What are the procedures for applying to Columbia Academy?  Why Columbia Academy?  

　　Columbia Academy Application procedures:

　　Step 1

　　Submission of a Report Card or Official Transcript

　　Students must submit report cards or an official transcript spanning the last two years.

　　Students may be required to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher of principal.

　　Step 2

　　Interviews

　　The prospective student needs to attend an in-person interview with the admissions officer of Columbia Academy. International students will be required to have a video interview.

　　Step 3

　　Applying as an International Student

　　International students shall send an application form along with a non-refundable application fee of $200. The application form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian if the student is under 19. Additionally, a custodianship letter authenticated by a Canadian notary public is required.

　　Step 4

　　Letter of Acceptance

　　After revision and approval of all the required documentation, the school will issue a letter of acceptance to qualified students.

　　Step 5

　　Apply for Visa

　　The letter of acceptance along with all the required documentation should be sent to the Canadian Consulate of your country of residence in order to apply for the Study Permit.

　　Step 6

　　Arriving in Canada

　　International students should arrive one week before the beginning of a new school semester. This will allow students to have sufficient time to purchase the school’s uniform, write the English Replacement exam, and get familiar with a new city and culture.

　　Why Choose Columbia Academy?

　　CURRICULUM

　　We offer a stringent, internationally-respected BC high school curriculum.

　　FOCUS

　　Small class sizes that allow us to adapt the learning experience to meet the needs of each student.

　　ESL PROGRAM

　　Unique English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to prepare students for the regular BC English courses.

　　TRIMESTER SYSTEM

　　A trimester system, meaning that school terms begin every January, May and September, so a motivated student can take 12 courses a year to graduate faster.

　　PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY

　　Columbia Academy offers a Counselor and Academic Advisor to guide students through their university applications.

　　QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR

　　Columbia Academy’s teachers are BC certified, highly qualified, and experienced with International Students.

　　STUDENT EXPERIENCE

　　Columbia Academy offers a rich variety of after-school experiences through clubs, sports, and free tutoring.

　　VOLUNTEERING

　　Columbia Academy organizes volunteer work experiences for each of its students.

　　SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

　　Columbia Academy encourages students to build their own skills and talents; with that saying, the school honors Special Talents Scholarship to our students.