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Gr. 12 — Our daughter really wanted to study in Europe as a part of her high school experience. The only... Excellent management and communication. Hands on and direct supervision, with an authentic attention to a sense of family. The ownership and the management team did a fantastic job of ensuring everything from the application p... The scope, breadth, and depth of the quality of the instructors were fantastic. There were subject matters available that our daughter had never been exposed to, and the quality of the teaching, and the availability and access... The school strongly favours humanities and liberal arts approach to education. While all the courses that are offered are well supported and engaging, and with excellent quality, we were particularly impressed by the range and... If your expectations are that all the students in a private school are trust fund kids with a silver spoon in their mouth, you might be pleasantly surprised that this wasn’t our experience at CCI. The students are quite dive... In our experience, and from what we could tell, the school experience was very much immersive in the life of the town where the school is located. This allows for a wholesome, healthy, and interactive student life. As much as ... We could not ask for a better location for the school. Located in a smaller city of 30,000, the community is quaint, warm, and everything you would expect from a family-oriented Italian culture. The community was safe, the cit... The Canadian education system ensures that every province has a different set of requirements for high school graduation. Our daughter attended for the second semester of her last year of high school, so her choices and select... Our daughter only applied to three universities and she got into all. I understand that the school was involved with the application process and the support structure, ensuring that all the students are applying in a timely ma... |
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Gr. 11 — My experience at Canadian College Italy shaped who I am today. The opportunities I was afforded... The CCI Leadership and Admin team was committed above all else to the health, safety, and well-being of the students. The students had positive relationships with them overall and the nature of CCI was such that the students h... The education I received at CCI was world-class. Every core course and elective I could have wanted or needed for university admissions was offered, and the combination of in-class learning and learning in some of the historic... The academic program at CCI was carefully thought through and designed to help the students get the most out of their time at CCI. The school had a strong Ontario high school curriculum and was geared toward helping the studen... The student body at CCI felt like a small connected community when I attended. I recall vividly that at the beginning some students struggled with homesickness and other students stepped up to connect with them by bonding over... The quality of school life at CCI was exceptional. From the school buildings, dorms, and the "Allegria" where we ate - everything was accessible, welcoming and comfortable as students fell into a routine. Being in such a beaut... CCI is located in beautiful Lanciano in Abruzzo. It is a stunning small town nestled in the hills off the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Students felt comfortable walking and exploring the small town and took trips to the beach on... While it has been several years, I recall the CCI admissions process being simple and straightforward. It was not unduly onerous or difficult for me at the time. I had opportunities to talk to school administration and current... |
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Gr. 12 (current) — CCI is an amazing place to step out of your comfort zone and start discovering who you are. You... The personnel of CCI is extremely student-focused and they truly care about our well-being. Our amazing guidance counselor goes above and beyond for us, our headmaster personally tutors students that are having difficulty, and... The teachers are very demanding and depending on your schedule the course load can be a lot to deal with, however, the teachers are always there to support you with whatever questions you may have. In most cases, the teachers ... The work can be challenging but our teachers are very good at what they do and they are committed to helping you succeed. They will gladly offer extra tutelage or refer a peer tutor to help out. CCI has a diverse course select... The school has a very diverse cultural background, we have people from basically every continent which allows us to build international friendships. Students in my experience have been super warm and welcoming and I believe th... I would take new students to the main piazza and up the main corso (street) first. I could take them to the residences but what makes CCI different and worth the experience is the town we live in. I would offer the prospective... Our school is situated in the middle of a very historic small town, therefore, our campus is the town. The four buildings are all within 5-10 minutes from each other and we tend to gather in the main Piazza around lunchtime on... The admissions process was extremely easy. I remember sending an inquiry email on their website and getting a response from the school within the week. They set up a presentation about the school with one of the owners and tha... |
