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Mennonite Collegiate Institute

Canada, Gretna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$6,700 - 19,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1889
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Mennonite Collegiate Institute is an independent Anabaptist Christian high school for grades 9-12 in Gretna, Manitoba. The school follows provincially accredited Canadian curriculum and offers a dormitory program on campus. Established in 1889, MCI is the longest-serving Mennonite school in Canada and a member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools, the Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools, and Accredited Christian Schools International. Classrooms and a library support academics, while on-campus housing provides two-bed dorm rooms with 24-hour supervision by deans. Buhler Hall is a 460-seat performing arts venue that anchors a robust Fine Arts program, including choir, Worship Band, Concert Band, dance, visual arts, and Theatre Tech; private voice, violin, and piano lessons are offered, and annual musical productions are staged in Buhler Hall. The school emphasizes developing God-given gifts within an Anabaptist setting and aims to shape character, academics, and community through its dormitory program.

466 Mary Street (Box 250), Gretna, MB R0G 0V0, Canada

The Essentials

Mennonite Collegiate Institute has instruction in English.

Location
466 Mary Street, Gretna, MB, Canada (Box 250, Gretna, MB R0G 0V0).

Stages
Grade 9–12; provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school.

Type
Independent, Anabaptist Christian high school; dormitory program.

Pupil Nationality Mix
MCI students come from around the world and from many different walks of life.

Country affiliation
Canada.

Religious affiliation
Anabaptist Christian.

School day structure
Daily chapel is held; Day in the Life includes classes, lunch, chapel, choir, evening sports and a night in the dormitory.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Dormitory living is provided for students. Dorm rooms have two beds and a desk area, with a full bathroom shared between two rooms. Deans supervise the dorm and provide mentoring with 24-hour supervision to ensure student safety and well-being.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required during school hours; after school, clothing should be clean, neat and modest.

Food Options
Lunch is provided on school days. The dormitory kitchen is available for recreational cooking and baking and is not a replacement for school-provided meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members appointed by supporting churches and other MCI supporters. It is a provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school and a member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools, Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools, and Accredited Christian Schools International.
Fees

Annual tuition at Mennonite Collegiate Institute ranges from CAD 6,700 to CAD 19,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non-refundable application/deposit of CAD 50 is required with the application. Payment methods accepted for this deposit include cash, cheque payable to MCI, credit card, or e-transfer to accounting@mciblues.net.

Tuition and boarding (annual amounts)

- Day-student tuition (per year): CAD 6,700.
- Boarding (room & board) (per year): CAD 12,500.
- Out-of-province / international students (tuition + room & board, per year): CAD 19,000. This total includes an out-of-province/international surcharge of CAD 6,500 for students not covered by provincial education grants.
- The school operates on a semester basis for enrolment (options for Semester 1 only, Semester 2 only, or both semesters), and the published annual figures above are stated as yearly amounts.

Flexible tuition and family discounts

- The school offers a Flexible Tuition program: tuition rates can be set on a per-family basis after submission of a financial profile. This means individual family tuition rates may differ from the headline amounts.
- Family discount for multiple children: for each additional child from the same family the reductions are: Tuition reduced by CAD 750; Room & Board reduced by CAD 500; Transportation reduced by CAD 40.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A CAD 50 non-refundable deposit is collected with the application. Accepted payment methods for school fees and deposits include cash, cheque, credit card, and e-transfer to the school accounting email.
- In the event of withdrawal or dismissal, fees owing are calculated to the end of the month in which the withdrawal or dismissal occurs, plus tuition (and room & board, where applicable) for one additional month. International fees are non-refundable.
- The school uses flexible-tuition arrangements; families are required to submit a financial profile to have a specific rate set. Contact with the admissions/finance office is used to arrange and confirm billing and payment schedules.

