Total Care 
Plus^®

for students under 16-years-old

How we prepare our youngest learners for success

The Right Start
Makes all the Difference

For international students aged 16 and under, studying abroad is a brave new beginning. But independence doesn’t mean doing it alone. At Columbia International College, Total Care Plus^® gives our youngest students the extra guidance, structure, and attention they need to thrive from the very start.

These early high school years are about much more than academics, they’re a time for building identity, confidence, and independence. Through intentional mentorship and a personalized environment, Total Care Plus supports the whole student through social, emotional, academical, and physical challenges.

A Nurturing Start

The CIC Approach

Guiding Young Learners with Care and Connection

This comprehensive program provides a tailored experience centered on mentorship, academic support, residence life, wellness, and family communication. Total Care Plus ensures younger students have an age-appropriate environment where they feel safe, supported, and truly at home.

Ignite a sense of safety and belonging from the very beginning
Inspire self-confidence through gentle guidance and encouragement
Transform young learners into resilient problem-solvers who face change with optimism

Opportunities Include:
One-on-One Guidance · Ongoing Academic Coaching · Age-Appropriate Social Events · Exclusive Leadership Opportunities· Health & Wellness Sessions

Total Care Plus offers more than extra help, it’s a place to explore, stumble, try again, and discover your potential. With carefully designed programs for younger learners, every student feels supported, understood, and encouraged to take charge of their growth.

As they adapt to new routines, build friendships, and learn responsibility, Total Care Plus students don’t just adjust to life away from home—they thrive in it.

A Safe Space to Grow

Support That Feels Like Home

Total Care Plus^®: A Foundation for Confidence

For international students aged 16 and under, studying abroad is a bold step. With Total Care Plus®, it’s also a supported one, providing a sense of safety and belonging from the very beginning.

At Columbia International College (CIC), we give our youngest students more than structure—we give them security, encouragement, and space to grow.

Care That Grows With Them

From Academics to Independence

Early High School Years Not Just About Classroom Learning

They’re about identity, confidence, and independence. Total Care Plus meets students where they are, guiding them through academic, social, emotional, and physical development with compassion and purpose.

The Experience Includes:

One-on-one mentorship
Ongoing academic coaching
Wellness sessions tailored to younger students
Age-appropriate residence life
Meaningful leadership opportunities
Social events designed for connection and confidence
Open communication with families, every step of the way

More Than Extra Help—A Head Start

Total Care Plus isn’t about hand-holding. It’s about support that empowers. With the right environment and the right people around them, younger students don’t just adjust to life away from home—they thrive in it.