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Canadian College Italy

Italy, Lanciano

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €45,900
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 80
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Canadian College Italy is a university-preparatory, co-educational boarding high school in Lanciano, Abruzzo. The school delivers an Ontario Ministry of Education–supervised high school curriculum taught in English, with Italian language taught by a native Italian teacher. It serves Grades 9–12 and offers enrollment for a single semester or up to four academic years. Eighty percent of teaching staff come from Ontario, and the teacher–student ratio is 1:12. Graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and the program has Ontario credit-granting authority since 1995. The campus occupies a 14th‑century palazzo on Via Cavour, featuring a central atrium, an Art room, a science lab and a library/study area. Boarding life is organized in Cuore residence for girls, and Allegria and Palazzo de Giorgio for boys. The program supports university placements worldwide and provides access to outdoor activities, including hiking and winter skiing, plus a scuba certification program after a year of dives.

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 13, 66034 Lanciano CH, Italy

The Essentials

Canadian College Italy has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Lanciano is a central Italian town in the Abruzzo region. Canadian College Italy is located at Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 13 in Lanciano, within the historic centre. Lanciano is well connected by train and bus; it is about a 20-minute drive to Pescara and less than three hours by bus to Rome, with residences located in the historic centre within a short walk to the main school building.

Stages
High school (Grades 9–12).

Type
Boarding high school (university-preparatory).

Country affiliation
Canada; operates under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

School day structure
The school day consists of four 80‑minute class blocks (A, B, C, D) with a 09:40–10:00 TAP period, a lunch break from 12:45–13:30, and classes running from 10:00–16:15; the timetable uses a rotating daily schedule.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
CCI provides co-educational boarding with separate boys' and girls' residences. Italian and Canadian residence dons supervise 24 hours a day, enforce residence rules, and support safety, study, and cleanliness. A minimum one-hour study hall runs on weekdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., with curfews: 8:00 p.m. if study is in residence; 9:05 p.m. if study is at the school; weekends have curfews of 11:00 p.m. for juniors and 11:30 p.m. for seniors. Residence meetings and student proctors help supervise and organize events.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required. All uniform orders are submitted through an online uniform shop. Girls wear 1 blazer, 2 dress shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 Bermuda short, 1 dress pants, 1 kilt, 1 V-neck sweater, 1 parka, 1 athletic shirt, 1 athletic short and 1 tie (crest on blazer differs from the shown image). Boys wear 1 blazer, 2 dress shirts, 2 polo shirts, 1 Bermuda short, 1 dress pants, 1 V-neck sweater, 1 parka, 1 athletic shirt, 1 athletic short and 1 tie (crest on blazer differs from the shown image).

Food Options
Meals are prepared daily by kitchen staff using locally sourced, organic, preservative-free produce from Lanciano and the surrounding region; Lanciano produce reaches the table in about 24 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served during the week, with dinners at Allegria dining hall on most weeknights and meals in the Student Lounge on Fridays and Saturdays, where the student council designs an a la carte menu. Quartieri Dinners involve student houses planning themed menus; vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Sunday lunch is brunch at 11:00 a.m. and international cuisines such as Thai, Japanese or Indian are not available in Lanciano; there are two local Chinese restaurants.

House System
CCI uses a student house system with separate boys' and girls' residences. The different houses (Quartieri) plan themed meals and host dining events, and student proctors help coordinate residence life and social activities. Residence dons provide 24-hour supervision and uphold safety, study and cleanliness standards.

Governance and Ownership
The school is located in Lanciano, Abruzzo, and operates under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education. It has held Ontario credit-granting authority since its founding in 1995.
Fees

Annual tuition at Canadian College Italy ranges from EUR 45,900 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non‑refundable application fee of €70 is required with the application.

Tuition fees (boarding students) — full academic year and per term

- Annual registration fee (paid upon acceptance): €5,000. This registration fee is payable each year to hold the student's place and is considered part of the tuition.

- Full academic year (boarding, all included as described below):
- First semester payment due March 25: €20,450.
- Second semester payment due October 25: €20,450.
- Total full‑year charge (registration fee + two semester payments): €45,900.

- One‑semester option (boarding):
- Annual registration fee due upon acceptance: €5,000.
- Single semester charge (first or second semester): €20,500.
- Total one‑semester charge (registration fee + one semester): €25,500.

Tuition by school year / year group

- The published boarding tuition is presented as the single standard boarding rate above (the same full‑year and semester amounts apply). No separate grade‑ or year‑group tuition breakdown for boarding students is published in the standard fee schedule. Local (day) student tuition is handled separately and local families are encouraged to request the published day‑student rates.

