MIIE academies for high school students are designed upon request from educational institutions and offer tailored learning opportunities to prepare students to take responsibility of their learning at the post-secondary level. MIIE will work with your institution to customize a schedule that meets your educational goals as well as your students' needs. *Individual students should refer to McGill Summer Academy for applicable information.
Student Academies are offered either on McGill University campus or at the location of your choice. Certain key information is required from a requesting institution in order to build a MIIE Student Academy:
- Target number and ages of participating students
- Requested location and duration (1 or 2 weeks)
- Preferred workshop topics or disciplinary themes
- Preferred cultural activity selection
miie.education [at] mcgill.ca (Contact us) with your institution's formal request for a MIIE Student Academy or for more information about our schedule options.
Popular Workshop Topics
- Lifelong Learning
- Leadership Foundations
- Mindfulness & Self-Regulation
- University Study Skills
- Public Speaking
- Canada: History, Geography, and Post-Secondary Education Systems
Distinguished Disciplinary Themes
- Education
- Sciences (i.e., chemistry, physics, biochemistry)
- Medicine (i.e., physiology, pharmacology)
- Engineering (i.e., computer programming)
- Business
- Law
Sample Cultural Activities in Montreal
- McGill University campus tour
- Old Montreal guided walking tour
- Mount Royal Scenic outing
- Saint Lawrence River boat tour
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts exhibit guided tour
- Montreal Planetarium screening
Programme Cost (on-campus at McGill University)
MIIE will determine a per-student cost based on the specific information provided in your institution's formal request for a MIIE Student Academy.
The following is included in the final registration fee:
- Accommodation
- Catering service for all meals
- Workshop materials
- Cultural activity entry fees
- Parchment
- On-site transportation
The registration fee excludes:
- Airfare
- Visa costs
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Payment to accompanying chaperones
