The ASEP-Total Care Education System® has its roots in the experiences of Columbia’s founder, Clement Chan, who was once an international student himself. Through experiencing first-hand the challenges of living and studying away from home, Clement recognized that international students have unique needs that must be addressed if they’re to get the most from their international education. He founded Columbia International College to deliver on the promise of providing the kind of Total Care® to students that will help them succeed in their high school and university studies and become happy, productive adults with meaningful careers.