Columbia College is a prestigious college offering students with university preparatory, English language, high school and university transfer programs. The college’s university preparatory & associate degree programs provide first and second year university courses for transfer to major universities across Canada and the USA.
Admissions at Columbia College are invited for fall, winter, and summer semester. Applications from international as well as domestic students are accepted through the college’s online application portal. Amongst basic entry requirements, proof of proficiency in English language is highly significant. Columbia College accepts scores of IELTS, TOEFL-ibt, PTE, etc.
Once admitted, international students are required to confirm enrollment and apply for a Canada student visa. Furthermore, international students are required to deposit a tuition fee of 12,900 CAD to cover their initial 24 credit fees, medical insurance, and activity fee.
| Application Portal | Online Application- Application portal |
| Application Fee(Non - Refundable) | 200 CAD |
| Mode of payment | Flywire, Bank Wire Transfer, Visa/MasterCard |
| Academic Session | Semester-based |
| Intake seasons | Fall/ Winter/Summer |
| Financial assistance | Scholarships |
Columbia College Admission Deadlines
Application forms for securing admission at Columbia College must be sent within the stipulated time-limit. These dates can be mentioned in a tabular format as mentioned below :
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
| Winter 2024 | November 16, 2023 |
| Summer 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Columbia College International Admissions
Columbia College offers courses on a tri-semester system so that the candidates can begin their course at the start of any semester. There are a variety of courses offered to international students. Some of these with their admission requirements are as follows:
- Highschool Programs: Complete grades 9, 10 or 11 with satisfactory marks which is equivalent to 60% or higher on major academic subjects in the current academic session.
- University Transfer Programs: Applicant must have Senior or High school matriculation result not less than Grade C. For Indian applicants, minimum of 75% in best 4 academic subjects in Class XII
- University Associate Degree:
- Adult Secondary Program: A student with at least 18 years of age and a minimum grade of 55% in the previous academic year are eligible for this program.
However, for international students belonging to countries like India, Bangladesh, China, and Japan, knowledge of English language is one of the key admission requirements.
English Language Proficiency
All the International Applicants can put forward the TOEFL, IELTS,CAEL, MELAB, PTE and CAE scores to display the candidate’s expertise in English Language. The minimum required scores by the various Colleges are mentioned in a tabular format below:
| English Language Proficiency | English 100 | English 099 | English 098 | EAP 097 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Overall Band 6.5 and Writing Band 6.0 | Overall Band 6.0 and Writing Band 5.5 | Overall Band 5.5 and Writing Band 5.0 | Overall Band 5.0 and Writing Band 4.5 |
| CAEL | 60-69 and Writing 60 | 50-59 and Writing 50 | 40-49 and Writing 40 | - |
| LPI | Essay 25/40 and 50% on each of the three components | Essay 20/40 and 50% on each of the three components | Essay 20/40 and 50% on one of the three components | - |
| LWA | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| MELAB | 79 | 75 | 72 | - |
| DET DUOLINGO | 110+ 115+ English 101 | 100+ | 90+ | 80+ |
| TOEFL IBT | ||||
| Reading | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Listening | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Speaking | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Canada Student Visa
The international students need to submit a wide variety of documents in order to secure a seat in one of the programs in Columbia College. The ideal candidate is expected to maintain their immigration status and adhere to the rules and regulations of Immigration while they were in Canada.
- An applicant must apply for a study permit, once an acceptance letter is received from the college.
- There is an option for International applicants from India, China, Philippines and Vietnam who are eligible for Student Direct Stream which helps them receive a study permit faster. The documents needed are:
- An acceptance letter from the institution
- Proof of payment of tuition fee for the first year
- Live outside Canada while applying
- Have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate of 10,000 CAD (Similar to the proof of Financial ability)
- Medical exam and Police certificate if applicable
- Language Test Scores
- To be granted entry to Canada, the applicant needs to have a visit visa or ETA along with the study permit.
- A visitor visa costs CAD 100.
For applicants who apply for the regular visa, requirements are as follows:
Requirements for a study permit are as follows:
- A valid passport
- Application fee ( billed in CND)
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Medical examination
- Biometrics
Temporary Visa Permit: This visa can be both single and multiple entry. The requirements for a temporary residence visa are as follows:
- Valid passport
- Specified application fee (billed in CND)
- The offer of admission
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Medical exam
Applicants must note that this process can take up to three months. Canada visa can be denied if any of the documents are missing. Check: Canada Student Visa Rejection Reasons
Columbia College Associate Degree Admissions
The university associate degree admissions help the applicants to complete their initial semesters with Columbia college followed by completion of degrees at different universities of Canada.
Where to Apply: Columbia College Application portal
Application Fee: 200 CAD
Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:
- Official transcripts of previous study
- High school graduation certificate
- Certified by the sending institution's office registrar.
- It has to be sent directly from the issuing institute a stamped and sealed envelope.
- Official transcripts are not in English, and need to have a certified English translation accompanied along with it.
- English proficiency test score for international applicants (TOEFL or IELTS score preferred)
- Detailed information regarding the passport where all the relevant details are mentioned
- Indian applicants are required to have 70-75% in 12th standard depending on the boards from which the applicant graduated.
International students who can apply for SDS are suggested to do so for a faster approval of study permit and can also contact Margarita Masaquel at mmasaquel@columbiacollege.ca.on how to enrol themselves . Application reviews are holistic and lenient. Applicants can contact the admission officers at admissions@columbiacollege.ca.
