For over 46 years, Columbia International College has cared for students like family, guiding them toward academic success, character growth, and personal development through our unique Total Care Education System®.
Our Total Care approach nurtures students holistically, guiding them to thrive every step of their journey at CIC.
Each year, our graduates earn millions in scholarships and are accepted into top universities like the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Imperial College London, UCL, King’s College, Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, and Yale.
In 2025, our students earned over $35 million in scholarships, including $17.8 million from the University of Toronto—more than any other school globally.
Our outstanding academic results have led to strong partnerships with top Canadian universities. CIC’s University Partners offer exclusive admissions privileges to CIC graduates and giving them a successful head start.
At Columbia International College (CIC), our Total Care Education System® is designed to mirror the holistic care parents naturally provide their child at home—nurturing Academic growth, building Social confidence, supporting Emotional well-being, and promoting Physical health. (ASEP)
From day one, each student is supported by a dedicated Circle of Care team. This team—made up of teachers, counselors, residence staff, and wellness professionals—works seamlessly around the clock, connected through our unique student ASEP Tracker software. Together with our team members, we ensure every student’s fundamental needs—Academic, Social, Emotional, and Physical (ASEP)—are consistently met through our 4 pillars of Total Care Education System:
Diagram: 360 degrees of Care to Suppport the Needs of Students. A circular diagram showing 360 degrees of care. The outer ring has the 4 pillars: Learning, Development, Living and Communication. Insides is the Total Care Team and within that the Student Needs: Academicm Social, Emotional and Physical.
Fostering academic excellence and cultivating the skills needed to succeed at leading universities worldwide.
Intentionally building resilience, character, and leadership skills—essential for success beyond the classroom.
Offering a secure and healthy home-away-from-home that nurtures personal growth and responsibility.
Ensuring you are consistently informed, engaged, and reassured as a committed partner in your child’s journey.
CIC’s Total Care Education System® provides 24/7 genuine care for our students. Throughout the school day, students receive consistent guidance and encouragement, and in the evenings, they benefit from steady supervision and nurturing care in our residences. This continuous 24/7 Care gives parents true peace of mind and helps every student develop the habits, confidence, and resilience needed for long-term success.
Investing in the dreams of our students, to guide and support them on their journey to success
Creating a nurturing, healthy and safe environment for our students
Anticipating our students needs and keeping them focused on worthwhile goals
Listening without judgment with empathy and common sense
A caring team of experts who stand by each student through life’s ups and downs — just like a parent would.
Providing our best efforts and resources to be present in our students development
CIC is the most caring school, supporting students from their very first day to graduation. With safe residences, healthy routines, and continuous academic and personal guidance, our team walks alongside each student at every milestone—helping them grow with confidence and become fully prepared for university and life beyond.
When parents consider sending their child aged 16 and under abroad to Canada to study, some of their major concerns are:
You may now have seen how CIC Total Care Education supports every aspect of a student’s growth—much like the holistic care parents naturally provide at home. Through Total Care Learning, we nurture academic excellence and university readiness. Through Total Care Living, we offer a secure, healthy, and comfortable home-away-from-home. Through Total Care Development, we build confidence, character, and leadership. And through Total Care Communication, we keep families closely connected with ongoing updates on academic progress, social adjustment, emotional well-being, and physical health.
We understand very well that parents of students 16 and under have additional worries and unique concerns. That is why we go one step further with Total Care Plus — a specialised layer of enhanced attention and support designed specifically for younger learners. For instance,