What the tuition covers and what it does not cover

- Fees included with the boarding tuition: full academic programming to meet the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, residence accommodation with 24/7 supervision, meals prepared on site, all school trips (including overnight excursions), school‑organized extracurriculars, group airport transfers (scheduled windows), school accident insurance, weekly towel/linen laundry service, all required textbooks and course materials, a yearbook, and digital graduation photos.

- Fees not included (additional costs to budget for): airfare to/from Italy; school uniforms (ordered separately); personal school and art supplies; the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) fees; health and travel insurance (families must arrange privately); athletics or clubs not organized by the school; private extracurricular lessons or tutoring arranged externally; personal courier/shipping; university/post‑secondary application fees; student visa fees and government processing costs.

Boarding fees

- There is no separate published boarding fee; residence accommodation and related boarding services are included within the published boarding tuition amounts above.

Other one‑time and recurring charges

- School uniform: mandatory uniform kits are purchased separately through the school supplier. Estimated cost for the recommended minimum kit is approximately €495 for girls and about €455 for boys (final cost depends on quantity and items selected).

- Other possible charges (budget items to expect): personal supplies, optional trips or activities not covered by school programming, university application fees, medical expenses not covered by the school accident insurance, and travel/visa costs.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule for full academic year: Annual registration fee due upon acceptance; first semester payment due March 25; second semester payment due October 25. For one‑semester enrollments the registration fee is due upon acceptance and the semester payment is due on the listed semester due date.

- For returning students the annual registration fee is due on March 25 together with the first tuition payment for the year.

- Withdrawal and refund terms: Notice of withdrawal must be received before May 1 for Semester 1 and before October 31 for Semester 2 to obtain a registration and tuition fee refund. If a student withdraws after the applicable due dates, or during the semester, or is expelled, the full fees for that semester are chargeable except in cases of illness (exceptions are stated in the fee policy).

Refund information (summary)

- Refunds of registration and tuition are available only if notice of withdrawal is received prior to the published semester deadlines (before May 1 for Semester 1; before October 31 for Semester 2). Withdrawals after those dates normally result in full semester charges; illness is noted as a possible exception.

Fee payment options and practical details

- All fees are payable to the North American Admissions Office. The school advises that students bring a credit card for unforeseen expenses such as medical visits, emergencies and incidentals. The school's online payment and ordering systems handle credit card information with customary security measures. Specific payment channels (for example, which bank/wire instructions or whether tuition may be paid by credit card, cheque or bank transfer) are handled through the North American Admissions Office and the school's payment procedures.

Summary of published limits to this fee information

- The published fee schedule provides the standard boarding tuition (full year and one‑semester options), registration fee, withdrawal deadlines and the main excluded costs. Grade‑specific boarding rates are not published; day‑student tuition details are published separately for local families on request. The school's financial guide and admissions office provide the full terms and any additional miscellaneous charges.
Academics

Canadian College Italy teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The school delivers an Ontario Ministry of Education–supervised high school curriculum. All courses are taught in English (except for Italian language) by Ontario-trained teachers, with subjects including Mathematics, Classical Civilization, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Social Sciences, English, Italian/French, Art and Drama. The school offers Grades 9–12, and students may enroll for a single semester or up to four academic years (two semesters per year). Eighty percent of teaching staff come from Ontario, and the overall teacher-to-student ratio is 1:12. CCI has had credit-granting authority from the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1995 and is inspected by Ontario.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:12

Higher Education Progression
CCI graduates have received offers from universities in Canada, the United States, and Europe, including McGill University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Imperial College London, Oxford University, Bocconi University, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and John Cabot University, among others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered at CCI. Students design their own program and set goals across four areas: service, physical recreation, skills, and an adventurous journey. Participants become more confident and resilient and develop communication, problem solving and leadership skills, with health and wellbeing and educational attainment noted as areas of impact.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All courses are taught in English (Italian language is offered as a subject). Entering students are encouraged to take introductory Italian to facilitate town life.

Mental Wellbeing
Participation in The Duke of Edinburgh Award supports mental wellbeing by building confidence, resilience and leadership. It also develops communication and problem solving skills, with positive effects on wellbeing observed as part of the program's outcomes.

Safeguarding
Residence Dons provide 24‑hour supervision in both residence and campus settings, enforcing safety, study and cleanliness. Dons act as mentors in a home‑like environment and oversee a silent study period during scheduled hours; curfew rules require students to return to residence by specific times on weekdays and weekends.
Parent Experience

History
Canadian College Italy is a university-preparatory, co-educational boarding high school located in Lanciano, Abruzzo. It has been operating in Italy since 1995. CCI debuted among Europe's private schools as the first Canadian private high school in Italy to offer an independent program. The school operates under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education and prepares students for entrance into universities in the USA, the UK, Canada and Europe. It has received Ontario credit-granting authority since its founding in 1995.

