MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE (MCI) – A PREMIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL IN MAINE, USA

School Type: Co-educational, Private Boarding and Day School
Founded: 1866
Location: Pittsfield, Maine – approximately a 3-hour drive from Boston

Maine Central Institute (MCI) is a historic and highly respected college-preparatory boarding school in the Northeastern United States. With more than 150 years of academic excellence, MCI provides students with a balanced and supportive environment where they can thrive in academics, arts, athletics, and leadership.

Why Choose MCI?

✅ Rigorous and Flexible Academic Program

• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses include:
  Studio Art, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, English Literature, U.S. History, U.S. Government & Politics, and Statistics
• Foreign Languages Offered: Chinese, French, Spanish
• English as a Second Language (ESL): Available from beginner to advanced levels, tailored for international students

✅ Exceptional Campus & Facilities

• Campus size: 23 hectares
• 14 buildings including academic halls, residence halls, dining areas, libraries, art studios, and athletic facilities
• Over 190 computers with 24/7 internet access
• Library with more than 12,000 books
• State-of-the-art performing arts and athletic facilities

✅ Arts & Athletics that Inspire Growth

• Fine & Performing Arts: Ballet (Bossov Ballet Theatre), orchestra, jazz band, ceramics, 3D design, photography, puppetry, theater, a cappella, musical theater
• Comprehensive athletics program with over 20 sports across all seasons:
  • Fall: Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Golf
  • Winter: Basketball, Wrestling, Indoor Track & Field
  • Spring: Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field

✅ Holistic Student Life & Leadership Opportunities

Clubs and extracurriculars include: Book Club, Multicultural Club, Chess, Rocketry, Robotics, Cooking, Creative Writing, Model UN, Math Team, Fashion & Sewing, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Student Ambassadors, and more.

Outstanding College Placement Record

• 98% college acceptance rate
• MCI graduates have been accepted into prestigious universities such as:
  Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Cornell, NYU, Georgetown, Northeastern, Boston University, American University, SCAD, RIT, UC system, University of Washington, Penn State, University of Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, and more

Tuition & Fees (2025–2026)

All international students are required to purchase school insurance and attend orientation.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

MCI offers merit-based scholarships for academics, leadership, and the arts. Additionally, need-based financial aid is available for qualified international students. Applicants must submit complete documentation, including academic records and a personal statement, to be considered.

Admission Requirements

• Academic transcripts (past 2–3 years)
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal essay or statement of purpose
• English language proficiency test (if applicable)
• Virtual interview

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