Category: Success Stories

Ziugin Cai, currently in Grade 10, embarked on his CIC journey all the way from Chile in January 2023. Since his arrival, he has set the bar high for himself and kept it up there! In the previous semester, Ziugin achieved a perfect 100% in all four courses and was recognized with both the Character…

Ziqian Liu, an accomplished student who graduated from Columbia International College in 2018 and University of Waterloo in 2023, has been accepted into Ph.D. programs in Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Cornell University , and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . Well done! These prestigious programs have offered him not only a…

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…

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…

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…

Of all the courses, Economics in grade 12 was the most stimulating and challenging for me. I enjoyed conducting various types of investigations and inquiries from different perspectives. Furthermore, the course covered a global overview of development, supply chains, and logistics. This course helped me understand real-life concepts and how businesses operate successfully. [perfectpullquote align=”full”…

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…

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…

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…

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…