Boarding details and fees

- Dormitory (boarding) is available. Dorm rooms are generally double-occupancy with shared bathroom facilities; dorm life includes deans and 24-hour supervision. The annual boarding charge listed above (CAD 12,500) applies to students living in dorms.

Other costs and routine fees

- Out-of-province/international surcharge: CAD 6,500 when applicable; included in the CAD 19,000 international total above.
- Chromebook: each student is provided with a Chromebook when beginning at the school (technology provision noted in materials). Additional technology-user charges or optional course/activity costs may apply in some years.
- Transportation: a school van route is available; transportation is treated as a charge item (family discount notes a CAD 40 reduction for additional children).
- Incidental fees that commonly apply at similar schools — for example activity or extracurricular fees, special program charges, and field-trip costs — are possible; families should expect separate charges for optional activities and some co-curricular items. The school's materials reference a broader set of school fees and optional charges administered in addition to basic tuition/room-and-board.

Uniforms and supplies

- The school materials do not list a mandatory uniform fee; students are provided a Chromebook and the school describes a casual dress environment. Families should budget for personal supplies, course materials, and activity-specific equipment as required by particular programs.

Refund information

- The CAD 50 application/deposit is non-refundable. International fees are explicitly non-refundable. On withdrawal or dismissal, fees owing are calculated to the end of that month plus an additional month's tuition (and room & board if applicable).

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheque payable to the school, credit card, and e-transfer to accounting@mciblues.net. Flexible tuition arrangements and payment schedules are handled through the admissions/finance office.

Note on current status and availability of 2026/27 scheduling

- The school announced a pause/closure process in mid-2025; operations for the following school year were paused. The numeric fee figures provided above reflect the most recent published annual amounts available (annual/day/boarding/international) and the school's stated flexible-tuition and refund/payment terms. Where an exact per-term or per-grade fee table was not published, the school's materials describe annual amounts, semester enrolment options, and the flexible tuition approach described above.

Summary of what could not be located in published materials

- A grade-by-grade fee table (separate charges for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) and a published per-term invoice schedule with fixed instalment amounts were not available in the school materials reviewed. The school publishes annual headline amounts, uses a flexible-tuition process, and provides family discounts as noted above.
Academics

Mennonite Collegiate Institute teaches Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school for grades 9-12; emphasizes a strong academic program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school educates students in an Anabaptist Christian context and seeks to develop God-given potential across physical, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Christ is at the center of everything we do. We are committed to developing Christ-like character in all aspects of life. Calibre cultivates excellence in all aspects of life, so students can reach their God-given potential. A Christ-centered community is rooted in meaningful relationships to support students' social and emotional development. The mission also aims to develop an appreciation of Mennonite heritage.

Mental Wellbeing
Staff are available to support students as a listening ear and guides for growth. If the way seems hard or the load heavy, students are encouraged to talk with a staff member or with peers. Daily chapels, worship opportunities, and Discipleship activities foster spiritual and emotional well-being. The school emphasizes supportive relationships and faith formation as part of student life.

Safeguarding
MCI seeks to nurture a community of trust and the safety and security of all members, spaces, and property. The Code of Conduct outlines expectations for respectful behavior and discipline, with processes involving staff, deans, parents, and, if necessary, the board. Disciplinary decisions are made with care for individuals and the broader community to restore healthy relationships. Safety measures address issues such as secure entry to spaces, dormitory safety, and consequences for violations, including potential suspension or expulsion.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 1889, MCI is the longest-serving of about thirty Mennonite schools in Canada. It is a provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school (grades 9–12) and a member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools, Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools, and Accredited Christian Schools International. MCI emphasizes a dormitory program and aims to develop students' God-given gifts within an Anabaptist Christian setting. The school's history persists as staff and facilities evolve while maintaining its core mission.

