a Columbia College student, you are automatically enrolled in Guard.me Insurance for urgent care medical concerns. Guard.me insures you for up to five million Canadian dollars. Guard.me coverage is provided at no cost during your first semester. A $190 Guard.me insurance fee is required of all continuing students enrolling in subsequent semesters. Students with MSP coverage can submit proof of that coverage to Guard.me and withdraw from their Guard.me policy for a partial refund. If you have MSP, bring your card to Student Services to opt out of Guard.me coverage. Guard.me covers you in case you become sick or injured. They do not pay for expenses for an illness or sickness that you already had before the start date of your policy, or for routine doctor’s visits or treatments.

    For more information about your benefits or for a list of clinics in your area go to https://www.guard.me/columbiacollege.

    Make sure you understand your policy benefits and limits. If you have questions you can call Guard.me at 1 877 873-8447 or come talk to the Columbia College nurse or counsellor.

    Medical Services Plan
    Canada has a universal public health-care system. Each province and territory have their own health insurance plan. British Columbia’s health insurance plan is called the Medical Services Plan or (MSP). When you show your BC Services (MSP) card you will not have to pay up front to use public health care services such as hospitals, clinics, or laboratories. You are expected to apply for the Medical Services Plan (MSP) as soon as you arrive in Canada if you plan to study here for more than one semester. You can apply on your own, but if you need help visit Student Services or the nurse.

    International students are required to pay a student health fee of $ 75.00 a month. To apply for MSP online you need to be at least 16 years old and have access to an electronic copy of your study permit. This can be found on your student portal.

    The study permit image must

    Be valid for six months or longer.
    Include the entire page, corner to corner.
    Have legible text and the photo in focus.
    If you do not receive your card within 12 weeks’ time, call MSP at 604-683-7151 to ask about your application. If you change your address or documented status (study permit, work permit, PR status, citizenship) you must inform MSP of the change.

    Update your MSP account online. Once you receive your MSP BC Services card, take a picture of it (front and back) and email it to ssa@columbiacollege.ca to ensure you have the appropriate level of insurance to continue your program at Columbia College. Guard.me is designed to cover your urgent medical care needs until your MSP becomes active.

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