About Us
Since 1979, our Total Care Education System® has consistently offered the key qualities parents value most when sending their children abroad.
Our Vision
To be the world’s most caring school.
Our Mission
To deliver peace of mind for parents and foster student success.
A Message from the Founder & CEO
Clement Chan
Founder & CEO, Columbia International College
Born from Experience, Driven by Care
Years ago, as a young international student far from home, I longed for care, comfort, and guidance. This experience shaped my vision behind Columbia International College: to be the world’s most caring school.
At CIC, we understand that families sending a child abroad seek more than academic excellence. They want a safe, supportive environment where their child can truly thrive. That’s why we created the Total Care Education System®, with a clear mission:
To deliver peace of mind for parents and foster student success through Total Care Education®.
This mission is our daily commitment. It guides how we teach, how we care, and how we support each student—academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. From day one, students become part of our Circle of Care—a team of teachers, counselors, liaison staff, residence staff, and wellness professionals who work together seamlessly to support each student around the clock.
Under Total Care Education®, our students grow in confidence and character. They discover who they are and what they can achieve.
Today, Total Care Education® continues to evolve—investing in our AI Lab, expanding wellness programs, and building partnerships to prepare students not just for university, but for life.
I invite you to consider CIC—a caring school guided by vision, mission, and heart, where your child will be nurtured, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Read on and see what Total Care Education® means for your child’s future and your peace of mind.
Warm regards,
Clement Chan
Founder & CEO, Columbia International College
