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Founded in 1979, Columbia International College is Canada's largest boarding school. For more than 40 years CIC has accelerated student success through the Total Care Education System. The Total Care Education System nurtures international students in four areas essential to their growth: Total Care Learning, Total Care Development, Total Care Living, and Total Care Communication. The school serves students from over 100 countries and is accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
The school fosters a caring community under the Total Care Education System, focusing on student well-being, health, safety and success. Be Under Our Caring Wings expresses CIC's commitment to care, including Total Care Communication, 24/7 Around the Clock Care, and The JOURNEY of Success. A global student body and experiential learning opportunities—such as leadership training and community service—support a vibrant campus life. Student Life showcases programs and events that illustrate CIC's active, inclusive community.
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.
