McDonald International Academy MIA

MIA (McDonald International Academy) was founded in 1994 and today is one of the main educational and research centers of Canada by ranking of schools in Ontario.

In the process of studying, modern technologies and the latest equipment, advanced educational and pedagogical techniques help students to become really educated, qualified future professionals. In the history of the MIA, its graduates are more than 10 thousand students representing 30 world countries and nationalities! Many graduates of the Academy continue their education in the most prestigious universities and colleges in the world, including the legendary American universities belonging to the Ivy League.

The atmosphere in the Academy is friendly and international: it studies representatives of more than 30 world countries, which gives students the opportunity to learn tolerance, mutual respect, learn to interact and communicate with representatives of any race, nationality and religion.

MIA (McDonald International Academy) closely and fruitfully cooperates with many well-known and prestigious universities in Canada and the USA. Some of them even offer special exclusive opportunities for higher education for graduates of the Academy - the following universities should be mentioned:

• University of Manitoba

Founded in 1877, located in Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada). Annually more than 30,000 students from all over the world come here (about 13% of foreign students): 100 academic programs (more than 60 bachelor's) work, and the total number of graduates has already exceeded 110 thousand people.

• University of Winnipeg

Founded in 1967, it is located in Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada). About 9,200 students study there: they are offered more than 40 academic programs and more than 800 subjects for study.

• State University of New York at New Paltz

Founded in 1828, the University is located in the city of New Paltz, New York, USA. Here students are offered more than 100 bachelor's and 50 master's programs, and the total number of entrants each year reaches 7690 people.

• University of Northern Michigan University

The University is located in Marquette, Michigan, USA and offers students more than 147 Bachelor's and 25 Master's programs. Each year more than 9,000 students from all over the world come here.

• Cambrian College

Founded in 1967, the College is located in the city of Sudbury (Ontario, Canada). Students (there are more than 11 thousand of them) are offered more than 80 educational programs, including short-term courses and evening part-time programs.

MIA partner universities offer the following preferential terms to the graduates of the Academy:

• Guaranteed admission to the selected undergraduate program upon successful completion of the MIA course
• Opportunity to apply for a Diploma in Ontario without a TOEFL or SAT
• Low Cost of Study
• The University of Winnipeg also allows graduates to obtain a work permit valid throughout the province of Manitoba.

Anna Parkhomenko

Ridley College Admission Manager

What are the most important questions when choosing a Canadian school?

Location, achievements (both academic and extracurricular), programs the school offers (AP and IB, for example). Cost, of course. Many people choose to visit the territory in advance, even before the application and enrollment, in order to understand whether it is comfortable on the campus, whether the child will feel at home here.

Students are offered a choice of two options for comfortable and safe placement during studying:

• Host family

All members of families cooperating with the Academy have been repeatedly and constantly checked by staff to ensure that students receive really good care and service. Living in the family, you can order yourself a convenient diet (breakfasts, half board, boarding only), meeting and seeing off at the airport. To clarify the available houses and the cost of living, you can contact your manager.

• General Student Residence

At the residence, the student can book a personal single room or live with a neighbor in a double room. All the bedrooms are fully furnished and equipped with necessary equipment: each has a personal study table, chest of drawers and a closet, air conditioning and heating system. The houses are cleaned weekly, bedding is provided. In general, there are cozy living rooms with TV, dining rooms, functional kitchens and bathrooms, and free access to WI-Fi. If you wish, you can order a meeting and seeing off at the airport, a convenient diet (for an additional fee).

A pledge for property in the amount of $ 1000 CAD is separately paid, as well as the option of accommodation = $ 100 CAD.

Subject list: Art, business, Career development course, healthy lifestyle, humanitarian sciences, maths, Natural science, physical education, sociology, technology

The extra-curricular leisure, recreation and entertainment program is an integral part of the MIA studying. Throughout the year, the Academy organizes a huge number of events on campus and beyond - for example:

• Visiting major baseball (Blue Jays) and basketball games (Toronto Raptors)
• Excursions to the main attractions of Toronto and Ontario
• Excursion to the whole weekend in Eastern Canada
• Trip to New York
• Festive party at the beginning of the school year
• Thanksgiving Day
• Halloween
• Christmas
• Easter holidays
• Graduation ball and graduation ceremony and much more.

Numerous groups, sections and interest clubs are constantly working - every student can find a job to taste and many like-minded people:

• Music and performing skills
• Choreography
• Gourmet Club
• The creators of the MIA Yearbook
• The Student Council
• Knitting lovers, etc.

• Excellent level of technical equipment: the equipment on the campus is constantly updated and modernized, meets the highest modern standards;
• A lively large academic community of students and teachers - no student remains without help and support, and many graduates continue to communicate for many years, helping to make useful connections and business contacts;
• The relatively low cost of education - while the educational level corresponds to the best institutions in North America, Canada and the world;
• Academic credits received in the MIA education process are recognized by all universities of Canada and the USA;
• More than 20% of students receive scholarships and grants each year;
• Wide choice of academic programs, subjects and specialties to study;
• A highly professional staff of teachers;
• A career guidance, career support and consultation program.

In the busy and developed Toronto (Canada's largest city, one of the safest and cleanest cities in the world), MIA has two large campuses - both located in the central part of the city:

• The Main Campus is in a safe and a prestigious area at the intersection of Bloor and Yang streets, almost in the neighborhood of the University of Toronto and the large Central City Library;
• The North York campus is located closer to the northern part of Toronto: here is the business center of the city and numerous venues for festivals and celebrations. Near the campus, students can find a large entertainment and shopping center, a library and a metro station.

There are options for other duration (2,3,5,6 weeks) - details can be found at your manager.

It is paid in addition:

• Registration fee
• Medical insurance
• Selection of accommodation option
• Guardianship 
• Additional extracurricular activities 
• Teaching aids, books and materials (depending on the subject)
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fees
• Personal pocket expenses
• Air tickets in both directions
• Transfer to Both sides.

After completing the course, a student can refund part of the cost of books purchased: if they return to school in good condition = 70%, if in good condition, but without a purchase receipt = 50%. If the student returns the tutorials late (for example, after a semester after completing the course on the subject), the cost of the textbook is not reimbursed.

Please note: all foreign students must pay the registration fee and the full cost of the studying at the time of applying for admission.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 200 CAD
• Medical insurance 500 CAD
• Registration fee (for accommodation) 100 CAD
• Study materials 120 CAD
• Guardianship 1500 CAD

General requirements for admission:

• Copies of the first pages of passport/foreign passport, birth certificate
• Certificate of English Proficiency
• School report card with grades for the last 2-4 years
• Completed registration form
• Letters of recommendation from teachers of foreign languages, mathematics, as well as the class teacher
• Entrance test for knowledge of mathematics, language, specialized subjects
• Interview with a representative of the school
• Diplomas, awards, personal achievements of the student
• Motivation letter
• Personal passport-size photo
• Medical certificate of general health, prescription of vaccinations.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Admission statistics are maintained annually at a high level - almost 100% of applicants enter the MIA.

About 20% of graduates of this institution receive scholarships for admission to universities.

Partner universities offer MIA students preferential terms:

• Guaranteed admission to the bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the selected courses of the school
• Opportunity to enroll with an boarding school in Ontario Diploma without taking the TOEFL or SAT
• Reduced tuition fees.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision