Columbia College

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Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as one of Canada’s longest established international not-for-profit colleges. The college offers first and second-year university level courses that can lead to a Columbia College Associate Degree and are fully transferable to universities in BC.  Their Main campus is located just east of Vancouver’s downtown core, about 5-minute walk from the Main Street Science World Skytrain station. They also have a North Campus, just across the street from the Main campus, that offers High School Programs.  The College currently has an enrollment of more than 2,200 students drawn from 60+ countries around the world. Their programs prepare students in pursuing a higher education experience, as well as making a positive impact on the world.

Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as one of Canada’s longest established international not-for-profit colleges. The college offers first and second-year university level courses that can lead to a Columbia College Associate Degree and are fully transferable to universities in BC.  Their Main campus is located just east of Vancouver’s downtown core, about 5-minute walk from the Main Street Science World Skytrain station. They also have a North Campus, just across the street fro

Columbia Introduction

There are four steps to the application process:

Step 1: Apply in person or online


Step 2: Pay the application fee and submit the required documents


Step 3: Pay the tuition deposit


Step 4: Apply for a study permit


Columbia How to Apply

To be admissible to an academic Program (University Transfer or High School Program) at the College, applicants must:

- Meet the College's requirements for the program to which they are applying,
- Demonstrate English ability, and
- Be at least 15 years of age when starting at the College

Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements may register in a program combining academic studies with non-credit coursework in English or in the College's English for Academic Purposes Program.

To be admissible to an academic Program (University Transfer or High School Program) at the College, applicants must:

- Meet the College's requirements for the program to which they are applying,
- Demonstrate English ability, and
- Be at least 15 years of age when starting at the College

Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements may register in a program combining academic studies with non-credit coursework in English or in the College's English for Academic Purpose

Columbia General Admission

Academic Program (University transfer/Associate Degree or High School Program

- There is no minimum English level required for admission to an academic program, however, all new students must demonstrate their ability in English before they register and start classes.
- Students with a lower level of English will be scheduled for non-credit English classes before or during their academic studies at the College.

**Demonstrating English ability**
**One** of the following can be used to demonstrate your English ability:

- Write the Columbia College Language and Writing Assessment (LWA) on arrival at the College, before registering in classes
- A-C- grade in Communications 12 for enrolment in Writing 099 or a C grade for enrolment in English 100
- 50% with a provincial exam in English 12 for enrolment in English 100 or 67% with a provincial exam for enrolment in English 101
- 55% without a provincial exam in English 12 for enrolment in English 100 or 70% with a provincial exam for enrolment in English 101
- Minimum required scores in a first-year English course taken at another BC university or college
- A minimum score on the IELTS, CAEL, LPI, LWA, MELAB, TOEFL CBT, TOEFL PBT, TOEFL iBT. Students with a lower level of English will have to enroll in non-credit English courses.

Verify language requirements with the institution [directly](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/english-language-requirements/).

Academic Program (University transfer/Associate Degree or High School Program

- There is no minimum English level required for admission to an academic program, however, all new students must demonstrate their ability in English before they register and start classes.
- Students with a lower level of English will be scheduled for non-credit English classes before or during their academic studies at the College.

**Demonstrating English ability**
**One** of the following can be used to demonstra

Columbia English Language

Information for Out-of-Province Secondary School graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca).

Columbia Out of Province Students

Please contact the Admissions team to find out about Out-of-Province transfers:

Phone: +1 604 683 8360

Email: [admissions@columbiacollege.ca](mailto:admissions@columbiacollege.ca)

Columbia Out of Province Transfer Students

For General Admission requirements to Columbia College check [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/requirements/).

If you are at least 19 years old it may be possible to complete Columbia's Adult Secondary Graduation Diploma. Graduates then enter the University Transfer Program at Columbia before proceeding to university.

Columbia Mature Students

University Transfer Program

- Applicants must have high school graduation (or the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 12 graduation) with a satisfactory (minimum C grade) average on academic Grade 12 subjects. 
- Additional information for International Students planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/).

University Foundation Program

- Applicants must complete the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 10 or 11 courses with a satisfactory average on academic subjects. Additional information for international students planning to enter the University Foundation Program can be found [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/requirements/).

University Transfer Program

- Applicants must have high school graduation (or the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 12 graduation) with a satisfactory (minimum C grade) average on academic Grade 12 subjects. 
- Additional information for International Students planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/).

University Foundation Program

- Applicants must complete the equivalent of British Columbia Grade 10 or 11 courses with a satisfa

Columbia International Students

If you have any questions about Admissions, including special consideration, please contact the Admissions team:

Phone: 604 683 8360

Email: [admin@columbiacollege.ca](mailto:admin@columbiacollege.ca)

Columbia Other Students

[Contact Columbia College](mailto:admin@columbiacollege.ca)


Columbia Email

Information for B.C. Secondary School graduates planning to enter the University Transfer Program can be found [here](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/future-students/requirements/academic-requirements-for-university-transfer-programs/).

Columbia B.C. Students

Refer to the Columbia College [admissions website](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/requirements/) and contact their [admissions office](https://www.columbiacollege.ca/about/contact/) to discuss transfer credits from B.C. institutions. 

Columbia BC Transfer Students

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [how to apply](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help?tab=1) page for more information. 

Please note, not all programs are available to apply to through EducationPlannerBC's website. Make sure to review this information on the institutions webpage.

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [ho

Columbia College

General admission requirements