Maine Central Institute - Pittsfield, Maine
Academics
Founded in 1866, Main Central Institute is an independent boarding school located in the town of Pittsfield, Maine. The school is located near beautiful sea coast of Main, numerous lakes and ski areas. It is within 3.5 hours drive from the city of Boston.
According to the Headmaster Hopkins, Maine Central Institute's hallmark is its safe, caring and supportive atmosphere. Respect, appreciation and concern for one another are fostered in countless ways.
MCI's focuses on the following:
* Academic Excellence:
Highly qualified, skilled and caring teachers who are role models and mentors. A math program, for instance, which regularly produces top Advanced Placement scores.
* Character Development: Young people experience daily the lessons and examples of what it means to be a responsible citizen in both the MCI and global communities.
* Leadership:
From the moment they arrive on campus, students are motivated to take positive risks and to hone the skills they’ll need to lead others in their future endeavors.
* Opportunity: The chance to become lifelong friends with individuals from around the world. To try a new sport, club, musical instrument. The school has something for everyone, whether you arrive a beginner or expert.
The school is proud of its competitive athletics program and its ballet program lead by Andrei Bossov.
Athletics
Athletic offerings include:
Competitive basketball program
Soccer
Field Hockey
Wrestling
Track
Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Golf
Cheering
Riflery
Baseball
Arts
Arts courses offered at the school include:
Art and Design Fundamentals
Studio
Advanced Placement Design
3D Design
Photography
Ballet
Drama
Stage/TV Make Up
Music
Video Production/Broadcasting
Unique Programs or Strengths of School
Bossov Ballet Theater
Bossov Ballet Theatre is MCI's resident ballet company. An independent corporation with its own National Board of Directors, the theatre is both a performing company and an international ballet school.
Leading the Bossov Ballet Theatre is its artistic director, Andrei Bossov. In St. Petersburg, Russia, Andrei was principal dancer, choreographer, and director of the Kirov Ballet Company. He taught ballet at Vaganova Academy, the finest ballet school in the world.
MCI dancers perform to sold-out audiences in a variety of Maine locations throughout the year. Ballet enthusiasts from California, Florida, Alaska, and the shores of the Mediterranean have come to Maine to see the Bossov dancers perform.
The Bossov troupe includes dancers of many ages and levels of experience. While MCI dancers receive full academic credit for ballet training during the academic day, they may also train after school with professional dancers who come to Bossov to appear in guest roles. The experience of performing on stage with large casts of older and younger dancers is an invaluable opportunity for aspiring dancers.
WMCI - Educational Access Television Station
WMCI Local television station is maintained by high school students and is supervised by Video Broadcasting Instructor at the MCI. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Students are offered year-long classes in Video Production and Broadcasting.
Costs
Please be aware that the costs provided below are designed to provide approximate comparisons. For a precise reckoning of costs, contact an education advisor.
Tuition: 35,500
English Language Study
Many Consortium Schools allow students to improve their English abilities while they are studying. The precise nature of the ESL programs tend to vary from school to school; please contact an advisor for a specific description.
ESL Program: Yes
Cost of ESL Program: 2,500
Visualizing the School
Website: Main Central Institute