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Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current) — CCI is a great place where people can learn and connect with other incredible people. Besides b... As for the school leaders, everybody is well-respected and friendly. This is one of the first times I’ve seen teachers and headmasters being so close to the students to the point you would think they’re friends or related.... In my opinion, the teachers are asking a perfect amount from us. I haven’t encountered a single teacher that would expect more than I can perform which makes the students feel perfect the way they are. They always talk and s... I think that the work is just right if you have the right work ethic and discipline. The things you learn in CCI from my point of view will be useful later in life because the school provides courses that can help people in li... The students are very friendly and smart. When I first came to the school I was truly surprised by the way people were speaking and behaving. Most of the students are very respectful and very funny. They know the perfect balan... If I would give a tour to someone I would bring them into the school building just because I think it is a truly great place where a lot of stuff happens. I would show them around the classrooms and the beautiful atrium where ... The students don’t really have a campus. The residences are each around 500m away from the main school building which makes the students a lot freer. As for residences, the students can leave them, however, they do have a cu... The admission process is somewhere easy. The students can apply on the website and then have a meeting online or in person with the founder of the school. The founder is a very helpful and kind gentleman who is able to help in... |
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Gr. 12 — My time at CCI remains a high point in my life, both personally and professionally. I made some... Mrs. D'Allessandro was everyone's mom during our stay in Lanciano. I had never felt so homesick in my life, and she literally made me feel at home, welcomed in her office anytime. I was lucky that her two daughters were studen... The faculty at CCI was brilliant. One teacher in particular who taught acting for theatre was remarkable and a huge influence on my life. He made me understand great acting, and I still utilize his techniques to this day. I al... The academic level at CCI was far beyond what I had been exposed to previously. At first, I found this to be intimidating and worried I wouldn't keep up because so many of my peers seemed more advanced than I was. But thanks t... The entire class for the year, in every grade level, was 100 students. It was so intimate and special, and everyone felt equal regardless of race, age, or grade. That was very unique, everyone hung out, so it never felt like o... I LOVED going to school at CCI. Again, by far my favorite period of my school days. Quality of life was as high as it could be! Great food at the cafeteria but also all over town, and it's much cheaper to live in Italy than in... Great location! Beautiful small town, easy to walk everywhere and no need for taxis. We would take a train to the beach on weekends. We took a bus to a nearby town for a long weekend. Very easy to get around. Great food all ov... I was a bit anxious about the interview, but that turned out great. It was much more relaxed than I expected. I think it would help to talk to other students/alumni via social media to find out more. I think one needs to have ... I had decided to take a gap year, so didn't spend much time on my University applications. But the faculty and staff were always willing to assist with advice about which schools to look at based on what I was thinking about s... |
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Gr. 12 — Attending CCI was transformative, it was the catalyst for emerging from the chrysalis of youth ... Of course, like any school, there were instances in which students acted or behaved outside of the approved parameters, but given the mandate of the school; to foster a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and ... While I do not think any staff from my time as a student would still be at CCI, I am glad to have learned from and experienced all the teachers that I did. More than any other teacher, I would think that the Italian teacher is... I would imagine that certain aspects of the school will have changed, it was still a relatively young school when I attended. But, even then, CCI was sure to provide a comprehensive and high-quality learning environment. For c... The student body at CCI was delightfully eclectic and complex in composition. While there is certainly a portion of students from upper-income families, many having attended one or several other prestigious private schools, th... There can be no group of people of the size that CCI was when I attended (approximately 100 students and perhaps a dozen faculty) that is wholly happy, passionate, and fully engaged. People are, put simply, diverse and complex... The school is not exactly an island, but it is certainly distinct from the rest of the town, given the differences in language. But the school is nested right in the old quarter of the town, not at all sequestered or 'apart'. ... Admissions were not stressful. I think I spoke with someone from the school prior to attending, and the experience was pleasurable. I would not consider the admissions process to be the barrier to entry; what is the largest hu... Because of the small student body size, I definitely feel like I was provided with the resources and guidance to aid in the university admissions process. One-on-one meetings with the guidance counselor gave me a chance to exp... |
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