Testimonials
Testimonials
What families remember
is how personal it felt.
Choosing a boarding school requires trust. The clearest account of life at CCI comes from the families and graduates who have experienced it for themselves.
A full-year family
One semester became more.
For families, the strongest endorsement is often a student who is thriving and does not want the experience to end.
Our daughter had a truly phenomenal experience, and watching her thrive both academically and socially is all a parent can ask for. We are so thankful for her time at CCI, so much so that what began as one semester abroad has now been extended.
Voices from home
Parents notice the difference.
They speak about academic progress, lasting friendships and the reassurance of knowing their child is genuinely known and cared for.
We found the entire interaction, from day one to graduation day, to be personable, warm, direct and reassuring. We all felt we were being taken care of by family. Not only did our daughter make amazing friends from around the world, but she also experienced the best academic spell of her high school journey and had a real taste of life in Italy.
One of the great things about CCI is that they really listen to parental concerns. They are careful about taking notes, understanding what those concerns are and following up. It is the personal touch that you do not get in the public system and, in my experience, do not get in some private schools either.
We sent our son to CCI at age 17. It was life-transforming in a wonderful way. The attention, experience and education he received were amazing. Our son has been very successful and became a world citizen thanks to CCI. I would be happy to speak with any parents who are unsure.
Student and graduate voices
What stays with students.
They remember the friendships that lasted, the teachers who pushed them further and the confidence they found just beyond their comfort zone.
CCI is an amazing place to step out of your comfort zone and start discovering who you are. The staff are always ready to support us, and the international community allows us to build friendships with people from around the world. The extracurricular opportunities are incredible. Whatever you want to pursue, the school finds a way to help make it happen.
My time at CCI remains a high point in my life, both personally and professionally. I made some of my lifelong best friends in Lanciano, and many of those friendships are still going strong more than 20 years later. The teachers elevated me, made me a better student and motivated me to push further when my studies became challenging.
My son absolutely loved every minute, made friends for life and had the best summer ever. So glad we sent him!
My son in Grade 11 is having the best time of his life at Summer Academy. We are living vicariously through his experiences.
Family references
Trust is earned.
CCI is proud of the strong reputation it has built since 1995 and of the trusting relationships we maintain with current and former families around the world.
Families considering CCI are welcome to request a reference. With the family’s permission, Admissions will be pleased to connect you with a current or former CCI parent who can speak candidly about their experience.
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