Maine Central Institute

Founded in 1866, Maine Central Institute (MCI) retains much of its original spirit and philosophy. The institute pledges to provide a rigorous, comprehensive educational program to a multicultural student body with a wide range of abilities and interests. In a safe and caring atmosphere, students acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning.

MCI and the town of Pittsfield emulate what life in Maine should be. The state has a long history and tradition of welcoming friends and visitors. Students feel safe and accepted by this community of 4,500 people. In this welcoming environment, day students and residential students both have found a unique way of coming together. This welcoming, accepting and friendly attitude is what the state of Maine is known for!

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Academic and Sport Facilities

MCI’s picturesque, tree-lined campus consists of four classroom buildings, including the new Math and Science Center, a 23,00 square foot state-of –the-art building that provides fourteen instructional spaces, two computer classrooms, a chemistry lab and a botany area. More than 210 computers are available for student use campus-wide. The library houses over 8,000 books and has a computerized card catalogue and Infotrac as well as Internet access. A music building and two gymnasiums are also on campus.

MCI’s sports facilities include two gymnasiums with modern basketball courts and weightlifting equipment, football, soccer, hockey and baseball fields, a track, a rifle range and tennis courts. Nearby ski facilities are used for skiing competitions.

Dormitories and School Residences

MCI currently has three residence halls, two for boys and one for girls. Rooms are Internet and cable ready. Phones are available in each residence hall for student use. Personal cell phones may also be used. Students may have small refrigerators, TVs, stereos, irons and personal computers in their rooms. The residential hall lounges are common areas for all boarding students and their guests to enjoy. Laundry facilities are located in each dorm’s lower level.

Student Population

Boys and Girls

Grades

Boarding and Day 9-12

Number of students in the school

503 students (68 international)

Teacher/Student ratio

1:12

Colleges and universities attended by MCI students

• Boston College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Colgate University, Cornell University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Hofstra University, Maine Maritime Academy, Marquette University, Miami University, Michigan State, Providence, Purdue University, Tufts University, U.S. Naval Academy, Wellesley College and the Universities of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

Tuition Fees

Boarding: approx. $33,500

Starting dates

• Fall Semester: Beginning of September
• Spring Semester: Beginning of January

Other services offered

• Airport transfer and greeting
• Orientation Service upon arrival
• Assistance in acquiring books and material
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Academic progress reports
• Social progress reports

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What extracurricular activities do you offer (sports, excursions etc?

• Sports: Baseball, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, cheering, field hockey, football, golf, rifle team, skiing, softball, boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, boys’ tennis, girls’ tennis, boys’ track, girls’ track, and wrestling.
• Clubs & Activities: Art Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, bowling, chess club, civil rights team, daja club, diversity club, drama, economics club, fencing team, future problems solvers, game club, key club, intramurals, magic club, Masardis, math team, music (band/chorus/jazz groups), National Honor Society, outing club, peer leadership group, prize speaking, residential life council, science club, student council, student wellness group and yearbook staff.
• Weekend Activities: A schedule of weekend activities is available to boarding students. Regular activities include trips to the movie theatre, local malls, and area restaurants. Bossov Ballet Theatre is MCI's resident ballet company. 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.

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airports

• Bangor International Airport 40 minutes
• Portland International Airport 1.5 hours