Columbia International College

Total Care Development®

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International students, away from home, do not get the constant benefit of their parents as their daily role models for character development.

As part of the holistic model of education Total Care Development® at CIC takes on the responsibility of building important character values which are the foundation for success in life. We believe high school isn’t only about the content of the textbooks. It’s also about how students grow into adult maturity, ready to take on the challenges of university and beyond. Total Care Development is unique to CIC as no other schools in Canada have character development as a deliberate, integral part of their education program.

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This valuable experience gives our graduates an excellent record of achievement for their resumes and makes them stand out when applying to universities. Our graduates, with their extensive leadership training, are admitted to world-class universities such as: Yale, Columbia, Chicago and Cornell in the USA; Imperial College and Cambridge in the UK; and the University of Toronto, McGill, UBC.

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Teaching the Values Necessary for Solid Character

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  • Daily life at CIC has the right mix of academics, extracurricular activities, and residential programming
  • Students are regularly nurtured on eleven key personal characteristics, to ensure they are developing as a whole person
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Reinforcing Important Personal Life Skills

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  • By participating in events, clubs, sports, and community service, students learn through experience
  • Dedicated skill sessions on communication, teamwork, time management, and priority setting
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Training Future Leaders

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  • Students at CIC receive training at the Bark Lake Leadership Centre, our own 700-acre outdoor education facility
  • CIC partners with the world renowned Duke of Edinburgh Award Program, which fosters leadership, independent thinking skills and healthy personal growth

Our 11 character keys were chosen by students and staff:

Respect / Honesty / Integrity / Responsibility / Peaceful & Positive Conflict Resolution Inclusiveness / Fairness / Caring / Optimism / Self-Confidence and Self Advocacy / Perseverance
CIC’s multifaceted academic and experiential approach offers extensive opportunities for students to engage in leadership and character enrichment outside the classroom. Students develop a routine for success by participating in various after school, age-tailored programs customized to their individual ASEP needs. These fun activities instill discipline and consistency in our students’ daily routine, enabling them to have healthy social and emotional lifestyles.
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Including: Residence Life Prefects Community Service Prefects Social Justice Team Diversity Team Health Action Team Model United Nations Team Student Council Executive General Student Council Athletic Prefects Varsity Athletic Teams (Soccer, Basketball) ESL Transition Team International Translation Team Various Special Event Teams Community Service Teams Leadership retreats at Columbia International College and Bark Lake

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Art Clubs Including: Painting, Polymer Clay, Origami, Glee, Improv, Acting, Collage Making, Scrapbooking, Animation, Pottery, Knitting International Film, Film Making

Science Clubs Including: Robotics, Virtual Reality, Digital Culture, Mad Science, Outdoor Adventure, Video Game Design, Coding, Environmental, Drone Racing

Cooking Clubs Including: International Chefs, Baking, Asian cuisine, Food Art

Media Clubs Including: Newspaper, FIFA Through The Ages, NBA Court Sur ng, Toastmasters, Gaming, Comedy

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School Events Including: International Cuisine Series Dinners, Games Day, School Dances, Fashion Show, Spirit Week, Variety Shows

Residence Events Including: Coffee House, Patio Party, Picnics, Video Game Tournaments, Movie Nights, Athletic Challenges

Trips Including: Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Professional Sporting Events (NBA, MLB, NHL, CFL), Canada’s Wonderland, Professional Theatre and Musical Productions, Museums

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Including: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Flag Football, Table Tennis, Fitness, Running, Badminton, Archery, Yoga, Swimming, Aqua Fit, Dance (Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballroom)

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Inside CIC Including: participating and organizing charity projects and events, mentoring new students, community service clubs, peer tutoring

Outside CIC Including: participating in or fundraising for local hospitals, foodbanks, retirement residences, community festivals, parades

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