Why CCI?

CCI is unique. Here are 7 key elements that have set us apart from other boarding schools in Europe for over 25 years. 

1. A True Italian Experience
   • Students live in a safe authentic Italian town, away from the traffic of tourists
   • Woven into the community since 1995, our students are immersed daily in the local traditions, culture, and history of Lanciano
2. Family Environment
   • Housed in the former palazzo of an Italian family, our school building is literally a home away from home with historic ties to Canada
   • Our teachers are readily available to our students, living only footsteps away from our residences, providing additional safety, security, and a strong sense of community
3. Boarding Experience
   • Live-in Residence Dons, with roots in the community, guide and mentor our students, acting as big brothers and sisters
   • Living together in our residences, students form strong bonds and forge long-lasting friendships 
4. Accreditation 
   • As the only school in Italy that is inspected annually by the Ministry of Education for the Canadian province of Ontario, we have earned credit-granting authority since our founding in 1995
   • 100% of our teachers are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers in Canada. The only exception we make is our native Italian teacher
   • Our strong program has resulted in our excellent reputation with universities and colleges around the world
   • CCI is not a travel program, we are a private boarding high-school with one primary location
5. Our Perspective on Offline vs. Online Courses
   • We believe in educating the whole student and continue to value face-to-face instruction in a small classroom environment
   • Online courses comprise less than 5% of our curriculum and are only offered as a supplement for specific subjects
6. Academically Enriching
   • We are a university preparatory program dedicated to supporting students during a critical phase in their lives
   • Our school has a strong record of placing students in top universities and colleges world-wide
   • Frequent trips throughout the semester provide enrichment. Trips are organized and led by our teachers and have close ties to our curriculum
7. Strong Canadian Ties
   • Our school building acted as the Canadian Headquarters during WWII and our students proudly represent Canada in the community every day
   • The neighbouring town of Ortona was liberated by the Canadians in 1943, and it is there that we proudly host our Remembrance Day ceremony each November