Community
MCI fosters a Christ-centered community rooted in meaningful relationships. Daily chapel unites students and staff, and a Christian Life Retreat begins each year for faith formation. Dormitory life is supervised by deans who mentor students and provide 24-hour supervision in a home-like setting. The arts program includes a school-wide choir, chamber choir, band, theatre, and an annual musical production performed in Buhler Hall, with students from around the world contributing to a diverse, global community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has Buhler Hall, a 460-seat, state-of-the-art performing arts venue on campus. The Fine Arts program includes the school-wide choir, dance, visual arts, concert band, Worship Band, and Theatre Tech, with rehearsal spaces in the dormitory for private lessons in voice, violin, and piano. Classrooms and a library support academic life, with the library open on school days from 8:00 a.m. and borrowing rules allowing up to three books at a time. The dormitory provides on-campus housing with two-bed rooms that include desks and shared bathrooms, under 24-hour supervision by deans. The Alumni Lounge is a key campus space alongside Buhler Hall for events and gatherings.

Sports Facilities
The school has a gymnasium on campus that supports physical education and athletics.

Academic Facilities
The school has classrooms on campus for academics. The library supports study and research; it is open each school day at 8:00 a.m., with borrowing limits (up to three books) and in-library use rules. Rehearsal spaces in the dormitory support on-campus music lessons, complementing academic life on campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has a robust performing arts program including choir, Worship Band, Concert Band, and Theatre Tech, with an annual musical theatre production staged in Buhler Hall; private music lessons are offered on campus in voice, violin, and piano. The Concert Choir and Concert Band perform at school events and local festivals, and Resonate is MCI's senior vocal jazz ensemble. Musicals such as Anne of Green Gables and The Pirates of Penzance have been produced on Buhler Hall in recent years.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MCI was established in 1889 in Gretna, Manitoba, and is the longest-serving Mennonite school among about thirty in Canada. It is a provincially accredited independent Anabaptist Christian high school for grades 9-12. The school emphasizes a strong academic program, and has athletic and fine arts programs along with a thriving dormitory program.

Arts & Creative
The school has fine arts programs as part of its offerings. Athletics are also emphasized alongside these arts programs.

Community & Service
MCI fosters a Christ-centered community rooted in meaningful relationships.

Leadership & Professional
Our purpose is to educate young people in an Anabaptist Christian context, developing their God-given potential across physical, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social and spiritual well-being, and to foster appreciation of Mennonite heritage.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The focus is on developing physical, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English Language Arts is offered at MCI. French is offered as a course; Jennifer Klippenstein teaches Bible, French, and ELA. Manitoba provincial curriculum requirements apply to MCI's courses, as noted in the Viewbook.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the Grade 9-12 application form. It collects student information, citizenship, and school year, and initiates the admissions process. 2. Submit the application package with a non-refundable deposit of 50 CAD to secure a place. The deposit can be paid by cash, check to MCI, credit card, or e-transfer to accounting@mciblues.net. 3. Include the official transcript showing the highest academic level attained to date. 4. Provide two references: a classroom or guidance teacher and a personal reference (non-family if possible). 5. Submit the medical form; attach any medical information requested. 6. For students arriving from outside Canada, ensure a valid passport and a student visa are in place. 7. Indicate accommodation needs (dormitory) and transportation if required; a separate dorm application is provided after admission, and van transport is available if needed. 8. You will be contacted by the MCI Admissions Team within two weeks of receiving the entire application package.

Scholarships
Flexible Tuition is a school-driven program that sets a tuition rate based on a family's financial resources. No student pays more than 60% of the total cost of an MCI education; the rate is a range aligned with the family's resources. To apply, fill out the Flexible Tuition Application and submit to admissions@mciblues.net or mail to MCI Box 250 Gretna, MB R0G 0V0; a meeting to discuss the approved rate will be scheduled after the application is received; admission decisions are made separately from Flexible Tuition determinations. The application form asks for family resources (Parent Contribution, Friends/Family Contribution, Church Contribution, Other) and supporting documents such as a copy of the most recent tax summary. This is an annual process.
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