Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
245 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, sport, games, baseball, newspaper, ballet, soccer, violin, futsal, volleyball, basketball, music, photo club, drama, badminton. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Big and small gym, sport field. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Columbia International School offers motivated students a safe and healthy learning environment where in small classes each individual student is actively engaged in their learning process. In technology and resource rich classrooms, dynamic and highly qualified teachers support and challenge students to understand the changing world around them. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Columbia International School uses the curriculum of the Province of Ontario, Canada, one of the most advanced and respected educational systems in the world to explore the world around them. |