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A Tradition of Excellence

The Maine Central Institute community consists of a multicultural student body from several dozen nations, U.S. states, and New England towns. Apply today to become a part of our growing and thriving community.
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Join Our Global Community

The Maine Central Institute community consists of a multicultural student body from several dozen nations, U.S. states, and New England towns. Apply today to become a part of our growing and thriving community.
Academics
A Comprehensive Curriculum

The MCI curriculum is designed for each individual student to find their own path to success. Our academic programs and schedule allow students to access the best courses and offerings for their own unique journey.
Student Life
Our Diverse Student Population

At MCI, we emphasize respect, honesty, safety, and responsibility. These values are evident throughout our campus, where the locals are comfortable interacting with people from different backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.
Athletics
Our Championship-Winning Athletics

Our 20 athletic teams provide opportunities for students to participate in several sports teams which have won state and conference championships as well as recognition for sportsmanship, team spirit, and personal excellence.
Arts and BBT
A Pre-Professional Ballet School

Bossov Ballet Theatre at MCI is both a performing company and an international pre-professional ballet school. Performing on stage with large casts of older and younger dancers is an invaluable opportunity for aspiring dancers.
Alumni
Our Dedicated MCI Family
MCI alumni become lifelong friends and allies long after their time at MCI has come to an end. Friendship between MCI alums is one of the essential building blocks of our institution and will enforce bonds that will last a lifetime.
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Visual Arts

student shaping cup on pottery wheel

MCI's Art Department believes that anyone can understand and apply basic visual art techniques and concepts to create images, express themselves, and analyze their own artwork as well as the work of others. Students may also prepare an art portfolio for college or freelance work opportunities.

The benefits from studying the Visual Arts are profound as students learn to:

Expand their general knowledge base
Develop problem-solving skills
Learn to manipulate two-dimensional and three-dimensional space
Create beauty and express thoughts and feelings
Analyze art in an intelligent manner

Matthew George

Art Teacher

mgeorge@mci-school.org

Studying art both shapes and reveals culture. It builds a sense of community within a culture, and enables diverse cultures to understand and appreciate each other. And certainly not to be overlooked, the Visual Arts can be relaxing, therapeutic and fun. The program extends beyond the classroom with Art Club visits to museums in New England and abroad. Students compete regionally and nationally, and student art is displayed school-wide and at various art shows each year on campus and in the community.