Account
Shortlist
Currency
Columbia International College logo

Columbia International College

Canada, Toronto

Shortlist
View full profile

Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

Total Care Living® comprises five residence buildings with separate housing for boys and girls. The boys residences are Arkledun Hall, Oak Hall, and Pine Hall Boys; the girls residences are Linden Hall and Pine Hall Girls. Residences are open year‑round and food services run 365 days a year; door‑to‑door bus service connects residences to the school; after‑school and evening activities are provided in residence with staff tutors available.

Uniform Requirement

The CIC Uniform Policy requires students to wear CIC uniform items (Oxford blue shirt, blazer, and optional vest or navy crew neck/fleece; tie optional; CIC polo; and CIC uniform pants). Socks must be all black and above the ankle; footwear must be all black with no logos and with soles not exceeding 2 inches. There are seasonal variations (May–October and October–May) for the mandatory uniform; uniform items may be purchased at the campus store.

Food Options

Meals are provided by Chartwells on campus, with three on‑site eateries: World Fusion at the Living Wall, The Grill at the Cafe, and Spice Corner at Oak Hall. The plan includes 26 meals per week, year‑round cafeterias, and accommodations for allergies or dietary needs (halal, kosher, vegetarian, lactose‑free).

House System

Total Care Living® houses students across five residence buildings (Arkledun Hall, Oak Hall, Pine Hall Boys, Linden Hall, Pine Hall Girls); separate housing is provided for boys and girls with associated facilities and amenities, including on‑site dining, residence life activities, and bus service to the school.

Governance and Ownership

The school is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education (school number 880183) and accredited by the MOE, and operates under the Total Care Education® framework.

View full profile
Managed by doris 👵🏼
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$42,650 - 60,950
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1979
Bus Service No

Columbia International College (CIC) is a private Canadian boarding high school for students aged 12 to 18, delivering the Canadian curriculum across Grades 7–12. The school operates the Total Care Education System, supporting students in four areas: learning, development, living, and communication. CIC serves students from over 100 countries and is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The campus includes five residences (Oak Hall and Arkledun Hall for boys; Linden Hall, Pine Hall, and Pine Girls for girls), multiple cafeterias, and a Living Wall Lounge with a Study and Tutoring Centre. Facilities span an indoor pool, gym, squash courts, dance studio, games room, and outdoor BBQ terraces. Academic offerings include ESL and Learning Support, University Preparatory courses, and University Placement Office support with Dual Admissions. A broad range of clubs covers arts and film, leadership, service, and cultural activities, alongside university pathways through diagnostic assessments and a Success Plan.

Back to all schools

doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.