Success Stories

As soon as she settled into Columbia International College summer camp in July 2023, Nicole Ni made the decision to become a full-time student. She applied for the CIC Elite Pathway Partnership (EPP) program and got accepted. Congratulations! Nicole: "My parents came with me to CIC. They visited the school and the residence. They learned about safety, wellness, meals and...

Meet Isabelle Wong, CIC '23 from Singapore! She believes that her CIC journey has paved her way to step out of comfort zone, challenge her limits, and take the initiative to form lifelong friendships. Isabelle: "I must admit that during the earlier phases of flying into Canada, being surrounded by an unfamiliar environment, strangers, and a new culture seemed daunting...

Osman Ismailov, CIC ’23 from Turkey, shares his cherished memories of CIC, where he had fun meeting new people and immersing himself in a wide range of ideas that expanded his world, opening the door to new opportunities. “My time at CIC was one of the best times I’ve ever had! It was incredibly enjoyable to meet and talk to new...

Cong Xie (Vicky), CIC ’19 alumna who recently completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Immunology and Physiology at the University of Toronto, has received offers from prestigious institutions: Harvard University (MSc in Epidemiology) Johns Hopkins University (MSc in Epidemiology) Imperial College (PhD in Immunology) University of Toronto (PhD in Immunology) Vicky acknowledges that the…

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 Award and the Top Subject…

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 full ride scholarship but also…

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 verge of crisis, where panic...

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 accomplishments: ✅Both are dance athletes…

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 made me glad that it...

In 2019, at the age of 12, Elina Brodovska took a courageous decision to leave her family in Ukraine and join the Junior Middle School at Columbia International College. Thanks to the supportive community at CIC, she was able to overcome new challenges and thrive. She strongly believes that hard work and unwavering dedication are essential for achieving one's dreams,...