Community
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered with CCI as an official provider. Remembrance Day ceremonies are observed, including events at the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery in Ortona. CCI students participate in field trips and experiences, including Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi, and day trips to Rome, as well as rope-course adventures at Majella. Charity initiatives are part of student life, such as bake sales organized by the Charity Committee.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located in Lanciano's historic center. The School building is a 14th‑century palazzo on Via Cavour near the main piazza Plebiscito. It features a central atrium that provides natural light and serves as a focal point for classrooms. The building houses classrooms, study spaces, an Art room, a Science lab and a library/study room. Breakfast is served in the main kitchen/common area on weekdays. Girls reside in Cuore residence on the grounds of a former convent, while boys live in Allegria, a centuries‑old inn, and Palazzo de Giorgio, a pink‑facade landmark with Art Nouveau styling.

Sports Facilities
The school has a fully equipped gym and a Crossfit centre in town with aerial yoga, a sauna, a weight room and a variety of classes at discounted rates. Local gym and school facilities provide basketball and volleyball courts as well as soccer and rugby fields for student use, with ball hockey also popular. There is a scuba program offering international certification after a year of dives in the local pool and nearby beaches, with a final exam conducted on Ischia. The Abruzzo region offers hiking in national parks and winter skiing within a short bus ride to Roccaraso and Passo Lanciano, where equipment rental is recommended.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes an Art room, a Science lab and a library/study room. An Atrium provides natural light and serves as a central area for classrooms. There are additional classrooms and various study spaces designed to support learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Athletics & Clubs program uses a House System with four houses: Borgo, Lanciano Vecchia, Sacca and Civitanova. Athletic clubs utilize local gym and school facilities for basketball, volleyball, soccer and rugby, and ball hockey is popular. Non‑athletic clubs include cooking, photography, ecology, guitar, knitting, Italian conversational skills, film club, board games and creative writing. Students are encouraged to start their own clubs and after‑school activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a university-preparatory high school program for Grades 9–12, supervised by the Ontario Ministry of Education, delivering an academically rigorous curriculum. All courses are taught in English by Ontario-trained teachers, with Italian language taught by a native Italian teacher, and the curriculum includes Mathematics, Classical Civilization, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Social Sciences, English, Italian/French, Art, and Drama. Students may enroll for a single semester or up to four academic years, and the teacher–student ratio is 1:12. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is earned, and the program has credit-granting authority from the Ontario Ministry of Education since its founding in 1995.

Arts & Creative
The school teaches Art and Drama as part of the core high school program. The campus includes an Art room and a library/study room to support creative work.

Cultural & Language
Entering students are encouraged to take introductory Italian, and Italian language is taught at CCI. The school emphasizes immersion in Italian culture through daily life and regular school trips.

Social & Hobbies
Boarding life includes after-school activities and in-room evening study. Athletics and clubs are part of the co-curricular program.

Community & Service
Community service is part of boarding life. The school observes Remembrance Day with a ceremony at the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery in Ortona.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported through Student Governance and opportunities for University Placements and University Offers, with graduates attending universities worldwide. Eighty percent of teaching staff are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, and graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, with the program receiving Ontario credit-granting authority since 1995.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes mindful activities and healthy habits such as time management, physical activity, and a nutritious diet. Boarding life provides a structured routine with after-school activities and life in Lanciano, a town with access to regional historical and outdoor resources.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. An immersion in Italian culture is part of the student experience.

Immersion Programs
Immersion in Italian culture is a stated objective of the school.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The Ontario Ministry of Education provides credit-granting authority to Canadian College Italy since its founding in 1995. The school's graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and the diploma requirements parallel or exceed many North American and European jurisdictions. 100% of teachers are certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (with the only exception being the native Italian language teacher). The school is inspected annually by the Ontario Ministry of Education. ECIS membership is noted.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the CCI Online Application Form. You will need to upload a recent picture of yourself and a scan of your passport. A credit or debit card will be required to pay the non-refundable 70 euro Application Fee upon submitting the Application Form.
2. Have a Parent or Guardian complete the Confidential Parent's Report.
3.
4. Forward this online Recommendation Form to two teachers to complete.
5. Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee upon receipt, and applicants will be informed as soon as a decision is made. The school operates on rolling admissions and offers places based on academic record, teacher recommendations and the availability of space in any given year.

Scholarships
Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, outstanding talent, extra-curricular participation, good citizenship and leadership. Bursaries support students with financial need who demonstrate strong academics, good character and potential for meaningful school contributions. A third-party service provides timely, unbiased and confidential analysis of a family's financial ability to contribute towards their child's education.
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