Canadian Independent College, Waterloo

About

Canadian Independent College (CIC) represents excellence in preparing students for entrance into innovative Universities and Colleges throughout the world. Our well-qualified staff and administration are committed to academic excellence and caring for the health and well-being of each student. Students are assisted with balancing academic, extracurricular, and social pursuits within a disciplined and nurturing environment. The mission of Canadian Independent College (CIC) is to promote excellence and integrity in learning in all its forms; to develop the intellectual, ethical, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual.

The mission of Canadian Independent College is to promote excellence and integrity in learning in all its forms; to develop the intellectual, ethical, emotional, and physical capabilities of each individual. Our students will meet the challenges of today and the future, thus enriching the global community.

Unique Features:

Pre-University Program

The Pre-University program at Canadian Independent College is an excellent and cost- effective program for international students seeking university and college placements outside of their country of origin. In order to prepare our students for their post-secondary studies, we have integrated an online learning platform into our program.

Placement Program

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) at CIC Waterloo enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue University-level studies while still at CIC Waterloo. The program consists of University-level courses developed by the AP Program that CIC can choose to offer and corresponding exams that are administered once a year.

ESL and ELD Curriculum

The ESL and ELD curriculum is designed to help English language learners develop the skills they need to develop proficiency in everyday English and, most especially, the proficiency in academic English that will allow them to integrate successfully into the mainstream academic school program.

Commercial Pilot Program

The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) – located at the Region of Waterloo International Airport originally founded in 1932 – is one of the largest and most experienced flight training centers in Canada.

CIC Waterloo & WWFC now offer a joint program for students pursuing aviation as a career. The flight school has a fleet of over 20 aircraft and 2 Sims available for training.

Residence

When a student comes to CIC Waterloo, they will join a house filled with joy, laughter, care, warmth, and tranquility. Each house is under the care of a trained house mother who will take care of each student, support their individual needs, and, provide a safe living space for each student.

Academics

Ontario secondary school diploma

The achievement of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is what our students are aiming for. The OSSD and the student’s final transcript are what will allow them to gain admission to universities and colleges worldwide. In order to achieve the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students must successfully complete a total of 30 credits (18 of which are compulsory and 12 that are electives), the Ontario Literacy Test, and 40 hours of community service. A credit is passing (50% and above) a 110-hour course.

Community Involvement Hours

As stated in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, every student must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Effective July 1, 2011, students are able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.

Junior Middle School

The College's emphasis is on building a foundation for lifelong learning and devotion to one's dreams and inspiration. Expectations for academic achievement are set high, yet balanced with an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education-approved curriculum. We combine our enriched curriculum in Mathematics, Science, Languages, Arts, Business, Humanities, and Technology with recreational athletics, music, drama, visual arts, and an exciting community and social activities.

High School:

Grades nine (9) and ten (10) make up the last two years of the intermediate curriculum in the Ontario Ministry of Education’s requirements for the Ontario Secondary Graduation Diploma. These years, with their largely compulsory subjects, provide the skill and content base for specialization in the senior division.

Canadian Independent College offers preparatory courses for University or College to students in Grades 11 and 12. These courses are designed to aid the students to gain the knowledge base and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for University or College programs. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical aspects of the course content, as well as concrete applications.