MCA Academy

About the school

This Portland school emphasizes smaller classes and attention to individual learning needs. Its wider school program includes team sports, track and a drone club. Short-term students join regular classes, with schedules shaped by their interests, available places and course prerequisites. Families can also enquire about host-family accommodation to experience everyday American life alongside the classroom visit.

Highlights

• Smaller classes and individual attention
• Sports and interest clubs
• Short-term schedules reviewed around interests

Accommodation notes

Host-family accommodation can be discussed; matching and costs require confirmation.

School application requirements

• Prepare academic records, immunization records and recommendations under the school’s international process; confirm which apply to a short stay.
• The application process includes an interview; guardianship, agency or local coordination must be arranged.
• A guardian, agent or local coordinator is required; arrangements are confirmed through the application.

Documents typically needed

• Usually prepare a valid passport or applicable identity document.
• If applicable, prepare a valid U.S. visa or other entry and stay documents, according to the student’s status and proposed school arrangement.
• Immunization records and any health documents required by the school.
• Recent school reports or a learning summary; grade-specific documents are confirmed during application.