Total Care.
Total Success.
Since 1979, Columbia International College (CIC) has empowered students to achieve exceptional results.
Students reach Total Success with CIC’s Total Care Education System®.
The transformative impact of Total Care Education® has set CIC apart – establishing us as Canada’s leading and largest boarding high school.
When students leave home, they step into independence. But independence alone isn’t enough. They need guidance, connection, and space to grow—emotionally, socially, and physically.
At CIC, Total Care shapes who students become—not just what they achieve. From curious learners to confident leaders, our Total Care Education System provides
Readiness for University.
Readiness for Life.®
Unique Total Care Education System®
A Whole Person developmental education approach
Supporting Students from over 70 countries
Total Care
Total Success
Canada’s #1 for Admissions to Top Universities
Canada’s #1 in University Entrance Scholarships Awarded
Exclusive Admission Advantages from our 10 University Partners
80% of our graduates are admitted to the world's top 50 universities
Total Care Education®
Total Success
Our Class of 2025 received:
$38
million
$14.8
million
The Most
Offers
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
the Globe, many with Scholarships
Total Care
Education System®
At Columbia International College (CIC), our Total Care Education System® was built to reflect what parents do naturally at home—nurture academic growth, support emotional well-being, encourage social confidence, and care for physical health. These four pillars Academic, Social, Emotional, and Physical (ASEP) are the foundation of:
- Total Care Learning®: Academic excellence and university readiness
- Total Care Development®: Character, resilience, and leadership
- Total Care Living®: A secure, healthy home-away-from-home
- Total Care Communication®: Ongoing engagement with families
Total Care is a holistic education—developing capable, confident young adults, ready not just for university, but for life.
Takes You Higher Than You Thought Possible
Total Care Learning®
Turns Your Potential into Lifelong Success
Total Care Development®
Safe, Seamless Care in Residence Around the Clock
Total Care Living®
Empowering Parents to Stay Connected and have Peace of Mind
Total Care Communication®
Exclusive Admission Advantages from
10 Distinguished Canadian Universities
Sure-to-University
Admission Assurance
English
Proficiency Waivers
Exclusive
Scholarships
Principal's Welcome
Total Care Education® Guides Every Student’s Success
Welcome to Columbia International College. It is a privilege to lead a school where every student is known, supported with purpose, and encouraged to grow into their best selves.
Entrusting a school with your child’s future is an act of deep confidence. At CIC, we honour that trust through our Total Care Education System®— our daily practice of understanding each student as a whole person and providing the academic, social, emotional, and physical support they need to thrive.
To our parents: I recognize the courage it takes to send your child far from home. Through Total Care, you are never alone. The steady care of our teachers, residence staff, and counsellors—together with our 24/7 Student ASEP Tracker—offers real reassurance. Often, it is the quiet, thoughtful moments—spotting a concern, celebrating progress, offering guidance— that best reflect our commitment to your family.
To our students: Your goals matter. Whether you are working toward top university offers or discovering new strengths, your Circle of Care—teachers, tutors, mentors, residence staff, and myself—is here to guide and support you to go higher than you think possible.
I am proud of every young person who has joined our school and humbled by the trust families place in CIC. With dedication, experience, and a sincere belief in each student’s potential, we prepare you for success in university and help you grow into warm-hearted, capable, and globally minded young adults—ready for university and ready for life.
There’s so much more to share about our unique Total Care Education System approach—one that empowers Columbia International College students to thrive — and our University Partnerships.
I warmly invite you to explore further with us:
Total Care Education System® University Partners®With gratitude and commitment,
Joseph Knap
Principal,
Columbia International College
