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Our Perspective on Mennonite Collegiate Institute
First begun in 1889, MCI has an exceptionally long tradition of doing great work within the community it serves. The building doesn’t reflect the school’s age, as the current facilities all date to capital campaigns mounted in the 1960s and 1970s, and most recently with the construction of Buhler Hall in 2004. The campus is nicely set within a leafy residential neighbourhood, with ample green space and athletic facilities to complement the academic offering. The boarding program adds depth to the student experience, and further underscores the home feel of the campus, even for day students. Class sizes are small, with students well known across the grades and the programs. Families are drawn to the quality of the offering, as well as the values that come from the Mennonite tradition. A well-rounded program of co-curriculars is a draw as well, allowing for a very balanced, diverse student experience.
Video reviews
Get crucial behind-the-scenes information about Mennonite Collegiate Institute from video interviews with probing questions that we recorded live with parents, current students, and recent alumni.
Watch our alum interview with Scott Dick to learn about the unique experience of attending Mennonite Collegiate Institute.
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Written reviews
Dive deeply into the real culture of Mennonite Collegiate Institute with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.
I transferred to MCI for my Grade 11 year, after 2 years in public high school. My experience i...
As a private school with a dormitory, MCI is in a unique position to truly develop relationships with students that are genuine and authentic. The staff, from teachers to office staff to dormitory deans, took their role as car...
I was very impressed with the teachers at Mennonite Collegiate Institute. I never considered myself to be a good reader or writer, but the teachers were very good and encouraging enabling me to do much better than I could have...
MCI provides students with a well-rounded education. The strengths of this school lie in the teachers' care and love for their students. they genuinely care for you and do what they can for each student to excel. As a small sc...
The opportunities are seemingly endless at Mennonite Collegiate Institute, especially for being such a small school. Students compete with other schools in a variety of sports of their choosing as well as inter murals within t...
The student body is quite small at MCI but that is what makes it such an awesome tight-knit community. The school size allows you to get to know everyone, across the grade levels. There wasn't the typical high school stigma t...
Students that attend MCI are typically happy to be there and want to be involved in the activities of the school year. There is a real sense of community and by the end of the year, all students feel like they are a part of a ...
Students who attend MCI truly become a family. The small size of the school and dormitory program contribute to the strong sense of community. Even 10 years after graduation, I continue to connect and have strong relationships...
The school can definitely feel like an island at times. The town of Gretna only has a population of around 500 - so the school itself makes up a good percentage of that. The neighborhood is safe, but the distance from major ce...
I decided to attend MCI on the day of registration in my Grade 11 year. I just showed up on registration day with my dad, application forms in hand ready to go. I'm sure it was overwhelming for the staff to process a new stude...
We had many post-secondary options come to the school to give presentations and we were given the opportunity to connect further with them over lunch or in more in-depth information sessions. This happened with bible schools, ...
My appreciation for MCI started in 2009 when my eldest daughter arrived there halfway through h...
Staff at MCI are leaders when it comes to assessing situations and coming up with viable solutions that meet their goal of protecting the dignity of all involved. They are compassionate and fair. Excellent communication with ...
A small school without a massive budget means that teachers are there because they care. They are part of the community and in many cases have either attended MCI themselves or have attended a school very similar to MCI. Tea...
MCI has a strong academic and arts program. I love that during COVID, music did not stop. Staff and students worked together to come up with safe solutions to continue the fellowship of music. My children have also great...
With a dorm attached to the school and lots of opportunities for MCI "town" students to participate after school hours, there is no need for anyone to feel left out of extracurricular activities. I love that there are both l...
With such a small school, it is impossible to feel isolated. The teachers and other students provide a very welcoming atmosphere. For such a small school, there is a tremendous amount of school spirit. It might be becaus...
When children attend MCI, there is a very clear message from the school that the MCI community is there to ADD to the number of caring people in the child's life. Children are encouraged to go home on weekends so that the re...
Having the opportunity to create these reviews is an awesome demonstration of how parents are invited to share their own experiences. For those parents who live geographically close to the school, it is possible to be more ...
Being in a small town is a real advantage for MCI. For some students, the calm park-like atmosphere is the first time they have had to relax and just be aware of the changing of the seasons. Students are welcomed in the com...
My children came from both a public school background and homeschooling. I felt no sense of pressure from staff. Both avenues were viewed as acceptable and viable ways to gain an education. Students are invited to attend ...
So far, 2 of my children have gone on to attend university once they graduated from MCI. I felt the staff did an excellent job of encouraging my children's interests but did not over-power them as they made their first tenta...
