Success Stories

Over the course of 45 years, CIC has witnessed numerous success stories of siblings who have motivated one another and created achievements that make the entire family proud. Introducing one of the inspiring sibling duos: Victor and Jasmine Chiu. They both embarked on their journey at CIC in January 2020, when the world on the verge of crisis, where panic…

Taras Shershun and his elder brother Nazarii graduated from CIC in 2023 and 2020, respectively. Their remarkable achievements serve as an inspiring example of how siblings at CIC establish a solid foundation, influence one another, and succeed in their pursuits. The brothers share a multitude of skillsets and ambitious goals, and have achieved equally remarkable accomplishments: ✅Both are dance athletes…

Emmanuella Agyapong, the recipient of the highest university entrance scholarships among the class of 2023 graduates, takes a moment to reflect on her extraordinary journey at CIC since 2020. I would say my biggest achievement at CIC was winning the t-shirt competition for Orange Day. All the preparation and research put into making the design made me glad that it…

In 2019, at the age of 12, Elina Brodovska took a courageous decision to leave her family in Ukraine and join the Junior Middle School at Columbia International College. Thanks to the supportive community at CIC, she was able to overcome new challenges and thrive. She strongly believes that hard work and unwavering dedication are essential for achieving one's dreams,…

Congratulations to Bernardo Mosmann, December 2022 graduate of CIC, on his outstanding university acceptance results! University of  Toronto. St. George - Rotman Commerce (Commerce) University of Toronto: Mississauga (Social Sciences) University of Toronto: Scarborough (Management (co-op)) Western University (Management & Organizational Studies) Total Scholarship: $310,500 Bernardo shares his experience at CIC and how it has positively impacted his future: While…

Congratulations to Christiana Adekanye, CIC ‘23 from Nigeria! Landing an offer from the Biological Sciences and Neuroscience program at the University of Toronto, Scarborough is a significant accomplishment, and receiving a $180,000 International Scholar Award is an unparalleled honor. Christiana has also received scholarships from Carleton University, University of Guelph, and Western University, bringing her total scholarship amount to an…

Exciting alumni testimonial - from Shaolin Temple Martial Arts School to CIC, the University of Toronto and Canada Revenue Agency, the incredible journey of Hao Zhang, CIC ’21, showcases a path of incredible motivation, dedication and hard work. Hi there, I'm Zhang Hao. Before Columbia International College, I was a student of the Shaolin Temple Martial Arts School. Life there…

Moumita Sarah, CIC '23 from Bangladesh,  has always dreamed of studying medicine. So when she received acceptance letters from life science programs of top universities, she was over the moon with excitement. As she prepares to embark on this new chapter in her life, Sarah is eager to share her experience and the lessons she's learned along the way. Moumita:…